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Jungle Ulua

no@spam.com (Randall Bryett) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:30:00 CDT

I have communicated a bit with Micheal Owen who has done the reverse of myself and married an Australian and is now based there when not in Indonesia. You could be amongst the first to fly fish this region. I look forward to getting there one day for the fish and surfing opportunities. The web site is here it speaks for itself JUNGLEULUA

For the most part casting and spinning from virgin beaches and exposed reefs. This exclusive adventure is limited to 4 guests per month (generally 2 per trip) which enhances the experience and ensures quality fishing.
The logistics that go into making this adventure comfortable and safe are as complicated as any expedition into some of the most remote corners of the world. Electricity,endless amounts of hot fresh water and toilets are left behind once you leave the base camp. Due to the isolated location and the fact that porters are used to carry in supplies,your accommodations become a quality back country campsite for the days you fish. However,our back country campsite is hardly roughing it !! Enjoy a bottle of fine red wine,smoked salmon and a selection of cheeses at the end of the day. Settle your appetite with the catch of the day complimented by our international side dishes,all prepared by your guides. After dinner gaze at the Southern Cross and Milky Way or watch a bon fire while reflecting on the days experience. Retire to your private tent to ensure a comfortable nights sleep serenaded by the sounds of the sea and jungle. Live and fish your wildest dreams.
Jungle Ulua Fishing Adventures makes it happen in style !!

Pulling Fly Out of Arm

no@spam.com (Randall Bryett) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:00:00 CDT

I love every second of Steve's first pull of the hook... Grant your a wanker! (and I mean that in a good way) LINK

Shark ninja

no@spam.com (Randall Bryett) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:30:00 CDT

Brendan Mason and Myself had some fun with good mate Capt Dave Trimble over the 4th of July weekend. Brendan was the slayer of the Blue Sharks for his competition on Washington Fly Fishing.com and I managed one Mako out of 2 hooked on the last afternoon. Capt Dave of course showed us his Shark Ninja skills and caught a Blue shark in his bare hands. The day after we left Dave got 5 Makos......

Permit, Hook , Line, and Sinker?

no@spam.com (Randall Bryett) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:00:00 CDT

Our mate Al Simson recently had a film crew from an Austraia TV show Hook, Line and Sinker
Al helped them onto some Permit and before long they had him angling as well. Al said "Last trip I guided a film crew for the week. Both the presenters got Permit. The show will air next week in Australia. There were hundreds of fish around. The school that I hooked mine out of would have had 200 fish in it all tailing at the same time. What a sight. Lots of fish tailing on one of the flats each day, but were really hard to fool. Here are some photos of Permit that were tailing at my feet. I decided to put down the rod and get some shots."

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Pending World Record Mutton Snapper

no@spam.com (Randall Bryett) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:30:00 CDT

A new pending record for Mutton Snapper may have been set on June 24th in Cozumel by local resident Nassim Joaquin. The fish of 11lb was weighed and released by Nassim following the International Game Fish Assocation rules. This was Nassim's first time doing a live release for a world record application. If the submission is accepted by the IGFA this fish beats the current record of 8lb which is also held by Joaquin.

Super Grand Slam at Isla Blanca

no@spam.com (Randall Bryett) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT

We're back from 3 weeks of fishing with good mates in USA and Mexican waters. Cancun, Isla Blanca, Cozumel, Florida Keys, East Cape Baja and San Diego were the main locations. Many species were targeted and I caught my first SUPER GRAND SLAM which consisted of a Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish and Snook in one day. I added a Barracuda to that list and had them all by 11.40 am. More on all this and other stories about this trip soon. 3 weeks is not enough ..... I Don't Wanna Stop........

Goldens on the Flats

no@spam.com (Randall Bryett) — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 CDT

International Skink Rescue

no@spam.com (Al Simson) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:00:00 CDT

Being a fishing guide on Australia’s remote Cape York Peninsula I tend to see some amazing things while being on the water. Sharks smashing into the back of the boat chewing on the prop and stalling the outboard, massive crocodiles eating smaller crocodiles, dolphins teaching their young on the shallow flats how to hunt permit, miles upon miles of tuna smashing bait on the surface creating such a roar that it is deafening, these are some of things I get to witness. With each day on the water bringing new and bizarre eye candy one would wonder what I may see next. Well Mother Nature has a funny way with things and while guiding my American client John Berzins the other day we observed another bizarre example of her at work.

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Guides Day Off Part II

no@spam.com (Randall Bryett) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:30:00 CDT

More Batfish Man

no@spam.com (Randall Bryett) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:30:00 CDT

Had a few emails with our man in Cape York this week. Al sent us some pictures and now a short report to follow up on his Batfish on fly story. Read the whole story to see the photos and report.
Below is Al's latest Batfish on fly