Yesterday was a confidence crushing day. Ten miles of hiking, at least a thousand casts, 100º temperature and I acquired some sort of respiratory issue and not a damn bite. To make things worse, this respiratory thing advanced last night and has me gasping for air and coughing like I have emphysema. It’s a … Read more
Our camp is no less than spectacular here on the banks of the Saryu River. This morning I fished right in front (look very carefully you’ll see me on bottom left and tops of our tents behind). It’s a beautiful pool but in two hours I never touched a fish. Our … Read more
I met Misty Dhillon back in 2006. We’d both heard of each other prior to that day. I learned of him when I was desperately searching for mahseer info for my first trip to India back in 2002. I found little bleeps about mahseer and this dude named Misty on the internet. I made … Read more
The songs from an impressive number of bird species awoke me at 5 AM. Still tired from the grueling trip around the world I was confused. Those weren’t the robins singing in my backyard – where the heck was I? Then it hit me and the excitement of awaking in India took hold. I … Read more
It doesn’t matter how tired you are in India, when its time to move you do. Despite little sleep and over 70 hours of travel, this morning I bounced from bed at 3:30 AM to depart our hotel here in Delhi, India for the chaotic train station. We were headed for the Himalayan foothills … Read more
The A quick reminder for those who have not been on the blog lately – I’m in India doing a segment for Confluence Films next movie, “Waypoints”. I’ll be fishing with my good Indian Friend Misty Dhillon, owner of Himalayan Outback and expert on fly fishing for mahseer. We arrived at 1:30 … Read more
We are in Amsterdam for a few hours before our last eight hour flight to India. We arrive there at 1:30 AM India time – so Thursday morning. It’s a gorgeous day here and I wish we had time to hit the town but we best not. Instead we hammered down some delicious Euro … Read more
Just waiting around to fly out to India this morning here in Bozeman, Montana. To use up the time I made a visit to Simms Fishing Products. Simms is a top sponsor of Confluence Films fly fishing projects. That’s great news for me and I loaded up on great sun protective clothing, waterproof bags … Read more
The journey to India started at 3:30 PM today with a drive up to Bozeman, Montana to meet the Confluence Film team. We actually fly out tomorrow afternoon from Bozo to Minneapolis than take the redeye to Amsterdam. Then on Wednesday we fly from Amsterdam to Delhi, India. I should check back in then – … Read more
Tomorrow afternoon I leave for India. I’m packed and ready. This will be my third trip to India. This trip is special because we are making a segment for Confluence Films next movie, “Waypoints” with one of my great Indian friends, Misty Dhillon. Misty is the owner and founder of the Himalayan Outback. … Read more
Hey Everyone, I’m trying to pack for India and tie up all loose ends before departure. Unfortunately I live and die by email and this morning my hotmail is shut down. Its hell and after trying everything including hours on the phone – it may be gone for good. Please Contact Me at my … Read more
California friends Ben Byng and Steve Potter stopped by in route to the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo that takes place tomorrow and Saturday. Both Ben and Steve are unbelievable fly tiers and will be giving demonstrations both days. If you’re able to make this show you will not be disappointed. Despite the fact that … Read more