In the Loop Fly Fishing Magazine - Issue 21  

After over a decade of relentlessly pursuing every corner of BC’s stillwater fishery, many days spent fishing begin to blend together. However, there are always those that stand out, both the fish that you are lucky enough to land and the ones that leave you wondering. I’m here to recount two fishing experiences that have etched themselves into my mind to a point that just the mere thought of them brings me to another place.

New Zealand is known world-wide for its spectacular brown trout fishing. Tasmania, which is located a little to the West - just South of Australia, has much the same potential for producing massive brown trout in pristine rivers and lakes - but it is quite unexplored and under-exposed compared to New Zealand.

On my recent trip to Oman, I discovered a new species that has become one of my favourites, and now I’m hooked and can only think about getting down there again to chase these colourful and curious creatures with a fly.

New Zealand has so much to offer – and not just for us fly fishermen. The beautiful country south-east of Australia is the perfect place to spend valuable time vacationing with loved ones. Or even better: Why not combine family time and time spent on the water, fly fishing?

If you ever mention the word ‘permit’ to any avid fly fisherman who has been fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to fish for these fish, you can expect a variation of reactions. Some, if not many of them however, will result with a tear in the eye. In my personal opinion I see permit fishing as a love/hate relationship, or more precisely: I love to hate permit.

Stephan Dombaj and Paulo Hoffmann from Fly Fishing Nation spent the better part of the last two months, fishing for Dorado, Peacock Bass, Arapaima, and more exotic jungle fish. Here’s pt I of a three-piece adventure trip.