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 and no queenfish. Resting … 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
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 especially when you go this far from … 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