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
Dale Hollow Reservoirstraddles the line between Kentucky and Tennessee. It’s a huge reservoir and famous for its fishing, particularly its smallmouth bass fishing. On a slow fishing day in 1955 this old artificial lake produced the world record smallmouth bass of 11pound, 15 ounce. Smallmouth is one of my favorite fish and I’ve been aware of … Read more
I’m constantly asked why I’d want to “waste time” trout fishing anywhere other than around home. Sure, trout fishing at home is remarkable. But it’s not so much about the catching for me as it is the experience. And a chance to explore a new piece of water with fly rod in hand never lets … Read more