The goal of this expedition is to show Bhutan as a legitimate off-the-grid fishery through photos and film so it can soon be available through Yellow Dog Flyfishing to all physically able and adventurous fly fishers. As a blessed angler that has seen most destinations, including many of the best mahseer rivers in the Himalayas, … Read more
Taking in the phenomenal sites of Bhutan have been a true treat the last two days. Our Yellow Dog Flyfishing (YD) film crew joined with Bryant Dunn and his Himalayan Flyfishing Adventure team has had a blast. But today we honed our focus to our main goal – catch some fish and film them so … Read more
We began our day in Thimphu, Bhutan with sunrise on the tallest sitting Buddha in the world, (Dordenma) at Kuenselphodrang. This amazing Buddha sits along the mountain side overlooking the capital city. When I was here in 2014 this amazing Buddha was under construction. Now it’s complete and we got to tour inside. Just like … Read more
I woke up spry today considering here in Bhutan is a 13 hour time difference from Wisconsin. The key to killing jetlag is to pretend you’re not tired and go for it. Jim Klug, Chris Patterson and I ignored being tired in Bangkok a couple days ago and yesterday upon our arrival here I Paro … Read more
The worlds most dangerous commercial flight on earth went boringly smooth today from Bangkok, Thailand to Paro, Bhutan. The most exciting part of our early departing 4 hour 17 minute flight was our stopover. I said it would be Daka India yesterday. I was incorrect, it was Dhaka, Bangladesh. Jim, Chris and I could see … Read more
Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures founder Jim Klug, master cinemaphotographer Chris Patterson and I are more than half way to the Himalayan Mountains of Bhutan enjoying about a 36 hour layover in Bangkok. Jim and I arrived late last night. Chris came in early this morning. You’d think we’d devour some Thai food but everything around … Read more
I’m chilling out here at the Delta Lounge in Minneapolis on a long but relaxing layover before on to Seoul, Korea then to Bangkok for a couple days. Soon Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures founder Jim Klug and master cinemaphotographer Chris Patterson will be here too. Thursday morning we’ll continue on to the Himalayan mountains of … Read more
Today wasn’t exactly one you wake up and want to go fishing. It was one of those sloppy spring Tuesdays with wet snow falling hard yet barely accumulating. What amassed turned to dicey road-coating slush. To add to the loveliness, we had sideswiping wind gust up to 41 mph. But for those passionate about steelheading, … Read more
I finished up the 2024 “Winter” fly fishing speaking tour in Canada earlier this week. While most the season has been easy traveling gig to gig, the snow finally caught up with me. I was hindered by heavy snow in Lethbridge, Alberta and dealt with the white stuff right through my final presentation on Monday … Read more
The final whirlwind of my 2024 speaking tour is off to a good start. I kicked it in to gear in Great Falls, MT last night for Missouri River Flyfishers delivering “Trout Bumming the Lakes of Yellowstone”. This was at least my third time speaking to the club – maybe the fourth. In any case, … Read more
It was a pleasure to be back in Minnesota at the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo this past weekend. I shared headliner speaking duties with friend and well-known author and angler, George Daniel. We both presented numerous presentations over three days and all were well attended by fun folks eager to learn new techniques and … Read more
I’m stoked to be back speaking at the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo in St. Paul, MN this week – Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 15-17. I’ll be sharing a booth with George Daniel and Granny will be there with my books and showing off my famous fish coffee mugs and steins. I’ll even have … Read more