Where the spirit leads the feet will follow.
Down distant paths for unmapped miles.
Heads forget but hearts remember:
The art of living knows no bounds.

"The best journeys answer questions that in the beginning you didn't even think to ask." - Jeff Johnson, 180 Degrees South

"The best way out is always through" - Robert Frost

If you play Free Bird at 11:55:05PM on New Years Eve, you'll go into the new year blasting the best guitar solo of all time

Friday, September 29, 2023

New Tying Bench

New fly tying bench set-up.

More to come...



Monday, September 25, 2023

Black Marabou UV Leech

Black Marabou UV Leech (wet) - Size 6



Sunday, September 17, 2023

Klamath River Steelhead Fly

A long time ago, while fly fishing the Klamath River in Northern California, an old timer fisherman gave me a raggedy tied steelhead fly he called the "Chappie". I didn't know anything about it at the time, and don't even remember if I fished it, but I think I still have it kicking around with a bunch of old steelhead flies.  

This afternoon I was tying up a small selection of flies for (hopefully) a trip up there in the coming weeks. I thought about the old fisherman and the Chappie so quickly wrapped one up with a slight variation.

My version of "Outdoor" Franklin's Chappie, size 6.
 

 
 

Saturday, September 16, 2023

2023 Annular Solar Eclipse

October 14, 2023 — Great American Eclipse (Annular Solar Eclipse)

 

Monday, September 11, 2023

Not So Homeless Homeless

I had a great time recently living out of my truck for about a week in the Eastern Sierra (California). Climbing, hiking, fishing. The best part was no time restraints or set schedule. I just did what I wanted when I wanted...enjoying early morning hikes/climbs, rain showers, camping in the wild, and meals cooked out of the back of the truck.

Next trip, Central Oregon. Exploring, hiking, and the Fall Foliage.
 
Camp 1 - Mono Craters near Lee Vining, CA

Camp 4 - Waiting out a morning rain shower near Big Pine, CA..

Camp 5  - Volcanic Tablelands near Bishop, CA.