After writing two weeks’ worth of big time blogs about this sensational Australian fly fishing adventure, it’s time to close the book. This has been a really fun adventure to document. Everything about this trip was a success and I’ve already talked with Aussie Fly Fisher and Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures about locking dates for … Read more
If you’ve not heard of the blue bastard until reading the blog this week, I’m certain you’re not alone. This burly flats dweller is not widespread and unique to the northern reaches of Australia – far from where most saltwater fly anglers ever go. But here in Australia, the blue bastard (Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus) is one … Read more
“Red sky in morning sailors take warning” is a deep-rooted saying that means storms and rain is coming. It may be old but in my experience its 100% true. That’s why as I worked on my blog this morning on the upper deck, I was a bit concerned for today’s weather. Funny thing, we … Read more
It was eerily calm here top of the Wessel Islands of northern Australia this morning. Not only that, it was heavily overcast again and drizzly. Not ideal for flats fishing being fish can hear and see you far before you see them. We mixed up fishing partners again. Today I fished with Steve Fitzsimons. … Read more
We traveled seven hours last night nearly due north on our mothership the Wildcard. It was a wave rolling ride. Fortunately it rocked my seaworthy Yellow Dog Flyfishing group to sleep. The only time I woke for a few minutes was when I heard our mighty anchor drop around 1 AM this morning. We are … Read more
Neuman and I fished together again today here in the Wessel Islands of Australia. I’ll start mixing up the angler’s rotation tomorrow. I needed one more day of watching Mike enjoy his first flats fishing experiences. Everything he sees and every fish he catches puts such a massive smile on his face I simply don’t … Read more
To say Mike Neuman and I have been eagerly waiting for our first day fly fishing the flats together in the Wessel Islands of Australia is an understatement. I booked this Yellow Dog Flyfishing hosted trip 18 months ago and Neuman was one of the first to sign up. I’m happy to say, today we … Read more
Mike Neuman, Michael Lodge and I ended our 4th long day of travel last night at 6 PM at the Walkabout Hotel in Nhulunbuy, N.T. Outback Australia. The other three of my Yellow Dog Hosted trip folks, Steve Fitzsimons, Therese Rappazini and Jeff Smith were already here. They have actually been in Australia a few … Read more
It’s been another amazing year of fishing but it’s not done yet. Over the last 30 hours, since the minute Thanksgiving came to an end, I’ve been traveling for Sydney Australia with my buddy Mike Neuman. Numzie is one of five anglers I’m hosting to Australia for Yellow Dog Flyfishing that include some of my … Read more
Our last day drive north with Josh and Aussie Fly Fishers was lively. We had a wallaby barely clear the front of the truck. Later in the ride we saw two dashing kangaroos cross. We spotted more animals from afar that we weren’t sure of. Perhaps a feral pig and a dingo. The aggressive controlled … Read more
Friend Mike Lodge of Rhode Island, someone who travels on each and everyone of my hosted Yellow Dog trips, fished here on the west side of Cape York with Aussie Fly Fishers earlier this year. Mike is an incredible fly tier and enjoys matching the crab hatches for permit, triggerfish and more around the world. … Read more
We beat the afternoon offshore wind yesterday and we decided to try and beat it again. Departing at 6 AM for fishing here on the west side of Cape York Australia will be the norm for our last four days of fishing. Aussie Fly Fishers guide James had us heading south of Weipa by 6:15. … Read more