BC road trip

BarrettSteelhead

On a whim, I purchased an old RV in AK (affectionately dubbed the Eagle 6), loaded her on the ferry to Prince Rupert, and spent the last 3 weeks in BC fishing the legendary rivers I have always dreamed of. I was finally able to step foot into hallowed waters such as the Kispiox, Skeena, Copper, Bulkley and Morice, which …

BC steelhead

BarrettSteelhead

I’ve finally arrived at the steelhead promise land, the Mecca, Vahalla & Shangri-La for steelheaders the world over. I’ve been dreaming of fishing the Skeena & its tribs ever since I started steelhead fishing some 10 years ago. Now that I’m finally here, I’ve been seriously humbled after 3 skunks in a row on the river. It just reminds me …

Rio Parana Dorado & Surubi

BarrettArgentina, Dorado

Here’s a couple photos I wanted to share that our friend Peto sent me earlier this summer. The giant catfish is a highly-prized Surubi. Peto is a down to earth, die hard fly fishing guide, knows the Rio Parana like the back of his hand, and speaks more languages than I can count on one hand. Can’t wait to go …

Reyes Del Rio

BarrettDorado

This is absolutely Bad Ass: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhG4iEBaowE&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theflyfishjournal.com%2Fnews%2F2009%2F08%2F26%2Freyes-del-rio&feature=player_embedded#t=140]

Fly Fishing in Misty Fjords National Monument

Barrett

Even though catching fish is ostensibly the ultimate goal, to me fly fishing is more often just an excuse get away from civilization and into wild places. The overall experience, in my humble opinion, is much more important than counting the number of fish to hand.  As such, guiding in Southeast Alaska has given me the privilege see some pretty …