Granny and I head home tomorrow so we started the day visiting dad at the nursing home. He was extremely disoriented and I’m not sure he knew we were there. It was tough way to see him for the last time. I couldn’t wait to get to the camp and head out in the canoe … Read more
We haven’t had a lot of nice weather this trip, but yesterday we had some and it was the most important day of the trip to have good weather. It wasn’t for fishing. It was mom’s surprise 75th birthday. We had a fantastic time and mom was shocked. Today, Memorial Day, it was back to … Read more
My brother Greg doesn’t give two dangs about fly fishing but he likes to hang out. The weather was cool but dry and reasonably calm at 6 AM so he headed out in the canoe with me. He did the same a number of years ago and we had an epic morning. Best of … Read more
Granny and I had no interest in having kids but we like borrowing. For years I’ve been taking my nieces fishing. They’ve made annual appearances on the blog and it’s been cool watching them grow up. This year the oldest, Sammy, is 15 and soon to become 16. My brother arrived at camp here in … Read more
My dad has suffered with Parkinson’s for over 15 years. This horrible disease worsens with time and the medicines that help with the symptoms have side effects beyond belief. They can make you tired, depressed, confused and the list goes on. It’s been a bummer for him, my mom and the family for years. … Read more
I heard the first bird chirp and sat up in my sleeping bag on the camps porch and looked out across the lake and Wolfeboro Bay. The sight was stunning with amazing pink skies and absolutely no wind. It was a mere 4:10 AM but things were perfect to start fishing. Unfortunately, last night I … Read more
Granny and I have another lake near Wolfeboro, NH we like to fish that has some pretty dang nice largemouth bass. We must load the canoe in my dad’s old pick up to fish here. Unfortunately, the truck won’t start without being jumped. I jumped it at mom’s house then the deal was that when … Read more
I sleep out on the porch at the cottage and have since I was a kid. There’s some great sounds such as the loons at night and the song birds in the wee hours of the morning. At 2 AM this morning however the sound was of rain. We had heavy rain and … Read more
When I promised the blog was about to spice up after my last speaking gig of the winter season back in late March, I was serious. Since April 5th I’ve been home a mere seven days and traveling and fishing the rest. After Baja Granny and I spent two days home then I traveled cross … Read more
The last day of Baja 2017 (unless I return in Dec) was a full one but a bust. The wind cranked in our face all day from the beach and we saw one roosterfish and no jacks. Granny will have to come back for her first roosterfish. In general, major fish were slim pickings. We … Read more
Gary Bulla Baja trips start early. Granny and I are visiting Gary while he has a group of 12 clients. He bases out of Baja Joes Hotel and his staff had coffee and breakfast on the table at 6 AM. After breakfast Granny and I drove with Gary and his group to meet up … Read more
I have some great friends that either live in Baja or spend much time in Baja. Granny and I are trying to keep things interesting and not fish the same area twice. I dropped a random email to my friend Gary Bulla who is often in Baja hosting fishing clients, hoping he was around with … Read more