Besides adventure books (see blog post here), I love a good field guide when I’m out and about. These guides help in identifying what you see and to understand the ecosystems where you are exploring, or want to explore. They are also great to get kids interested in an upcoming vacation (even to a beach,…
Not every offgrid adventure is in the mountains or in the backcountry. Sometimes it’s 40 miles offshore and out of range of cell communications. Having spent four years in the Navy and more than a year of that time at sea, I am no stranger to being in the middle of the ocean for weeks…
Happy Birthday to me. Today I’m the big 6-0. Sixty. At 60 I do not plan on slowing down. I’m going to continue to travel, learn, do and experience life to the fullest. This blog is about present and future fishing and travel adventures that I will embark upon for at least the next three…
Besides adventure books (see blog post here), I love a good field guide when I’m out and about. See video post of field guides below:
Extreme points traveled Some people never leave their hometown or state, or travel outside their country. I’ve been traveling since I was 17 and to date I’ve been to more than 60 countries and territories on five continents and sailed the seven seas. As of this writing, here are some of the extreme geographical points…
When not on an adventure, or planning for my next expedition, I am reading about the trials and tribulations of past explorers, adventurers or soldiers of fortune. Here’s a list (by no means a full or final list) of my favorites, and not in any particular order: Brazil and the Amazon Through the Brazilian Wilderness…
Peacock bass are native to the Amazon and are also available to catch in South Florida’s urban canals, lakes and the Everglades. Targeting these tropical fish on a fly is a blast, as they are super aggressive and strike hard, fight hard and will give you a run for your money. Gear My go to…
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Fishing from a stand up paddle is the perfect stealthy platform for sight fishing and fly fishing. Standing up on the SUP you can see across the flats and with polarized sunglasses can see through the water. Travel light with one or two rods, a small gear bag, water, PFD and a few accessories thrown…
A new year brings … whatever. I don’t do New Year’s BS posts. So here is what I have planned for 2022 and if the last two years are any guide, who knows (see 2021 recap here). Budgets and Plans My current budget for 2022 Fishing & Adventure trips, including all in on Alaska (travel,…
