We spent Christmas on Caye Caulker in Belize, visiting a friend from the Peace Corps. I spent Christmas Eve fishing, and a bit of Christmas morning. While I was ultimately successful in catching a few fish, I will say right at the start that I do not recommend Caye Caulker as a DIY fly fishing … Continue reading Belize Navidad
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Feeding Friendsy
After a slow winter of fishing, many people assured me that things would get better around Easter. One day I arrived home after school and, from our balcony on the hill, I spotted a bunch of birds working bait along the beach. The next day they were at it again, and the next. I took … Continue reading Feeding Friendsy
Off My Rocker
Self portrait with rainbow runner Several days a week before school my alarm would go off in the dark and I would sleepily descend the dangerously steep hill into the village, make my way along the beach at Corner Bay and then, with the aid of a headlamp, clamber through the jungle to a rocky … Continue reading Off My Rocker
Two New Friends
Shoreline Fishing in The Caribbean Most of the fishing opportunities around our Peace Corps post are from shore and best suited to spin-fishing with lures. Some of the fishing has been productive, some not so much. I am still learning what to expect when I go fishing, and trying to develop a method that maximizes … Continue reading Two New Friends
Feels Like Summer
Big O'io There are some places on the flats where big fish regularly feed, but they are crazy-difficult to catch. When I see these fish I go directly into stealth mode, with lots of crouching low to the water and slow-motion steps. Most of the time, no matter how stealthy I am, the fish turn … Continue reading Feels Like Summer
All-In
I remember reading somewhere that human beings are more likely to return to something over and over if the outcome is uncertain. We quickly lose interest in the sure thing, perhaps because it's a sure thing. I don't remember where I read that, but I believe the point was that we are psychologically hard-wired to … Continue reading All-In
Pow Pow!
Ed picked me up early and we marveled at the clear sky and calm conditions on the ride to the boat ramp. The weather was ideal. "Why can't every day be like this" we kept asking each other. The marina parking lot was mostly empty and we rigged up the fly rods and launched the … Continue reading Pow Pow!
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
The Omilu’s Strike Zone
In the course of some internet research I found a link to Hawaii's Mike Sakamoto Presents 101 Fishing Tips on Google Books. The relevant section was "The Omilu's Strike Zone" and I clicked on it excitedly. Mike Sakamoto was one of the most recognizable faces in Hawaii for his long-running television show, Fishing Tales. He also wrote several … Continue reading The Omilu’s Strike Zone
The Fishing Dojo 