The Gator in Islamorada

I love Islamorada. Its a great place to be able to take the family and still be in shouting distance while hooking a tarpon or bonefish. My favorite place is Alligator Reef. The folks at Cristal Clear Rentals have things in check from the time you ge tthere to the time you leave. Something about South Florida Heat in July makes me tingle...Marinate!!

Always Thinking Outside the Box!

$7,950,000

But I am sure they are willing to work with you...

500 acres...

7200 square feet...

4 Bedrooms 3 1/2 bath...

Livingston, Montana

Breakfast with a view...Seems like a lot of money though for trout fishing....Marinate!

SAVE BRISTOL BAY!!!

So you are looking for that cheap trip to ALASKA for a fishing adventure? Some new gear? Check this out. Lodges, guides and everyone associated are doing an EBAY bid auction to help raise money to save Bristol Bay..

SAA eBay Auctions:
All listings will run for 10 days on eBay
All Opening Bids will be set at under 70% of retail

Man there are some great deals in here!

Illegal MEXICO!!!

So we asked the guys working on his house if we could fish backyard...Si senor!

After 3 hours, some insane "cuda" fishing, and $100 in Yozuri lures a really nice american explains that we are actually fishing a protected fish reserve. I replied "Oh we where done anyway"..DOH!

BEULAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Bluewater Series by Beulah

While at Spey-O-Rama is San Fransisco a couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to to cast the new rods from Beulah. One in particular that really impressed me was the 7/8 Bluewater Series. The construction was first class and yes they do have a lifetime warranty. What do you expect though? If you have ever met any of the people within their organization you realize they do things differently than most others. If you don't know about them you should learn about them. Plus they got a brother working for them that throws some serious line with a Spey Rod..MARINATE!

Service is something...

So you ever want to go to a fly shop away from your home waters and get the honest truth about where and what to fish? Usually you are only given directions on a napkin, sold a bunch of flies that you already have but "these are particular to this area and rivers", get lost from bad directions and arrive at your location only to find the other 5 guys you saw at the shop fishing with frustration. Well last week the boys in Redding showed us true professionalism. With all the options available in Redding they not only gave us detailed printed directions with maps, but told us exactly what we needed to fish, was open when we needed them to be, and actually put us onto fish. I was surely impressed by the work they did for us. Not only that but it was the largest selection of flies I had ever seen in one shop ever!! I got 2 catalogs to study in the little office...Marinate

If you don't know $99 and actually worth it!

So after spending 6 days fishing this with my 10' 5 weight while doing some deep nymphing I must say that I was thoroughly impressed! It floats like baby oil and every cast feels as if it wants to jump entirely off your line only to tip toe on the waters surface. Oh yeah there is a Steelhead taper coming. Word is that all the SA lines will soon have the Sharkskin technology. This stuff makes you look good just ny putting it on the spool. Marinate!

Nino gets 3 years...The Carter will be free!!

THE RETURN OF D-RAY!!

The "Alaskan Slab Snatcha" D-Ray has returned with his typical Alaskan Sickness after vanishing for a stint.Those that know of "D" knows that he only catches monsters...At least that's all that we see anyway...."D" you stay "in the cut" ...Marinate

The complete works of Washington Irving..

Washington Irving (1783-1859) was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and the first to enjoy international acclaim. He is also author of one of my favorite stories "The Black Fisherman" If you have never read this storie it is imperative that you take a peek....You may also know him from such tales as Sleepy Hollow and Hiawatha... Funny who gets a movie and who doesn't....Marinate...

He's a Bush..What do you expect!

So word on the the street is that this fish was illegally handled based on this image. Of course, after being questioned all the questions were answered. They always are when you deal with a Bush....Don't they?????

XSTREAM!!!

So my boy Sak of XstreamAnglers and The Flyfishing Syndicate has just put the finishing touches on their new Website and boy is it sick! Full of pictures and videos Sak and the team are surely taking thing s to another level! Believe me when I say that the content you see only scratches the surface of what he has in the vault over there! Sweet Beans..Marinate

the Wallowa River has been kickin them out!

So my boy Ian has been killing them "In the cut" of eastern Oregon. Check out one of many beautiful Hatchery Steelhead he got this year. Ian and I have fished together for a long time and he now lives on some of the sweetest "In the Cut" water you can imagine. Hatchery Brats look even better on the grill..Marinate!

M.I.A.

I was MIA for a week on the Mountain to Sea Expedition. Here is a taste with more to come. We fished from Redding, California to San Fransisco HARD!!! We floated, We hiked, We drove, We rowed! You know sometimes to achieve the trip is more important than the trip itself...Marinate

#8...

#8 has been released and this edition's mixtape may be #2 on my alltime favorites.TIF Mixtapes..Is DJ Clue next? they should be selling these instead of T-shirts! Marinate...

M_I_YE-YO!!

So a couple of weeks ago my boy DQ tells me he is going to be in "The city of dem Birds". I instantly have visions of breakfast on the beach and wading Biscayne Bay with my rod in my hand. Oh the good ol' days! Anyway I knew he was going to do some slaying and of course he does. A typical day in South Florida. FYI...Snook taste good with some Potato Salad and a cold beverage....Marinate...

