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
Sunrise came early in Dubai today. I was glad. It was time to get up and chase down some queenfish with friend Nick Bowles, founder of Ocean Active Fly. Nick and I first met and fished back in 2014. After that one day on the water Nick had me move out of my hotel and … Read more
I didn’t want to get my expectations too high that we’d fish Dubai today. The weather has been cruel much of this trip. Nick Bowles and I bagged fishing yesterday due to wind and today’s forecast had more of the same. But we went to bed crossing our fingers, and lo and behold, when we … Read more
December 13, 2016 The wind stopped and the normal heat was back for our morning of fly fishing in Dubai. The sea was glass which you learned earlier on this trip in the Seychelles, isn’t exactly ideal for fly fishing. Nonetheless, Nick Bowles of Ocean Active, Sam Vigneri and I went out to toss … Read more
The night was short. Sammy and I flew a redeye from Mahe, Seychelles to Dubai, United Arab Emirates arriving at 4:20 AM. I slept 3 hours so at touch down I was rested and ready to bust through customs. Sammy tagged along wearily for two reasons. He was tired but also on edge. This is … Read more
Granny and I had coffee at 5 AM with Nick Bowles and one of Ocean Actives guides, Cameron Mundy, this morning. Cameron has been guiding in Southern Oman and returned when the season ended last week. It was time to take Granny in front of Dubai for her first queenfish. I’m not sure what … Read more
Thanks to the modern world I’m in a time warp. Only hours ago I was shooting meadow voles in the back yard and now I’m 8,000 miles from home in Dubai, United Arab Emirates listening to the call to prayer. And as planned, I’ve already relished in some fishing. I arrived in Dubai on … Read more
I’m guessing you’ve noticed by now, I keep the pedal to the metal. I had smooth travel from Victor, Idaho all the way to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Just two flights, Jackson Hole direct to Atlanta (3 hours) then Atlanta direct to Dubai (14 hours). From my door to my hotel in Dubai took … Read more