The Stones one more time…

… If I could stick my pen in my heartAnd spill it all over the stageWould it satisfy ya, would it slide on by yaWould you think the boy is strange?Ain’t he strange? The call unexpectedly blasted in like a lightning bolt out of a clear sky.   My old neighbor Tom was on the line, offering…

Dink Blitz on the Forebay

After more than five decades of fishing the forebay, my hopes were high for today to be unexpectedly good. Just two days ago, Frank had reported the best day on the forebay this year, with 10 solid catches and a screenshot of a school of large spawning stripers. That was all the motivation I needed…

To My Beautiful Wife of 40 years, Happy Anniversary

In the heart of Chicago, fate led the way, A meeting so fateful that forever would stay, Forty years past, we embarked hand in hand, Together we journeyed across life’s vast land. In the city’s embrace, I found my soulmate, Gina, your name whispered by destiny’s gate, Through the highs and the lows, side by…

Looking for a good one in the Forebay.

July 26, 2023. Wednesday.  Despite reassurance from an early morning chat I had with the Kiosk,  I arrived at  Dino to a frothing lake. Wild wind gust tore through the serene wind pattern that had lulled the lake into a sense of complacency. But I, oh yes, I was not going to be deterred. Hell…

Finally, Respite from the Winds

July 14, 2023 – The most challenging day of fishing is often the first day back on the lake after a fantastic week of destination fishing. Just a week ago, I was engaged in an intense battle with 10-15 lb Mahi Mahi, tirelessly tugging on a 10-weight fishing rod. The memories of that exhilarating experience…

Hot Rod Float Tube

Ive been using my July 4th week working around the house and doing some fishing projects that I have put off just waiting for an opportunity to fish.   Since getting back from Baha, its been difficult to get back to fishing San Luis Reservoir and  I have’t fished it since I got back. It could…

Forebay Hunting

May 22, 2023.  Life is good when you can spend more days fishing in local waters than working at the office  throughout the week. After a couple of days fishing The Sac and Oroville Lake, I decided to explore the Forebay today due to high winds at the lake. The water in the Forebay is…

Cadiz, Spain

Cadiz, Spain   May 7, 2023 Cádiz, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, was founded by the Phoenicians.   In the 18th century, the Port in the Bay of Cádiz consolidated as the main harbor of mainland Spain, enjoying the virtual monopoly of trade with the Americas until 1778.   Gina and I spent the day walking…

The Forbay is Alive!

Saturday April 8, 2023 –  I have always held the belief that sharing fishing reports comes with a great deal of Karma. Whether it is writing this blog, offering tackle to those who are learning, or simply sharing what you have learned at the dock, Karma operates on the principle of cause and effect. This…

Something Different

  Saturday November 19, 2022 –  After over 40 years of practicing Dentistry I’ve realized that to be at the top of your game,  you need to constantly learn what’s new and surround yourself with excellent people.  A good friend told me that you are only as good as your top 5 advisors when it…

Tapioca Disease in Bering Sea Coho

One of the great things about my annual trip to the Aleutian Islands is bringing back Roe and Fish.  The camp has a full size Freezer and given the huge yields of fish on the river,  we are allowed to bring home some fish.    I enjoy processing salmon roe and filleting salmon,  perhaps it’s …

Synabego – Boats, Tubes and Pontoons

One of the reasons I bought the 4wd Mercedes Sprinter  Van Conversion was so that I could tow a 3500 lb boat and still camp.   The other major reason I bought the Revel 4×4 is that I could park the 19 foot van in a regular parking space.    The latter is less achievable with a…