Welcome to Blue Latitudes

The art of flyfishing, like anything worthwhile pursuing in life, is time consuming. I guess that's kind of the whole point.

Flyfishing encompasses the focal point of these journeys and hopefully inspire you through the photographic essays and commentary. The locations visited are ranked amongst some of the most naturally beautiful locations in the world.

Arranging a customised fishing expedition to most of the locations discussed within or any others is as easy as contacting me via email. Fly fishing need not be reserved for the well heeled. I'd be happy to get you started with advice on appropriate equipment, down to custom designing your trip to suit your experience level, budget and preferences. All of my "work" to date has been word of mouth and trips are limited.

In a world where commercial harvesting has cut deeply into the quality of saltwater sports fishing, the places visited stand untouched. If you guage a fishing trips success based on the body count I would encourage you to direct your enquiries to the mass marketed lodges. I subscribe to catch and release philosophies, other than with those we eat, and provide professional photos of the experience. : - )

Whether you're throwing out consistent 100ft casts or totally new to the sport, if you require attention to detail and an open minded service from someone that does what he says he will do, then I would love to hear from you.

So, let's do it. Guaranteed to be some of the best fun you have standing up...

Cheers
Jason

Thursday, 23 September 2010

Heaven on Earth

Ever arrived at that holiday destination only to be disappointed because that picture perfect postcard in the brochure was the only picture possible?  Well I will vouch that this place makes you feel like you are actually walking through the postcard, all the time.  I'm talking about the Cook Islands.  With anything though the further you are away from well worn tracks the more special the places become, so that statement doesn't hold true for the more developed islands in the Cooks.  I guess learning to fly fish might give you a plausible excuse to wade around waist deep in this gin clear tropical water...



Bonefish enthusiasts should consider investigating the Cook Islands in more depth.  It has had a few false starts, they still have issues with the locals netting expansive flats but potential still exists on Aitutaki and Penhryn in particular.  We are talking fewer but massive Boneage. Some of the resorts are amazing.  A few signed photos of Bruce Willis and Co. with thank-you's to the staff for a wonderful stay at Pearl Pacific probably vindicates this.  Tis a romantic place too. As always, the locals are delightful.





I also explored the southern most island in the Cook group, Mangia, with an Australian based fishing agent and co fishing photo journalist to explore it but it's a rugged coast with little flats potential.  GT potential exists however. 

Here's an article, specifically about the Bonefishing on Aitutaki, that saw Gordon Howlett, Greg Finney, Daniel Sefton and I tangle with some of the Cook's best.







As always, shout out for more information about the Cook Islands.  If I can't help, I will find out or I will happily direct you to existing agencies that have been sending clients to the Cooks for years. 

Let's do it!
Jason Borg
jjborg76@hotmail.com
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