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Fishing the Housatonic for Stripers

Marine Sportsman

Last week we hit the housey down in Stratford, CT. It is an awesome fishery in early spring. Schools of stripe bass run up and down the river from the mouth up to the derby dam. Early spring…

May 18, 2017

Fishing the Pomperaug with FlipRocks Extreme flip flops

Marine Sportsman, Water Trekker

Today I went to the Pomperaug river in Southberry Connecticut. This was the second day since opening day I fish the pomp. The first day I went was the week after the second Saturday in April. I caught…

April 30, 2017

Episode two of Fishermen Stories in Pulaski, NY

Water Trekker

This is the last episode of the Estonian fishing show translated as fisherman’s stories. I was super impressed with the cinematography of Pulaski, New York and the beauty of the Salmon River. There were some very funny moments…

April 26, 2017

Spotlight on Entrepreneurs at Iona College

Marine Sportsman, Timberline, Water Trekker

I was recently asked to share my FlipRocks story and insights with the Iona Community. The event was on April 19th and ended at 7PM. Dinner was served and many students and faculty attended. The event was held…

April 21, 2017

Fishermen’s Stories – FlipRocks goes international

Water Trekker

I posted back in October that I was asked to guide a group of Estonians on a salmon fishing expedition. As promised here is the video.

April 19, 2017

Ward Melville Surf Fishing Show

Water Trekker

Yesterday we exhibited at our first trade show the Ward Melville Show in eastern Long Island. This show helps to benefit the schools fishing program. They raise money by raffeling off exhibitors donations. FlipRocks donated a fishing gift…

March 05, 2017

Felt Bottom Flip Flops beat boat shoes any day of the week

Marine Sportsman, Water Trekker

A few months ago on one last striper trip out of grass island in Greenwich CT, my friend and I were launching his boat on a slippery ramp. He was wearing flip flops of course and slipped into…

December 30, 2016

Refurbished Jon Boat

Marine Sportsman, Water Trekker

I bought this 14 ft fiberglass Jon boat with electric motor for $175. I must admit when I first saw it the only thing I could think of was how ratty it looked. But being that fishing season…

November 18, 2016

Fishermen’s Stories

Water Trekker

So I was asked by my wife’s cousin if I would be interested in taking a European fishing television crew on a filmed guided trip to the mighty salmon river. How could I resist? It was explained to…

November 12, 2016