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I began outdoor writing and photography about 20 years ago and have strived to contribute, in some small way, to the ancient sport of fly fishing. To date, I’ve authored two books on saltwater fly fishing and I’m presently working on two new titles. I have also contributed a host of topically diverse short- and full-feature articles and freelance photography to several leading outdoor publications, including Fly Fisherman, American Angler, Sport Fishing, Fly Fishing & Tying Journal, On The Water, and more. I also provide saltwater fly fishing instruction, seminars, and demonstrations.

Cinder Worms

Posted on April 12, 2025April 27, 2025 by admin

NOTE: This article previously appeared in issue no. 58 of tail Fly Fishing Magazine          In contrast to most opportunities saltwater anglers anticipate each season, cinder worm events remain somewhat cloaked…

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Understanding Wide Arbor Fly Reels

Posted on March 18, 2025April 20, 2025 by admin

The ability to understand a question from all sides meant one was totally unfit for action. Fanatical enthusiasm was the mark of the real man. – Thucydides on the Athenian…

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Simple Leaders for Salt Water

Posted on January 5, 2025April 10, 2025 by admin

Many saltwater anglers fish leaders that are based on legacy tapering concepts originally conceived to overcome fresh water fly casting problems associated with trout, salmon and other traditional branches of…

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Seeing Ghosts – the Art and Science of Spotting Fish on the Flats

Posted on October 1, 2024April 2, 2025 by admin

Whether you’re a bluewater afficionado, a Northeast surfman, or a hardcore flats junkie, the ability to consistently find fish is unquestionably your most important fishing skill. For flats anglers who…

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Gangstas

Posted on September 23, 2024March 25, 2025 by admin

After decades of fascination with tarpon I finally headed to the Florida Keys in 1996 to take a swing at them. Captain Michael Bednar, a top guide there at that…

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A Portrait of the Angler as a Young Man

Posted on January 4, 2024February 26, 2025 by admin

I’ve chatted with a lot of folks about fishing over the last three decades. This became part of life when I began writing about the sport and making appearances at…

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Flats Fishing – Beyond the Basics

Posted on June 9, 2022June 24, 2022 by admin

(This article previously appeared in American Angler magazine in 2012) 1 – Know your quarry and observe its behavior closely Flats fishing is arguably the toughest saltwater fly fishing there…

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A Fair and Decent Return (an investment story)

Posted on March 3, 2022September 24, 2022 by admin

I have fished for a long time. As with many of us, it began with outings with my dad and brother – pumpkinseeds were what we were after. This drill…

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Tide Basics

Posted on January 1, 2022June 29, 2024 by admin

Understanding Tides and the Factors That Influence Them Will Make You a Sharp Saltwater Angler and Unquestionably Improve Your Success Tides are the pulse of the sea. Their infinite cycle…

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The Shore Game – Pursuing Albacore on Foot

Posted on September 9, 2021June 8, 2024 by admin

(This article previously appeared in the August/September 2019 issue of Fly Fisherman) The false albacore run is one of the most annually anticipated events along the Atlantic seaboard from Cape…

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Read my topically-diverse stories ranging from fly tying, to game fish behavior, to conservation issues, to travel logs that highlight recent adventures near or far . . . any fly fishing-related subject may appear. These articles will run 1000 words or less and a fresh story will be posted about every three months. Please check in periodically - I hope you'll like my stuff . . .

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