“Sorry for the delay. I got home from the Amazon sick as a dog. Then had computer problems. Then I went to FL and delivered a weekend of presentations. Of course I stayed for a little fishing. FL blogs coming soon” Man how time flies on these expeditions. Seems like me, Rodrigo, Joe … Read more
I’ve been fighting something the last few days. It’s been a mild sore throat and now a ton of crap in my lungs. A bit of advice; when you travel somewhere remote be sure to have some drugs for at least the simple things. I have no doubt that had I not had a dose … Read more
Just a reminder of where I am this week. I’m a guest of Rodrigo Salles of Untamed Angling and us along with friends Joe Wolthuis and Ross Purnell are on the Xingu River in the Amazon of Brazil. We are fishing mostly payara, but everything that wants to play is welcome. Its an incredibly wild … Read more
It was gorgeous morning here at Xingu Lodge on the Xingu River deep in the Amazon. I was up before 5 AM enjoying the birds while working on my blog from yesterday. The bird life is incredible in every direction and on the far side of the river you hear the roar of howler monkeys. … Read more
I mentioned that the Xingu River has over 700 species of fish. No doubt, you all are expecting me to rack up thirty plus species and celebrate my 500th on fly this week. But, that’s unlikely to happen. First of all, most of the 700 species are aquarium size fish. In fact, if you have … Read more
It was a great evening reuniting with my friends Joe Wolthuis and Ross Purnell in Manaus, Brazil last night. All three of us were supposed to arrive Thursday night but as you read yesterday, Delta left me hanging in Atlanta for another 20 hours. But I made it here late yesterday afternoon and as soon … Read more
I woke up to find that a paddle crushed my 6-weight Winston while traveling down river last night. It seemed as though today wasn’t going to be a shining one but fortunately it was all uphill from there. Ben and I left with our guide Augustin early, skipping breakfast in hopes to catch a payara … Read more
I was dang near shivering when heaps of jungle birds began to sing at 5:30 AM. The night temps dropped to the low 70°’s and perhaps even upper 60°’s. Not only is this place paradise from the scenic point of view but its the perfect climate here at the Untamed Angling Camp of Kendjam on … Read more