Standing tall (ish) on the bow platformāon my tiptoes, because even up here, I need that extra inch of optimism.
Iām locked in on the grassline like Iām chasing browns in Montana⦠meanwhile the redfish are probably cruising somewhere completely random just to humble me.
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Iām stepping out from behind the camera and into the wild⦠tying live next Wednesday, 4pm, at @cabelas in Thornton, CO.
Come say hi, ask fly questions, and learn the Rojo Midge.
#TyingInTheWild
#AwkwardInPublic
#FirstFlyDemo
#ComeSayHi
š£ Second redfish of my NOLA tripāand Iām officially hooked. Nothing like that copper flash to keep you coming back. Canāt wait to return and chase some bulls!
#Redfish
#SaltwaterFlyFishing
#OnTheFly
New Orleans, redfish, and some serious food.
Read the day one breakdown on the FLOG ā link in bio!
I try to sneak in these quiet moments between the reels, the jokes, and the fly tying.
Let me know if you like seeing where Iāve been.
#HaveRodWillTravel
#AboveItAll
#WanderOften
#Cloudscape
#FromTheWindowSeat
When the ponytail goes up, itās time to tie.
Iāve got my vise out and Iām in the mood to make something⦠but I donāt know what yet.
So tell me:
š£ What should I tie next?
š» Would you ever want to tie along in a livestream or online hang?
š§µ I might be tying at a small local event soon ā stay tuned!
Caught a redfish.
Ate a dozen beignets.
One might say Iām a master of balance.
#RedfishOnTheFly
#NOLAFishing
#BeignetsAndBites
#SaltwaterSweetness
#FlyFishingLouisiana
#WomenWhoFish
#NewOrleansVibes
Letās talk rubber legs. (Or this stonefly nymph imitation with a very flashy tail! I couldn't help myself. š)
I tied two versions ā one with a bead head and one without.
So hereās my question:
šÆ When do you reach for a weighted version over an unweighted one?
š§ Is it about water speed? Depth? Gut?
Me: This has nothing to do with fishing.
Also me: Posts it anyway.
Letās just say itās⦠brand diversity. š
Drop your best caption for this in the comments ā because I still donāt know why I posted it.
#NotAllMyClothesAreOrvis
#FlyFishingButMakeItFashion
#PinupAngler
#LeopardEnergy
Some business cards come with a disclaimer. š
Bundled like a marshmallow but smiling like I just won the lottery š£š
I didnāt pack for Wyomingās spring mood swings, so I had to wear every layer I brought⦠plus a few from my guide (MVP status).
The wade fishing was incredible and I cannot wait to get back out there this year.
The Easter Bunny showed up a little early this year⦠and she's headed for the salt š°š
Not quite a tarpon bunny ā a little fluffier than planned, but I think sheās got potential!
Not bad for a first hop, right? š£š„
#EasterFly #FluffyButDeadly #FlyTyingFirsts #FlyFishingLife #SaltwaterFlies
Wearing green, thinking pink.š¦
This little shrimp pattern takes me right back to Amelia Island, where a guide gave me my first shrimp tying lesson after a day on the flats. Learning on the water, tying back at the barādoesnāt get much better than that.
Flats by day, flash by night!
Me vs. SolarRez š«
Every time I open one of these tubes, it immediately starts squirting out like it's been waiting its whole life for this moment.
Do yāall have any tricks for keeping the floodgates closed? Or is this just part of the resin life? š
#FlyTyingLife #SolarRezStruggles #ResinEverywhere
If you were standing here, whatās the first thing youād do?ā£
Fish? Sit? Jump in? All of the above?
#RiverMagic
#FlyFishingLife
#WaterTherapy
#WildAndStill
#TroutWater
#CatchAndRelease
#OnTheWater
#ScenicAF
#WhereIRoam
#NymphNation
Testing out some Nymph hat magic⦠would anyone rock one of these?šš§¢ā£
ā£Thinking about dipping a toe into the merch game. Curious whoād be into it.ā£
ā£Fishy & fun! Just like the brand.
Wearing my Cubs hat with excitement! Headed to Chicago next week for my very first game at Wrigley Field.ā¾ļøā£
ā£Little known secret: I always bring my scorebook to games and keep score by hand. Total baseball nerd energy. (Yes I fish AND keep score...just sayin') ā£
Over 3,000 of you wild fishy folks following along on another platformāthank you. I'm looking forward to growing here too! Hope Iām making you laugh at least half as much as Iām laughing while making this stuff. Letās keep it weird. šā¤ļø #GratefulAndGoofyā
No, thatās not me talking ā but yes, that is a gorgeous brown trout I caught in Montana last year. š£āØ
Heās just here to speak the truth while I flex my fish.
#MontanaMemories #TroutThirst #NymphEnergy
I donāt keep a journal or diary, so thanks for listening! I do however keep a Fishing Log (FLOG) so you can see what Iāve been up to. (Psst - This me trying to show off my fish pics without being annoying - FLOG link in bio.)
So yeah, Iām staying (and keeping my wardrobe and silly jokes too). And to everyone whoās been kind, whoās cheered me on, or just double-tapped in quiet solidarityāthank you.
So, I think I can survive this too.
Because I love fishing. I love casting, I love tying, and I love getting way too excited over a beautiful wire wrap.
So apparently, I show too much cleavage to fish⦠or tie flies⦠or exist on the internet without someone telling me I donāt belong in this space.
Itās giving... middle school flashbacks when I was ferociously bullied. But guess what? I survived middle school (as a student, teacher, AND principal!).
Somewhere between deep awe for this planet and taking pics of the best stop sign Iāve ever seen š
Montana to Jackson, WY was a dreamānature, nonsense, and everything in between. Iāll be doing it again this summer!
#montanatowyoming #roadtripvibes #travelreel #reellife #reelhumor
Did someone say guide school? Yes, cramming like it's finals week! If youāve been through it (or just have wisdom to share), Iād love to hear your best tips. What helped you most when starting out?
#levelup #practiceandprogress #fishinggoals
#justkeepcasting #riverready #growthinprogress
Nice Tetons, am I right? š
Every year I look forward to this floatājaw-dropping scenery, good company, and fish that keep me humble. (Happening again this July!) Thereās just something about floating through these mountains that resets my soul.
Whatās your favorite float trip? Drop a recommendation!
Okay sheās messy⦠but sheās got personality š
First redfish crack fly Iāve ever tied and I threw the whole bench at itā¦soā¦manyā¦materials on this fly! But heyāI learned a lot and had fun doing it.
Open to any and all feedback (and laughs). Thanks for being part of the ride! #flytyingfail
ā¼ļøREEL recommendations ā¼ļø I'm in the market for a reel for my new 6wt. rod that I've just added to my collection. I like something lightweight that will handle my adventures in CO, MT, WY (and beyond). What are your recommendations?
#REELrecommendations #flyfishinggear #anglerapproved
Fly tying fuel: ā Yeti mug in hand, chaos on the vise. š£āļø Now the real questionāwhatās your drink of choice when youāre at the vise? Coffee? Whiskey? Something⦠stronger? š Drop it in the comments! ā¬ļø #FlyTying #TyingAndSipping #WhatsInYourMug
Warning: This post contains unexpected sincerity.
Look, I know I usually stick to off-color humor, and I donāt want to risk an eye-roll-induced injury⦠but damn. Fishing isnāt just about the catchāitās about moments like this. Iād be an idiot not to stop and appreciate the beauty of this planet. š
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