Approaching Infinity

The dawn was hazy. The white tinged horizon signalled palm oil plantation harvesting season had commenced across South East Asia. This meant migratory sails, the strong, robust breeders would be present.

Before too long we were sandwiched between rampaging Spanish Mackerel and aggressive Sail Fish. We caught and released both in numbers all day long.

Some Sail fish were caught sight casting to “Finning” fish, this is when the fish are observed cruising along the surface of the water with dorsal fin and tail protruding the surface. You don’t get much better than that in sport fishing terms. The 10 wt fly rod got a work out and we did break out the light spinning gear on some of the Mackerel.

It was one of those “infinity” type days. You can tell you are having them when a comfortable silence remains over the group as nobody wants to say anything that might jinx the run of remarkable good luck. After a while though, you realize you are experiencing a day that ceases to disappoint and absorb yourself in the action.

We had squid attaching themselves to hooked baitfish (which were kept live as bait for some sail fish action), pelagics all around the boat, triple hookups and even managed to capture some of those “photos of a lifetime”.

Think about the timing that goes into a 50kg yellow fin tuna launching itself to intercept an airborne flying fish travelling at speed?! Now that’s one unlucky flying fish.

It was with pleasure we cleaned up and headed back. It was an action packed day. It was from the pier that we made our way back to Singapore. Engineers, backpackers, golfers and greying academics baffling to one another over logic, our love for fishing and the outdoors and questions on everything from zero to infinity.

Blue Latitudes

Early "Kiritimati" Present

With Air Pacific recently reopening up services to what many would regard as the best saltwater fly destination for bonefish on the planet, now has never been a better time to do something about getting this trip on your "bucket list". (aka Things to do before you kick the bucket) The immediacy of the successes and failures of this place transcends the body count.

Drop me a line if you would like to find out more about arranging your customised trip to Christmas Island or other South Pacific paradises......






"Boldly going where Captian Cook has gone before"













Please Release Me

The east coast of Malaysia ranks up there with the rest of the Sail Fishing mecca hotspots such as Costa Rica. Infrastructure that isn't as well developed as other mass marketed locations keeps this part of the world relatively protected from the masses. As a result, double digit catch and release days are prolific.

Drop me a line if you would like to find out more about arranging your customised trip to this and other South East Asian locations......




Bones in Belize

Sometimes pictures speak a thousand words. In the foreground boundless numbers of  bonefish, tarpon and permit lurk and in the background, well over one thousand fathoms of reasons to get here.

Belize has a rich history that non fishos will also love exploring.

So, do you want to get to Belize? Contact me.



Los Roques.

Truly a remarkable place. The expedition to Los Roques lends it self to the perfect trip with the loved ones where you can sell more than just the prospect of world class fishing. You can safely pitch this destination as the "second honeymoon".

With massive expanses of white sand flats, blue lagoons and isolated quays, Los Roques takes you to a place somewhere between isolation and solitude.



Jumper

Early season sails (2010) have gotten off to a great start on the east coast of Malaysia where double digit catch and release days have been the norm. Season runs until approximately the end of October so contact me should you be interested in experiencing some of the best sail fishing in the world