Although I have been fly fishing for 25 years, my pursuit of trout has only been the focus the last 10 years since I moved to the North Carolina/Virginia area.  Born and raised in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, I grew up fishing for Bass, Bluegill and Crappie in ponds, creeks and rivers near our family home.  I have never lost my love for warm water fishing but now I almost exclusively peruse trout.  I have been fortunate to visit 12 different states trying to catch both fresh and salt water fish. 

My approach in tying is function.  I may not tie the prettiest flies but I aim to fool fish not impress other anglers.  I like durable, suggestive patterns that are convenient for me to tie.  This way I can confidently toss patterns to fish and not worry about losing the occasional fly.  My favorite patterns to tie are nymphs, terrestrials, and midges. 

When I lived in Virginia I fished the Smith, Dan, and South Fork Holston Rivers.  I know the South Fork Holston as good as anyone in the Commonwealth.  It really holds a special place in my heart.  

My all time best place to angle would have to be the Durango Colorado area.  My wife and I had the opportunity to visit that area the past two autumns.  Talk about fishing nirvana!  Miles and miles of quality water that are plum fool of fish. 

I am blessed to have a wonderful wife that supports and understands my love of angling.  Kimberly is quite the angler herself-guess who caught the largest fish between us in Colorado this past October?  Yep, my wife schooled me!!