I managed to beat the jetlag the first two days here in South Africa. That’s because we’ve been so busy. But when Daniel Factor knocked on my door at Nooitgedacht Lodge at 4:05 AM this morning my body rebelled. I didn’t know where I was and dang sure didn’t want to wake up. But then … Read more
Though a few days ago the forecast predicted some unnerving thunderstorms it appears the weather will be good for us all week here in the Dullstrom area of South Africa. Its good for us but bad for the region. This area is in severe drought and would welcome any rain they can get. Today we … Read more
“Trout fishing in South Africa?”, that was the surprised response I got the last few weeks when I told friends that’s what I was up to over Thanksgiving. But it’s true and after the grueling 36 hours of travel to get here, I’m near Dullstrom, South Africa, the trout fishing capital of Africa. More … Read more
It wasn’t long ago; around mid-September I remember, that despite being prime fishing season in Idaho, I was working too much and not fishing enough. Many were concerned but I said don’t worry. I knew that from late September until mid-December an epic fishathon was coming. Well I wasn’t joking. Today, with last week’s … Read more
A reminder while I’m behind on blogs because of fishing the flats of Belize at Turneffe Flats Lodge! Every shopper struggles to come up with gifts for the angler that has everything. Purchasers end up buying something anglers already have or don’t want. Luckily, my products, starting with my famous fish coffee mugs, have been … Read more
I’ve said it too many times on this blog over the years, “Sometimes you just need to laugh”. That quote pertains often to dreadful weather. It doesn’t matter what trip you’re on or how far from home or how much the trip costs. Weather is weather and there’s nothing you can do about it. “Monsoon … Read more
After yesterday we’re used to torrential rain so the drizzle this morning wasn’t bad. The weather sort of faked us out like it would be ok today. That’s because the wind was howling straight from the west and at Turneffe Flats Lodge your protected. But when we left the lodge with our new guide, Erwin, … Read more
We had three days of great sunny weather here at Turneffe Flats Lodge in Belize. Now the blue skies are gone. Last night I could feel the barometric pressure drop and hear the increase in wind. This morning we awoke to full on downpour, a cold front and a 27 mph wind from the northwest. … Read more
It was another nice morning here at Turneffe Flats. There were some clouds in the horizon but nothing to fear. After a big breakfast Granny and I headed to the dock where we met our new guide, Kimbrel. Kimbrel likes the tarpon and off we went to his haunts. Last time Granny was in … Read more
Granny and I awoke to another gorgeous sunrise here at Turneffe Flats Lodge in Belize. At 5:30 AM we were sipping coffee on our deck overlooking the lodge flat. In my younger years I’d have been on the flat fishing but I’m more relaxed these days – saving energy to execute later in the day. … Read more
It was exciting to wake up at 5 this morning and look out my room and see ocean. And familiar ocean. I’m at Turneffe Flats Lodge in Belize with Granny. I visited here numerous times between 1989 and 2005. The only reason it’s been so long since I was here at the legendary saltwater fly … Read more
It was a hectic week for me. My blog writing laptop went caput in Louisiana two weeks ago so on Saturday Granny and I went to Idaho Falls and not only did I get a new laptop, but I threw away my flip phone and got an I phone 10. It has been brutal learning … Read more