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
Category: fly fishing
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
