Above photo: One of my ferrule plugs that I turned for a customer in Italy. Often, people ask me how one progresses from a mastery standpoint in the realm of fly fishing. If we are talking about the sport from a creative standpoint, we are not discussing expensive equipment, lavish destinations, and keeping up with the newest gizmos. Instead, let's discuss customizing the sport to fit your goals as a fly fisher, incorporating it into your daily, monthly, and yearly rituals. The word “mastery” is relevant to me when considering time, creativity, and joy. Fly fishing has become more of a lifestyle routine for me. As a craftsman who, over a lifetime, has incorporated graphic design, illustration, and landscape painting as a profession, I used fishing as a source of inspiration, self-love, and balance. I have always been inspired by my aquatic origins, having been born and raised in the Hawaiian Islands surrounded by water. Marine habitats and everything that revolves around them have ...