Many saltwater anglers fish leaders using legacy tapering concepts originally conceived to overcome fresh water fly casting problems associated with trout, salmon and other traditional branches of the sport. These…
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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.
Seeing Ghosts – the Art and Science of Spotting Fish on the Flats
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…
Gangstas
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…
A Portrait of the Angler as a Young Man
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…
Flats Fishing – Beyond the Basics
(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…
A Fair and Decent Return (an investment story)
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…
Tide Basics
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…
The Shore Game – Pursuing Albacore on Foot
(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…
Florida Bonefish
Anyone who’s pursued bonefish in the Florida Keys long enough has great stories to tell of these extraordinary fish, famous for their size and the extreme challenge they present. All…
The Bendback
A Miracle Pattern for Fresh and Salt Water Fly-rodders have scads of choice when selecting flies – there are literally thousands of fly patterns for both fresh and…