We are back in Hawaii and I have dug out one of my favorite books: Hawaii's Fishes.The yellow tabs sticking out the side mark many of the different species of fish that Tara and I have caught over the years. Two of our good friends from Nashville came to visit recently and we took them … Continue reading Big Braddah Po’o-Pa’a
Category: Fish Species
California-ed
The family of one of my many aunts has a long-standing tradition of visiting Lake Almanor each summer. Located in Northern California, it's about a nine hour drive from Eugene. My parents had joined them the year before and had so much fun they decided to return. Naturally, we decided to go along. The daily schedule … Continue reading California-ed
You Give Love a Bad Name
Our good friends in Hawaii just got married. Tara was the maid of honor and I agreed to play photographer. Needless to say we were pretty busy but I managed to fit in a few days of fishing between wedding related activities.I met up with my friend Kirk early one morning and we waded out … Continue reading You Give Love a Bad Name
Men Who Fish With Goats
Upon arriving in Miami I was greeted with two pieces of unfortunate information: First, the weather was windy and rainy. Saltwater flats fishing was possible, but very likely it would be miserable and unproductive. Second, Florida had recently experienced a cold snap that resulted in a massive fish kill. My guide, Cordell Baum said he … Continue reading Men Who Fish With Goats
Fueled by Fish
After Hurricane Ike closed down refineries in Texas a week or so ago, there was some disruption in the supply lines bringing gasoline to Nashville. Those attracted by the drama of a shortage began lining up at gas stations. This DID cause a shortage because people who didn't really need gas, or people who would … Continue reading Fueled by Fish
Caney Tuesday
I visited the Caney Fork on Tuesday. There were fewer fish than on my first visit, but what was lacked for in numbers was made up for in size. The weather is definitely changing. After the remnants of Hurricane Ike moved through this past weekend, the air has failed to warm back up to summer … Continue reading Caney Tuesday
leader shy
Finally some action! I have been so close to successful the last few times I've gone carping - the fish would show interest by approaching my flies, but then at the last second, with no regard for my feelings, they would just pass up my offering. Thinking it might be leader shyness, I decided to … Continue reading leader shy
Drumming up some Action
I have been going back to the spot I mentioned in my last post. No carp landed yet, but I've seen dozens of big ones and had quite a few takes. I did catch a small drum on the fly though - a nice change of pace from bluegills.This is only the second drum I … Continue reading Drumming up some Action
Revenge of the Me
Still being bitter about losing two good sized trout in Oregon some weeks ago, I decided to get my revenge on the Caney Fork - some of middle Tennessee's premier trout water. This was my first trip to the Caney and it took me no time at all to appreciate it's beauty - high forested … Continue reading Revenge of the Me
Mirror Image
The day before I flew to Oregon for my friends wedding I went carping in my usual spot. I located a feeding carp in about two feet of water. It was moving directly away from me and I was having trouble putting my fly in it's path without lining it so I started to creep … Continue reading Mirror Image
The Fishing Dojo 