Storm Kills our Fishing in Dubai

Nick Bowles, Sammy and I made an attempt at fishing today in Dubai.  We took Nicks flats boat out but the wind was huge.  Not only that, the temperatures reached a high today of 70°.  That’s pretty cold for here.  We pulled off the water after two hours of struggling...

Return to Flyfishing in Dubai

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...

Memories from Sudan, Dubai and Oman – 2015

I have to slap myself to believe I’ve been saltwater fly fishing for five straight weeks out of Dubai, Sudan and Oman.  This has been no less than insane.  No doubt there were ups and downs and fishing overall was tough.  But saltwater fly fishing is always tough...

Return to the Great Fishing of Dubai

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.  ...

Fly Fishing in Dubai

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...