Bay Fly Fishing, LLC

03/19/2026

Unfortunately, I’m in this article for all the wrong reasons.

After consecutive years of poor striped bass reproduction, anglers and fisheries managers hope for a strong spring spawn.

03/18/2026

Chesapeake Bay: 2026 Fishing Forecast

As I enter my 26th season of guiding on the Chesapeake Bay, I reflect on how the fishery on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula has changed in my lifetime. A local idol of mine, Gilbert Klingel, spent a large portion of his life on Gwynn’s Island just a few miles from where I grew up. Klingel was one of Chesapeake Bay’s first naturalists....

As I enter my 26th season of guiding on the Chesapeake Bay, I reflect on how the fishery on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula has changed in my lifetime. A local idol of mine, Gilbert Klingel, spent a la…

02/14/2026

Wrapped up our time in New Zealand by sight fishing saltwater eel grass flats for Australasian Snapper. Tailing with their backs exposed at low tide, these unique fly fishing targets are quite challenging.

02/13/2026

A small sample of the endless scenic landscapes found in New Zealand.

02/12/2026

Powerful yellowtail kingfish ride the backs of stingrays along the New Zealand coast.

02/11/2026

Sight fishing to educated trout with dry flies on New Zealand’s crystal clear rivers… by no means an easy game!

02/10/2026

Back home after 3wks of sampling New Zealand’s fishing. We drove 1,500 miles of mountain roads starting at the bottom of the South Island and finishing at the top of the North Island.

11/27/2025

I’m grateful for everyone who made another season of guiding on the bay possible. I appreciate your support!

10/22/2025

Support the interconnectedness of the marine environment through ecosystem based management!

🚨 CALL TO ACTION — MENHADEN REFORM 🚨

SIGN THE OFFICIAL ASGA LETTER CALLING FOR MAJOR REDUCTIONS & REFORM IN THE ATLANTIC & GULF!

The “most important fish in the sea” just exposed one of the biggest management failures in decades.

A new assessment shows Atlantic menhaden natural mortality was inaccurately estimated for years, causing quotas set over 275 million pounds too high. A significant, immediate reduction is necessary to align with science-driven management and right the course of a critical forage fish.

ASGA believes:

•Atlantic fishery should take the FULL reduction. No “phase in” to action!

•Board should initiate addendum to reallocate catch from reduction fleet to bait fishery.

•Gulf fishery needs a quote/TAC immediately, average the last 5 years of harvest.

•Gulf states should maintain & expand all buffer zones to protect inshore waters of high recreational importance.

Get the full scoop and SIGN the Official ASGA Letter on our Menhaden Action Alert page! 📝

Link below:

https://www.saltwaterguidesassociation.com/menhaden-action-alert/

10/20/2025

Slinging string on Chesapeake Bay!

Chesapeake Bay style fly casting with Captain Chris Newsome. Chris established Virginia's first full-time saltwater fly fishing guide service over 25 years ...

10/12/2025

Hope to see you at VCFA (Virginia Coastal Fly Anglers) on Oct 16 as I discuss one of my favorite topics - Fly Fishing the Indo-Pacific!