Can it be that it was all so simple??

Back then it was pure, expressive, emotional, and dynamic! I feel these rythms with every toss of my line.What beats in your heart???? Now infuse your mind and soul while you Marinate!

DQ "In the Cut!'

Fly Fishing Slang of the Day

DQ pictured here with a couple of big bones caught in the cut!

In the Cut

"In the cut" - A hidden body of water or section of water that you ain't trying to tell anyone about. Even if they know, you still don't want them to talk to you about it, think about it and most importantly, dream about it. They might think of fishing it without you or worst you go to fish it and find them there!!

AKA- Location "X" but that is played out and says " Follow me I got a secret spot!"

Usage - " I was killin them today in the cut !"

When asked "Where were you fishing today" Simply reply "Ohh..Off in the cut!!" and walk away..

Marinate...

Going out West?? Be sure to check WFF

Quite possibly the largest regional web forum in the nation, Washington Flyfishing is one of the tightest out there! The best thing is that they stay out of your pocket! With almost 10,000 registered users from around the world, it really is a great place to see what's going down. You'll be surprised at who you may run into in there...Marinate

The Doctor is in the house!!!

Dr. Anthony Overton, an old friend of mine; is the assistant professor of Fisheries Ecology at East Carolina University. Along with being an accomplished angler, husband, and father I know he takes pride in representing us in the lab. Having history with Dr. Overton, I am proud to say, I knew him back when. Let's strategize and chase those dreams! The examples are being set and the roads are being paved...Marinate!

Yeah we workin the water....

Coming up on the mighty Choptank River I saw many a man of color on the water pullin pots. They get their hustle like everybody else. One thing about the water, it is not color specific...Marinate!

Santa's Sled never went through 4 inches of water at full tilt!!

The shallowest bottoms have no chance!! I have always dreamed of using an Alumaweld Super Vee River sled back east to play around in some of those shallow water back bays and those areas where a low tide cuts you off from productive water. In the meanwhile I am satisfied with the idea that I don't need to row when on the tiller! Marinate!!

Holla at your boy Bonefish Bradley!!

Certified South Andros "BoneFish Bradley" has been getting it done for a long time. he was actually in the first group of guides certified b the Federation of Fly Fisherman in the Bahamas and has the paperwork to prove it. You know you better be good to be nicknamed "BONEFISH" in the Andros...Marinate

They always catch the biggest or the most so you better be prepared!

Take a kid fishing..Hell take your kids fishing!! Marinate

LARRY LOVE!!!!

For years he has done it only one way BIG!!!!!! You got to respect Larry Dahlberg for the simple fact that he has gone from a 3 minute segment on ESPN to having his own show on Versus and all he ever does is catch the BIGGEST fish that you probably have never heard of in a jungle you probably will never go!!! I wonder if he had to fill out an application for that job? Chase your dreams people no matter how the world sees it!! Marinate...

The world could be changed on the front of a shallow water skiff much easier than in the oval office!

Ballah by nature! If only he threw some line!
Can't have it all...Now Vote!

The Silver King!

What are you waiting for? You need to do it just to mark it off..plus we all need a little humbling every once and a while! The King wears the crown for a reason...Marinate!!

Bernard Bevans at your service......

Bernard is another brotha doing it down in the Bahamas for Orvis. His site is very tight and his expertise on the water is well known.



LISTEN TO YOUR GUIDE!!! He might just know more than you do about the situation at hand...MArinate

Dat boyz got talent!

From the guys who bought you Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and The Drake Magazine..." Drift "

Drift!!!

A Confluence Films

Fall 2008...I am very interested in how this collection turns out...They may have something..

I can't wait to see a feature length fly fishing film on an IMAX screen...in 3D...with that aroma technology that makes you smell whats on the screne...That's where we are headed..Marinate..

Get your float on...

Just floating down the river like a Cadillac on I-95

The Wood Watercraft

We where captains of ships even before the Civil War??

I found this really cool article which details the a bit of history on African American at Seas during the Revolutionary War. realize that we had more rights, value and opportunity on the water than on land...Marinate!

It's the diggy diggy DOCK yall!!

James "Docky" Smith has been doing his thing in the Bahamas for over 15 years. Certified, skilled and successful he is yet another on the long list of Dem Bahama Boyz that are getting it done. Marinate!

An essential of the sickness...

So you got the favorite grip and grin from your favorite trip on your dream trip. Send it to Marc Crapo and here is what he will do. THAT's RIGHT!! Custom Detailed Handcrafted Fly Wallets like you have never seem before from any photo. The craftsmanship is unquestionable and you know you will never see another one like it again. He also does Luggage tags, flask, Hats...Hell if it can be made from leather Marc can do something with it for you. His list of famous clients is growing extremely fast for these family heirlooms so I would suggest getting one before you have to honestly pay what this type of craftsmanship is worth...Now Marinate