The Carp King has returned.....

Back for anothe run.. The Carp King has returned with another toad! You know how you get a fishing nickname like "BackYard" By catching many fish in many people's ..Marinate!

The Place where fishing goes down for the east coast...

Brandon White and team have put together a great site in Tidal Fish. I had a chance to meet Brandon when we ran into each other at the Salisbury Fly Shop on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Not only is Brandon reppin the crib but his new line of gear really keeps the sticky humidity of the Mid-Atlantic Coast from sticking to you. Lateral Line's gear is cutting edge with more to come. Hey Brandon I need a short to keep the Mosquito's off! I was killed down at Raccoon Point in Somerset County chasing Croakers! Marinate!

In honor of Dee's Uncle

Today I was down at Bissell Park in Radford and met Dee and his cousin. Dee's uncle had just passed and the two of them had spent time with him throughout his life chasing big Smallies with him when on the New River. So today they decided, in memory and honor of him, they would go where he most likely would want to be, On the New River with them chasing Smallies.
It's so easy sometimes to forget that this passion we have has been very instrumental in the lessons of life and the tribal knowledge that is passed is only surpassed by the quality of time we spend together. Watching these two have a lights out day really reminded me that it's really not about the fishing but about the memories and the people we become between the tugs. Today is today live it like there is no tommorrow. Flavor to the bone...Marinate in honor of..

Shoot we missed the high tide!

So we planned to fish one of my favorite saltwater spots on the eastern shore of Maryland, unfortunately we where just a little late on the high tide. So though we didn't have a great shot at catching monster Atlantic Croakers, Seatrout and Stripers my boys failed to allow a low tide stop them. Its amazing to watch my boys throw line. Watching them study for a tug really brings the core of this passion to the surface..Marinate.

Black Outdoorsman Magazine

After several years of working together CK West, the editor in Chief of Black Outdoorsman Magazine, and myself finally hook up while I was visiting the east coast. CK had just finished a Tuna Trip off the coast of Ocean City and I was on my way to Raccoon Point in Somerset County, Maryland. So we decided to meet in between. BOM is an online magazine working the "Black Granola Movement". Check out the online edition now cause word is print is on the way...Marinate..

This is fly is back "One mo gin"

The Silver Salmon are coming!

Got this pic from DQ from opening Salmon season on the Puget Sound in Seattle. Soon these pages will be covered with "The Bling" of Silver Salmon returning to the area..Marinate

AEG's Latest H2O notes!

H2O Notes


Some pretty sick unreleased projects. Check it out... You boys are certainly getting better... Marinate!!

I know it isn't fishing but I am proud of him and it's my blog!

My main man 50 Grand K. " The Pit" Reed has done it! This is his second big match in the world of MMA or the mix martial arts world..

You try finding the time to train for a match with 4 kids, a wife, and life at 30+

Maybe you can. But are you on Youtube?

Maybe you are. But you will never be "The Pit"

No steak Sauce needed..Marinate!

DQ Strikes Again....The Methow never looks so sweet!!

So I am sitting at the dinner table with my wife last night and I get a message on my blackberry from DQ. Yes DQ is at it again. The Methow River got a visit fro DQ and the infamous Ryan Smith. Needless to say, with the brown skinned Leprechaun in the boat the slaying commenced and didn't stop until the sun set on the day. What a ridiculous summer DQ...Marinate

Ryan Smith is one of the best guides in the Seattle area on the fly and a good friend. One of the finest in the Emerald Water Anglers group. We need to fish together more Ryan!

"Keep Cool" Playa at the "Keep Cool Ranch"

Any ranch called the "Keep Cool" has got to be for the ballah in you. 2200 deeded acres, 3.5 miles of world class fishery of Keep Cool Creek and 5 other creeks and streams flowing through the property, a price of 9.8 should just be brushed of your shoulder...

Me Too!!

Another big killa from the lil pond that could! They are really getting after it these days. Should I really show them how to throw a fly rod? Marinate!

My newest hole....

By the time you read this I will be out stalking my latest honey hole. SCULPINS RULE!! too bad I can't tie that damn pattern! Its time to call Ron from the shop!

My Guideline Rod Review...

So I must tell you how impressed I am with the Guideline Lecie. This rod is a straight BOOM STICK! I have the 4 piece 10 foot 7 weight Fast Action coupled with SA Sharkskin in the Steelhead Taper and boy is it a cannon!! If you get a chance to check one of these out I certainly would....

Need to throw big flies, small flies, and indicators 70+ feet then this is a rod to consider..Marinate!

BlackOutdoorsman Magazine Drops another issue

The new issue has been released with great articles on South Beach, Atlanta Metro outdoors activities and other great articles. Check them out...

Reel Armor

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My Teacher of Spey...

Somedays...

You know the routine. You complete it everyday. The world is a daily task. You keep a smile on your face, a positive attitude in your mind and take care of your responsibilities but that's what everyone does right? They have no compassion and actually resent you for having a passion and may plot against you if they know your plans. But some days and sometimes it just has to happen. You must put on the Supersuit, break the trend before you get trained and head to "that" place to reset your mind. Remember, strategize, and execute for a moment of Marination!!

Meanwhile on the West Coast.....

Mean while on the West coast DQ was slaying the Smallies on a Sweet Seattle Local Lake! Like a preacher on an alter, he has been religiously preaching these fish to the power of Holy Lips! must be cause that is what they are taking from the service for sure.

Marinte!

Still on the East!! Slaying them on the New River

I finally had some time POST-Delivery to go out and put my best foot forward on the New River. Needless to say I got into a SMALLMOUTH zone! For about 2 hours I stayed TACO'd ! I am really starting to appreciate the complexities of this system!!