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I decided to visit Matthew in Chicago before the start of his first year of dental school. He probably wouldn’t have much time during his first year to host friends and family, and I definitely didn’t want to visit during … Continue reading →

Papa John treated Matthew to a special fishing trip deep into the jungles of Brazil. With dental school starting in September, they knew they had to squeeze in this adventure while they still could. After the long journey to Manaus, … Continue reading →

Baum Lake – February 13 Matthew and I made a quick trip to Baum Lake and enjoyed nonstop action from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Any nymph pattern or orange attractor seemed to do the trick. Crazy good mornings like this … Continue reading →

It’s been eight years since we last visited Honolulu, and this year Michael’s girlfriend, Riley, joined us for the trip. The kids love the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, so we stayed there again, just around the corner from Marugame … Continue reading →

This was a trip I had heard about for more than 30 years. My mentor, Kay Mitsuyoshi, first suggested I fish Campeche many years ago. Joined by my good friends Jerry, Benson, Victor, and my cousin Meng, we finally made … Continue reading →

This is Emma’s last semester in Paris, so Matthew and I wanted to visit her one more time before she comes home in mid-June. Since we’ve been to Paris before, we thought it would be fun to add another nearby … Continue reading →

Our little girl is now 21, living in Paris and maintaining above 4.0 GPA. During her winter break, she celebrated her brothers’ 24th birthdays, and her French boyfriend spent some time with us. Emma originally wanted to celebrate her birthday … Continue reading →

It feels like 2025 passed in the blink of an eye. The years seem to move faster and faster, but the holiday season always brings perspective—and having the chance to slow down and spend time with the kids is something … Continue reading →

What a fall season we have been having. The local lakes are fishing very well. I fished Luk Lake solo in late November and it was a good as Luk lake has ever been. The fished planted this season are … Continue reading →

This is the time of year I send a Christmas gift to Howard and Janee, and he always sent something back. When he was diving a lot, he’d send me Florida Keys lobsters—such an incredible treat, and something I always … Continue reading →