Fishing has consistently been woven into his cherished memories. In 1979, he and his wife Shan moved to Colorado, a pivotal moment that sparked his journey into fly tying. As the years unfolded, he devoted nearly three decades to crafting countless flies and imparting his knowledge to numerous individuals in fly fishing and tying.

Throughout this rich journey, he has emerged as a pattern innovator, creating designs tailored to entice various species across diverse locales. His expertise has led him to craft flies that have seduced Atlantic Salmon in Scotland and Quebec while also proving their worth in the pursuit of the permit, bonefish, and tarpon in the saltwater flats of Florida, the Bahamas, Belize, Ascension Bay, and Christmas Island. His ingenuity extends to trout fishing across the western regions and targeting carp, bass, and other warm-water creatures.

From Colorado to distant waters, his passion for fishing and fly tying has driven his experiences. With each fly meticulously crafted, he leaves an indelible mark on the art and sport, reflecting a lifetime of dedication and skillful innovation.