There are monsters that live among us.  Might be old news for those of you who troll the internet more than I do.  A monster carp was landed in France (http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/world-record-carp/) I cannot imagine seeing this fish tailing in skinny water.  Beaver Island does not have anything on this fish.  They say that this fish is easily fooled if money was grew on trees I would be booking a trip to France. A monster fish no matter how you fish...it would be even better on the fly.

The day has finally arrived- tomorrow after delivering flies to a friend in Ohio and Mike Schultz in Ann Arbor I will continue on to the UP.  I am so excited to finally have not only a job in the UP but a job that I truly want.  It will be a grand adventure- I get two Springs, one more Spring steelhead run, pre spawn smallies, Northern Lights and the prefect Yooper air.  Packing all my tying materials proved to be daunting- I hope not to do this any time soon.  Thank you to everybody who was supported me with fly orders it is much appreciated it is dream job.  Later....a little sleepy time before I bounce to the UP and endless fishing opportunities.