It was his way of knowing when largemouth bass were on their beds. Soon after, he knew it would be post-spawn; the fiberglass fly rods would come down from the ceiling, and we'd go out in the yard ...

FLY TYING FOR BASS: 2-4 p.m., Orvis Shop, Bluebonnet Boulevard, Baton Rouge. Fee free. All ages, but 15-and-younger must be accompanied by an adult. Call Shop (225) 757-7286. Website: orvis.com ...

In Kamloops, Bradley became something of a legend. He started teaching fly-tying courses, worked at the outdoor supply shop Surplus Herby's and even hosted his own community cable television show ...