2015 was a truly great season. I met a lot of fun people, caught some awesome fish, and went to some beautiful places. I even caught some of it on film. Check out my 2015 season recap. And hope to see you on the water soon!
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Southern Maine Schoolies and Cape Cod 40″ Striped Bass
The past two weekends have seen some good striper fishing, with schoolies in southern Maine and truly big 40″ striped bass off Cape cod.
Read More >>Cheek Schoolie Tourney 2016: Photos & Recap
The Cheeky schoolie tourney is an annual must do for me and my partner. It’s always great to see friends, and to make new ones. So long as there are schoolies, and so long as the tournament keeps its sense of humor, we’ll be back.
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Lessons from a River
This is a story of stories. It is about one night on a river. It is a story about listening, about healing and about nature. This story is the reason I am here, now, talking to you.
Read More >>Finn Utility Streamer Wallet
Finn Utiliy’s Steamer Suitcase? Built by hand in Vermont, 100% Texas tough, and something your grandfather would love.
Read More >>Video: Saltwater Fly Fishing: Massachusetts Bait Balls Summer 2015
On one of my trips this summer, my friend Jared and I ran into huge bait balls — truly, some of the largest I’ve ever seen. Here’s some video from the day, over which we caught stripers, Albies, and blues. It was an awesome day!
Read More >>Video: Gaspé Atlantic Salmon Summer 2015
It was beautiful, it was relaxing, and it was exciting: we caught three fish over 30 lbs, two personal records, and a number of other salmon as well. Here’s the video from our trip.
Read More >>Downeast Salmon Federation Stocking Photos
I’ve written before about how compelling I find the work of the Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF) — truly inspiring work. To have a sustainable stock of wild Atlantic salmon returning to the US within my lifetime is a dream I’ve had since I was a kid — and it’s a dream I know many share.
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