About ten days ago I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Will Rice. Will is the host of “The Current – A Fly Fishing Podcast”. We talked about my amazing peacock bass trip to the Rio Marie in Brazil last September, fly fishing for carp, my art, travel and more. It’s a little … Read more
I’m back to my early up routine today here on the Marié River in the Amazon. The chef had the coffee ready at 5:30 and I headed on the deck of the Untamed Amazon to work on my blog and watch the sunrise. The skies were ominous showing signs of rain. By the time … Read more
I advise fly fishing travelers to set goals for every trip. But keep them realistic based on location, fish species, time of year, weather and your abilities. Realize that “fish of a lifetime” don’t jump on the hook and persistence and patience are your best friends. Listen to your guide and be prepared to learn … Read more
Sleeping was hard last night. I felt like when I was a boy trying to sleep before the opening day of trout season. Yesterday on the Iriri River our fishing was so spectacular I was overly excited for today. I spent most of the night listening to frogs, night birds and howler monkeys while star … Read more
Last nights unsuccessful fishing on Awarmi Slough was our warm-up session. Indeed there were arapaima, but really Awarmi is close to the Rewa Eco-Lodge and the best option for the half day of fishing available. It’s a good place to get tuned up, let guides to see how you cast and get acquainted. Every lodge … Read more