The past few weeks have been a mix of fishing on foot, from a boat or from the SUP boards. I've had a bit of success with each, but nothing has happened that has compelled me to write about it, until this week. . Ed picked me up early to fish the falling tide, but … Continue reading All Nighters
Category: fly fishing
Classic Ed
I fished back to back days this past weekend, and it was epic. . Part I: Intro Saturday I fished with Captains Makani Christensen (Fly Fishing Hawaii) and Chris Wright (Aloha Fly Fishing). The next day we were joined by Sean, owner of Nervous Water, thee fly shop in Honolulu. And out on the flat, … Continue reading Classic Ed
Alone Together
A lot of fishing naturally necessitates "social distancing", and fly fishing even more so, what with the flinging of sharpened metal hooks to and fro. This weekend, I found myself fishing the same flat at the same time as Makani and, alone together, we enjoyed a sunny morning within shouting distance of one another. Capt. … Continue reading Alone Together
The Hitchhiker
One morning I caught a ride on Makani's boat. He was taking a client out, but was kind enough to drop me off on the flat to look for bonefish. On the ride I noticed a baby gecko struggling in a small puddle on the deck, so I reached down and scooped it up. . … Continue reading The Hitchhiker
Another May
Looking back I realized that I started this blog eleven years ago this month. . During that time, many of my favorite blogs have disappeared. Their authors have gotten busy or moved on to more current social media platforms, but about once a month I still sit down and post something. I don't use "hashtags" … Continue reading Another May
Pilgrimage
I have gone papio fishing a few times this Summer, but mostly I have been fly fishing. It's not that I prefer fly fishing, rather it is that I have an ulterior motive. This July will be our annual pilgrimage to the Columbia Gorge. I am hoping for some excellent carp fishing, but to … Continue reading Pilgrimage
O.P.B.’s
If Ed Tamai is Oahu's most venerable bonefish guide, then Makani Christensen is the Island's most energetic and ambitious. Both men are dedicated professionals and I can tell that spending time on the water with them has started to push my fly fishing game to the next level. The other week Ed, myself, and … Continue reading O.P.B.’s
A Fisherman’s Apology
The hardest part about fishing alone is taking photographs. Fishing for carp on the lakes of Middle Tennessee I had a pretty good system. I mounted my camera on a GorillaPod (a small, plastic tripod with flexible legs). I affixed the tripod to the front of the inflatable boat or, if I was on foot, simply … Continue reading A Fisherman’s Apology
Carps and Yurts
We spent July in Oregon. I got my trout fishing fix for the year and was also able to sneak away to the Columbia Gorge for a few days of carp fishing. The weather has been hot and dry all year in the Pacific Northwest, resulting in low water levels. In the slow backwaters of … Continue reading Carps and Yurts
Spring Break Part 1: Out of my Jurisdiction
This month, Tara and I enjoyed a little Spring-break trip to visit some friends back in Nashville. Taking advantage of the unreasonably warm weather I dragged our gracious hosts out to some of my old fishing haunts.I was hoping to get a shot at some carp but they proved scarce. Luckily, Justin found a sweet … Continue reading Spring Break Part 1: Out of my Jurisdiction
The Fishing Dojo 