Some once said that trout swim only in beautiful places. The same certainly holds for Atlantic salmon, steelhead, bonefish, and myriad other species fly fishermen and women pursure around the globe.
What makes an angling destination great goes beyond the size of the fish or the numbers landed fish. Every fishing expedition provides wonderful experiences.
Prior to departure there is the excitement of the planning, the anticipation, and the accumulation of way more tackle and gear that any single person could possibly need.
A great fishing destination arouses all the senses. One celebrates the spectacular scenery, the local culture, the camaraderie among fishing friends, and the opportunity to spend time in the great outdoors.
To me, the joy of fishing the world's great resources comes from the memories generated on each trip, even if it's just a small expedition in my local area or a trip to destinations far away.
It's all about spending time with close friends and meeting new ones. It's the epic battles and fish tales, many of which of course get exaggerated with time.
It's about cherishing those perfect moments where nothing else matters than spending time in the nature with good friends and practice the hobby you love the most, fly fishing.
Such memories and great times induce me to keep my bags packed in anticipation of my next fly-fishing journey.
Last year went on two great but very different trips, one trip to once again fly fish in the great Icelandic rivers and lakes, and one trip to Islamorada in the lovely Florida Keys to fly fish in the lightblue sea after redfish, bonefish an tarpoon...
