Recently I've been exploring some nearby water with our inflatable SeaEagle boat.  The boat is ideal for freshwater fishing but I haven't used it much in the ocean.  As I expected, the relatively high profile makes it a bit awkward in windy conditions and it doesn't track as well as a hard kayak, especially in … Continue reading Thanksgiving →

People who fish for bonefish or permit (or carp!) are familiar with the term "tailing."  The word refers to the sight of a fish tail emerging from the water when the fish is tilting downwards to feed in a shallow area.  Spotting tailing fish is one of the most exciting moments when fishing on the … Continue reading Exotic Species →

Winter in Hawaii brings gentle seas to the south shores of our islands.  Two weeks ago brought a foreshadowing of those calm conditions and, with a little cooperation from the tides, I was able to get out for some sunset papio fishing.  Sunset fishing at a new spot always makes me a bit cautious because … Continue reading Winter is Coming →

Way back in March Tara and I spent two weeks in Korea. We spent time in Seoul, visited the DMZ and took a short trip to Jeju Island. Besides hiking the famous Mount Hallasan we also booked a morning fishing trip. I wasn't sure what to expect because everything had been arranged through the Hotel's … Continue reading A Sea Apple a Day… →

Our trip to the Big Island of Hawai'i, while short, was packed with fun. As I had expected, much of the coastline was rocky. Unfortunately, much of it was a little too rocky and fairly inaccessible for fishing.I did fish in a few sheltered harbours, including Hilo Bay, where I hooked a hungry lizard fish … Continue reading Pele’s Bounty →

I've been fishing for bonefish with my new reel. As with fly fishing, there are two basic techniques: sight-fishing and blind-casting. I've tried sight-fishing but my lures are too light to cast well. My birthday is at the end of this month and I have my fingers crossed for some bonefish jigs that are a … Continue reading The Big Island →

I didn't post last month. I didn't catch any fish, either, though I did go fishing, once. The lack of activity is due partly to general busyness, but also to a nagging rotator cuff injury. Even though I hurt myself on dry land, the whole affair has made me re-examine my fishing style. Shoulder injuries … Continue reading Pennsive Angling →

Big treasures, small pools The smell of sunscreen and squidAn island morning Bristling red and goldPerched precisely; poised for attackToo late, it's a hook!   Salty and crunchyWaving up at the surfaceThe algae beckons A tug on the lineIt's a tiny Christmas Wrasse!A gift all year roundShiny and patientHiding deep upon the reefWaiting for high tideBurrowing … Continue reading Tide Pool Treasures →

There is a long list of strange and unpleasant interactions one can have with animals. Most people can relate to being stung by a bee and many of us who were curious children share the experience of snake or lizard bites.Over the years I been attacked by a sheep, stung by an urchin, charged by … Continue reading The Checklist →