I fished with Tim and Ryan today while Gerhard ventured with two of the other guests. Ryan got a yellow permit yesterday and our plan was to hit the same flat where he got that one however not till sunset. He saw a ton of permit there. To start our day, we waded the flat … Read more
Today it was Tim, Gerhard and I hitting the flats together. The only way I could have been better surrounded by top yellow permit anglers was if Ryan joined us also. But Ryan went with a couple of the other guys to shoot photos. One of the reasons all three owners of FlyCastaway are here … Read more
One of the most prized fly rod fish of the Indian Ocean is the Indo-Pacific permit, best known as the “yellow permit” or in Australia as snubnose dart. Being that Atlantic permit have been my nemesis fish species to catch I didn’t show much interest in Indo’s until 2014 when Granny and I targeted them … Read more
After 40 hours of flight travel that ended Friday afternoon, I still wasn’t at St Brandon’s Atoll. Port Louis, Mauritius was simply a stopover before a 26-hour boat ride to the Atoll. It’s a dreaded boat ride for those who get seasick. It’s frightening for those who aren’t sure if they get sick. And thank … Read more
It was a challenge to get to the other side of the world but I arrived in Mauritius mid afternoon yesterday where I then settled in to the Address Boutique Hotel in Port Chambly. I stayed here last year and it’s a cool place to rest up after 40 hours of tiring travel. At … Read more
So, you want to be a traveler. Be sure you have a strong tolerance for stress and a ton of patience. Shortly before I boarded my first flight for St Brandon’s Atoll I got a text from Air France telling me my flight from Paris to Mauritius was cancelled. They rescheduled me on a flight … Read more
I’m about 15 minutes the longest journey I’ve ever done repeats itself. Last year I fished St. Brandon’s Atoll off the country of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. Today I’m headed back with some South African friends. I have some unfinished business to tend to. Last year I didn’t get my Indo-Pacific permit, better known … Read more
It wasn’t the most pleasant return home this week. Though the old car looks nice, after the World Championships in Spain I wanted to sit on my porch and soak up some sun, relax and heal some wounds. Instead we got 6” of snow and a high temperature of 35°. Luckily that’s moved on now … Read more
As fast as it begins – it’s over. A flash in life. For months I awaited adventures in Asturias Spain for the World Fly Fishing Championship Masters and already it’s a memory. But a dang good one. Congratulations to Team Spain for 1st, Team Italy for 2nd and Team France for 3rd. Also congratulations … Read more
I apologize for the lack of photos but when competing there’s little time for pictures. The jetlag, exhaustion and all that challenging stuff I experienced because of arriving the day the World Fly Fishing Masters Championship are gone after the full day of rest yesterday. That’s why 5:30 am coffee and breakfast didn’t come … Read more
“I apologize for the lack of photos but when competing there’s little time for pictures.” Day 1 of competition in the World Fly Fishing Masters Championships here in Asturias Spain began at 5:30 AM this morning over coffee then a breakfast. The Team USA starting lineup was Pete Erickson, Scott Robertson, Mike Sexton and … Read more
The World Fly Fishing Masters Championships here in Asturias Region of Spain officially began last night. Scott Robertson and I were delirious for the opening ceremonies being we got off the 30-hour plane ride from the USA only an hour before they started. The rest of our team, manager Jerry Arnold and Team Captain Pete … Read more