I recently completed an order of ten LARGE saltwater streamer patterns for a customer to use for marlin and giant trevally fly fishing. These new-to-me BEAST Fleyes are not quick to tie and challenged my fly tying abilities. It’s the first fly I’ve ever tied in hand during my 55 year fly tying journey. I…
Over the years, I’ve watched my wife Karen find her place in fly fishing — not just as an angler, but as a mentor and leader. One of the most meaningful ways she’s given back is through her work with Casting for Recovery (CfR), where she helps women find healing, confidence, and joy through fly…
It’s late October and I found myself sitting along the river a few days ago and reflected how grateful I was to fish the river as much as I do. Many of the fall leaves are fading or being blown away from the wind. And the atmospheric river will be here in a couple of…
I’ve taken on a new fly tying project to tie flies for a customer who plans to use them for catching giant trevally and marlin. He dropped off a BEAST Fleye (created by Bob Popovics) tied only with bucktail and a few long hackles attached. I thought you might enjoy my journey tying a BEAST…
The 2025 Casting for Recovery online auction will be held November 6 thru 16 and I’ve been busy tying flies which will be included in the auction. Proceeds benefit Casting for Recovery (CfR) and the Southern Oregon CfR retreat my wife leads. I tied 84 flies to fill this Fishe fly box. Here is a…
I shared this fly about a month ago and decided to create a video tying a CDC Little Olive Stone. The fly imitates the size 16 and 18 stoneflies we’ve seen on the streamside vegetation and flitting on the water. You might mistake them for Caddis, because they fly in a similar manner, but capture…
This happens every year to me, but October sneeks up so fast and I’m not ready for it! Besides Green Drakes this time of year, the month of October is synonomis with October Caddis and I’m seeing more of them flitting around the river. Are you ready for October Caddis on your favorite river? I’ve…
It feels good when I get to the river. It has a beauty I never get tired of. It’s the reason I live where I do. I try to capture the moment, whether as the sun begins to shine on the river, closeup images of insects, or the beautiful fish that swim in it. I…
What should we do on a warm summer evening? How about head to the river with popcorn and a beer to see if any fish are rising? We’d taken a few days off because of the forest fire around Sisters. Lots of homes were evacuated and the fire was stopped about 2 miles from town….
Here are a few more images from the water – Madison River edition from our recent trip.
