When Bob and I chatted yesterday about fishing today, we sort of warned each other of some big evil wind in the forecast. We agreed not to get up early to hit the water but rather to meet at his house at 8 and assess the situation. Sure enough, when I arrived at Bob’s, things … Read more
I miss Idaho on June 14th and 15th and always will. Today a get together of the truest trout bums happens on the Henry’s Fork for the famous Railroad Ranch opener. There are a few young folks but most are in their 60’s ranging to their 90’s. Some haven’t missed an opener since the 70’s. … Read more
I’m pleased to say Granny was feeling spry this morning. It’s gorgeous here in Wisconsin so that probably helps. We had a nice breakfast on the back porch then my phone rang and it was an old Idaho buddy Shannon McCormick. Though he still lives in the Jackson Hole area he has WI roots and … Read more
When I pulled in the driveway from fishing with Bob Butler on Monday Granny eased her way from the house to the car. I was just pulling my rods out. “Take me to the emergency room”, she said. Granny missed her day of work with severe dizzy spells and terrible nausea to name a … Read more
Bob Butler and I had trouble deciding what to do today. Bob has a new lake boat and a new raft. We opted for the lake boat trip. It’s a fantastic Lund with an amazing platform for fly casting. We hit a little lake known for having a high population of decent sized muskellunge. … Read more
If you follow the blog you certainly remember my expedition with friends from Yellow Dog Flyfishing and Himalayan Flyfishing to Bhutan back in April where we did a film about the amazing Kingdom and its fishing. Well, the film is out on the Yellow Dog Field Report. Its 30 minutes of absolutely amazing footage thanks … Read more
It was an enjoyable 7 hour drive home from Nipigon on Friday. I daydreamed about the incredible fishing run of the last two months from Bhutan to Colombia to Canada. It was unbelievable. But it was great to finally be home for a normal dinner with Granny on the back porch. I unpacked on … Read more
Things were a little brisk here this morning at Bowman Island Lodge for May 30th. Even for the Ontario side of Lake Superior. But the sky was blue again and Joe Wolthuis and I got the pleasure of sharing another day with our trip host, Jerry Darkes. While yesterday the three of us went … Read more
I have a total of eight days fishing here to Bowman Island Lodge on the north side of Lake Superior. Five days last year and the first three days this week. I have never fished more than half mile east from the lodge. And surprisingly, neither has my friend and host Jerry Darkes nor veteran … Read more
There was a change in weather overnight. Things were socked in with thick clouds and drizzle to start today here Bowman Island Lodge on the Ontario side of Lake Superior. Nonetheless, Joe and I hit the water after breakfast starting with a search for a few coaster brook trout near camp. We didn’t … Read more
Every morning at Bowman Island Lodge on the Ontario side of Lake Superior the day starts with a Gary Lange breakfast. Today was bacon, eggs and hashbrowns. After the more than hearty breakfast my fishing partner Joe Wolthuis made sandwiches and soon we were on our way for lake trout and coaster brook trout. … Read more
On Thursday I flew from Medellin, Colombia to Miami and couldn’t make the connection to Minneapolis so I spent the night. Friday I flew from Miami to Minneapolis then to Duluth and made it home to Hayward around 9 PM. Yesterday morning I unpacked and cleaned the salt off all my Colombia gear. I caught … Read more