Author Archives: Redfish Whisperer

Advanced Fly Tying

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

This past Saturday I joined a handful of others bright and early at the Black Fly Outfitters store. We spent the next three hours tying up some flies for a variety of Florida-area species. First on the block was a … Read More

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Flies Have Shipped!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

It seems like it took forever but my flies for the Colorado Boy Scouts and the flats fly swap have finally been delivered to the post office. I really hope that everyone involved enjoys the flies I’ve tied. I was … Read More

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Boat Shopping

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Ok, so I really don’t see a boat in my immediate future but a guy can dream, right? This weekend we had the Jacksonville Boat Show and I thought it would be fun to take my son. Apparently I was … Read More

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Flats Fly Swap

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

I’ve finally wrapped up participation in my very first fly swap. Well, almost. I didn’t make it to the post office to ship them but they’re done. The goal was to create two flats flies. I ended up tying a … Read More

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A Shrimp in the Vise

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

I finally got around to tying again. It’s been a long week. Well, a long couple of weeks. This is a pattern I picked up at Fly Fishing in Saltwaters. It’s a different take on the rattle shrimp I’d already … Read More

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Fly Fishing Film Tour 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Much to my surprise the 2012 Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Jacksonville! Currently there are 8 films in this year’s lineup and it should be a great time. I’ve got my ticket! Hope you get yours soon! If … Read More

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Where Has the Month Gone?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

I looked at my last post and can’t believe it’s been so long between updates. The family faced a pretty big challenge this week and there were other activities prior to that. However, I’ll try to catch up. I’ve been … Read More

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Bring On The Blondes!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

While I was on Christmas vacation a good friend of mine surprised me with a gift. He said it’d been sitting on his shelf for a while and he felt I’d get more use out of it. I’d hate to … Read More

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Welcome to 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

It hardly seems real that another year is upon us. I suppose if they Mayans were right we can save a lot of money this year since we won’t need to worry about Christmas gifts. I don’t think I’ll hold … Read More

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New Rod on the Horizon

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

I met up with Capt Rich Santos yesterday for a casting lesson and it opened my eyes. I learned that part of my problem (a rather large part actually) is that I’m fighting the rod. Or it’s fighting me. The … Read More

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