I started fly-fishing and tying in 1998, the tying came first. My first fishing experience was in southern New Mexico on the Rio Penasco River. That’s where I fell in love with the whole fly-fishing thing, mostly because of the outdoors and solitude environment. We lived in Amarillo, Texas at the time and have since moved to Arkansas, where I have met a lot of nice people fishing.  I've made a lot of lifetime friends through clubs and outings.

One thing I have found is that to get the real experience you need to get involved in a club or organization similar to the Federation of Flyfishers. There are numerous activities to stretch your mind and expand your knowledge.