I've been having some trouble with my credit card reader lately. It's been balky and a few times this summer it hasn't worked at all. This is new because for years it was nearly perfect even taking payments when there was no cell service. To be honest most of my clients are wonderful respectable people so if it doesn't work they're happy to just p...

I really enjoy guiding families and seeing the kids grow and mature over the years. Trying and finding find their interests. Earlier this summer I guided one of those families and the daughter Maddie was along with her camera. I asked if I could have copies of a few and she was kind enough to send these along.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Pretty amazing to have reached 70. Yes I will be drawing Social Security soon (they tell me the middle of September). I have a very clear memory of being a young boy of maybe 7 or 8 and realizing that I might live to see a new century. Made it with another quarter century for good measure. The week has been g...

I am deeply rooted in the conservation and enjoyment of our state's stunning natural resources. I hope that my efforts make a mark on our landscape from the coastline to our vast inland forests.

It is odd how things circle in life. Earlier this season one of my clients mentioned that turtles were a food source for bald eagles. I had not heard that but it makes perfect sense. Turtles sun on logs and rocks during warmer months while eagles fly overhead along waterways fishing. We see both on most freshwater fishing trips during the summer a...

Recent things in and out of the news have gotten me thinking about workplace credentials and when they are required or ignored. I have a few such credentials. First as a Master Maine Guide I have proven that I have the skills to safely take (and return with) members of the public into and onto the woods and waters of the state.

Clients often ask about my favorite trip and I always respond that a family fishing trip is it hands down. Here in the middle of the summer I do a lot of family trips mostly with young kids but many where the children are older and sometimes the grands are included. I enjoy the young kid trips the most.

I knew this might happen at some point actually it even seemed likely a couple of times but it was the first for me yesterday. Fishing with clients for stripers in shallow water with big poppers wind was blowing but it was not especially rough just enough of a chop to limit how well the poppers showed up.

This pretty striper was caught on a picture perfect afternoon. Nice to know there are still a few nice ones around. Especially on a nice day.

I spent the last couple of mornings doing photo shoots for images that will be used to promote more folks getting into fishing. Let me report that it was quite hot on the water especially on Tuesday and that I enjoyed it.

With all of the hype around Artificial Intelligence I thought that there was a chance it could actually make my life easier. That is do something beyond proof a blog post for me. No doubt about there are relatively simple administrative tasks that it seems like would be a snap for a machine with half a brain.

As you might imagine it is hard to tell in my world at times. In order to make you successful I need to spend more than a little time on the water just looking around and trying things that I guess might work. Doing that is quite different than just fishing for fun. First off I move a lot trying different spots in fact catching one fish usually me...

As I embarked on my 39th season I made a commitment to myself: taking two days off each week. Now I know what many of you might be thinking What's the big deal? Most people have weekends off! And that's true but life in a seasonal service business especially one deeply committed to helping everyone experience the outdoors and appreciate our natura...

We're having quite a start to May! I heard this morning it might be our wettest on record and I can believe it. While I don't mind the rain too much I'm definitely getting a bit weary of these chilly temperatures.

I know the picture does not show a big fish or even a lot of fish but rather a perfectly sunny day with little wind. This day was the exception to be sure for this spring. Most days have been cold wet and windy. Still we have arrived at the magic time for our freshwater lakes and ponds. Water temperatures are right around 60 degrees and smallmouth...

I'm concerned that recent actions by the current administration are undermining effective wildlife and fisheries management. While I agree that the sheer number of agencies and regulations can be overwhelming we need to be careful not to throw the baby out with the bathwater.

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It was a pleasure to attend the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism last week!

Good morning! It's a crisp 40 degrees here with a bit of an easterly wind and some drizzle – pretty typical spring weather on the Maine coast. We were treated to a few lovely warm days recently that brought out the green in the grass and the cheerful daffodils. Overall though it's been a cooler wetter spring compared to the last few which were qui...

I've been having some trouble with my credit card reader lately. It's been balky and a few times this summer it hasn't worked at all. This is new because for years it was nearly perfect even taking payments when there was no cell service. To be honest most of my clients are wonderful respectable people so if it doesn't work they're happy to just p...

I really enjoy guiding families and seeing the kids grow and mature over the years. Trying and finding find their interests. Earlier this summer I guided one of those families and the daughter Maddie was along with her camera. I asked if I could have copies of a few and she was kind enough to send these along.