Palapas La Ventana has established itself as a popular choice for fly fishing enthusiasts. The resort has hosted various fly fishing clubs from California and has become a favorite spot for staging unforgettable fly fishing trips. Flyfishing Icons like Gary Bulla and Glen Ueda annually fish here for Rooster Fish and Dorado and this location…
June 23, 2023 – Just a couple of days ago, I couldn’t help but think that you can never have enough of a good thing. Well, that turned out to be a jinx. It seemed like the wind was finally going to calm down and give us a break for a couple of days. However,…
Today, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, serves as a poignant reminder of life’s blessings and my imminent retirement. After 40 years of running a private practice, transitioning from four days of clinical work to just two has brought about noticeable changes. This year, I’ve taken up fishing the lake and forebay on Wednesdays for the first…
Saturday June 17, 2023 – A few weeks ago, my friend Steph and I had an amazing day fishing on the lake, and ever since then, I’ve been eager to get back out there almost every day. Today was the first day in three weeks that the “Red Light” warning for the lake and Forebay…
Wednesday June 7, 2023. – The lake has been good for the last couple weeks for those fishermen brave enough to go out in unpredictable winds. As of late, The three phone apps that I use to predict the wind conditions on the lake are WindAlert, Windfinder and Windy have been wrong. In the…
Saturday June 4, 2023 After my fishless day at the Forebay last week, I had a hunch that things were about to change. The sonar showed a significant number of fish, and the weed growth was slightly behind schedule. Once the weeds reach their peak, it’s a sign that the bait will flourish, and…
After my memorable fishing trip in April with the “Pescadores,” I was eagerly looking forward to the proposed Memorial Day Couples Hex weekend with our close-knit group of friends: Wayne, Zandi, Peter, Jackie, Jerry, Adrian, and Pat. I was excited to introduce Gina to the wonders of Henderson Springs and share with her why I…
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…
Earlier this year, my friend Ken Oda extended an invitation to join him and his buddy Hogan Brown for a Spotted Bass fishing trip on Oroville Lake. Unfortunately, I had to cancel due to a second bout of Covid, but the unexpected silver lining was the rescheduled trip that took place last Saturday. It may…
During my recent return journey from Portugal, enduring a grueling 17-hour marathon flight, I had ample time to reflect on the wonderful aspects of residing in San Jose, California. Among the many advantages, one that stood out was the diverse range of opportunities available for fly fishing within a five-hour drive from my home. Currently,…
May 15, 2023. It was great to get back out on the lake after three weeks off . As predicted , the lake went off these last weeks while I was in Spain. I was planning on exploring the full lake alone yesterday but invited Vaughn at the last movement. After a long recovery…
Lisbon Portugal. May 8 – May10. 2023 Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city and is known for its unique historical center, stunning architecture, colorful azulejos (ceramic tiles), and fantastic food. It also has a fascinating history, filled with rulers, invasions, destructions, and re-constructions. The cities iconic bridge – The Ponte 25 de Abril suspension…
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…
Cassablanca, Morocco. May 6, 2023 Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco, evokes images of romance, reunions, the hardships of war, and vibrant jazz cafes, The famous Rick’s Café. The timeless movie “Casablanca” has solidified its status as one of the most beloved films of all time. The iconic line, “Here’s looking at you, kid,” has…
Malaga, Spain May 4, 2023 Malaga is a municipality of Spain, capital of the Province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Málaga is a port city on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol, known for its high-rise hotels and resorts jutting up from yellow-sand beaches. Looming over that modern skyline are the city’s 2 massive hilltop citadels, the Alcazaba and ruined…
May 3, 2023. Alicante and Guadlest Spain Alicante, our second port of the trip is an historic Mediterranean port n the Valencian Community, Spain. The area around Alicante has been inhabited for over 7000 years. The first tribes of hunter gatherers moved down gradually from Central Europe between 5000 and 3000 BC. Some of the earliest settlements…
May 2, 2023. Ibiza Spain Ibiza is known worldwide for its club scene, people travel from all across the world to spend nights dancing in the super clubs to the best DJs on the planet. “Ecstasy Island,” as it was dubbed by British hippies in the ’60s is where the young go for Olympic level…
In our later years, one of our cherished traditions is embarking on the Dave Koz Jazz Cruise, which we eagerly anticipate every year. Over the past few years, we have had the pleasure of going on four of these cruises. Both Gina and I have been lifelong jazz enthusiasts, and this cruise offers an extraordinary…
The 2023 atmospheric river brought a landmark amount of rain and snow to Henderson Springs leaving a significant impact on the Ranch. The precipitation provided much-needed relief to the area, which had experienced severe drought in the past few years. I remember last year in April, Mark Henderson was stressed out about how low the…
Friday April 14, 2023. The next three weeks are going to busy for me with a Henderson Springs trip next week and a long awaited Cruise to Spain, Morocco and Portugal following that, it may be mid May till I can fish the forebay again. I fished hard the last couple weeks almost every other…