Tag Archives: Family

Remembering My Best Friend

In April, the author went on a memorable fishing trip to Honduras with lifelong friends while his father was hospitalized. He faced the difficult decision to continue the trip with his father’s encouragement. The story reflects on cherished memories with his dad, their fishing adventures, and the deep bonds of friendship that defined their lives.

Family Adventure in the South Island: Fly Fishing and Local Exploration

In the last two months we have transitioned from Summer to Fall to Spring and we are now on the verge of Summer again. We have finally settled back into our home in Philipsburg following our whirlwind two-month trip to the South Island of New Zealand. As I start preparing for another busy summer aroundContinue reading “Family Adventure in the South Island: Fly Fishing and Local Exploration”

Back to the Water

Instead of wintering in New Zealand, as we did in 2020, our adventure this past off-season was welcoming our second child, Eliza, into the world.   Although we have our hands full with two children under 2 years old; Jessie and Eliza have stolen our hearts and are our world! I can’t wait for the days when these two will join meContinue reading “Back to the Water”

Challenges & Rewards of Southland

My Recent Adventures Fishing in New Zealand Fly-fishing is hard. Fishing a new river for the first time can be very hard. Fly-fishing the South Island of New Zealand on my own is one of the most challenging tasks I have experienced in the sport.   We are based in Te Anau in the SouthlandContinue reading “Challenges & Rewards of Southland”

Time Flies

It is the most amazing experience watching the passage of time through the growth of my little girl. Every summer seems to fly by but this summer has gone faster than any other before. It started in May, full of anticipation and uncertainty. During my first couple of guide days through the end of theContinue reading “Time Flies”