Dan Fallon's August 2009 Fly Fishing Column
By Dan Fallon

Mystic Rivers Himalayan Outback Update

“ I’ll have them fly to India for gold,
Ransack the ocean for orient pearl... “

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This August summer 2009 column is dedicated to all the sedentary, slovenly, city limit fly fishers world over. You know who you are, don’t you! I’m going to rattle your cages dreamers with a reality flash! I have a suggestion, instead of watching that 1000 inch plasma baby sitter and wondering why your pants no longer fit? Perhaps a little change might do you good? Misty Dhillon fly fishing guide, naturalist, lover of all things that swim in the remote Himalayan wilderness would like to make your acquaintance my friend.

Once you land at the New Delhi Airport be prepared to be mesmerized, sultry colors, spicy foods, people from all over the planet seem to be everywhere! You are in modern India truly sensory overload... Misty will meet you and his smile and able fellow guides escort you out of town and into remote Himalayan river drainage where Tigers and elephants are often seen. Fly fishing is mostly drifting and experiencing exotic birds and animals until the explosive strike of perhaps the hardest fighting fresh water game fish known! The mighty Mahseer which can top 70lbs indigenous will take you to school no question. Misty’s clients speak of magical moments when these fighters who rarely encounter humans take off on 100 yard runs and then do it again. Fly reels screaming, smoking as wet line explodes! These fish require muscle and talent to land. Trout species like Browns exist as does another worthy adversary the giant catfish known as Gooch that can reach 400lbs. These surreal cats have teeth and will give you a work out as well. In short dreamers, this place is real affordable and very necessary to your international fly fishing resume’.

Those naturalist fly fishers who understand the horrific fact few wild tigers are left in this world can relish in the possibility of seeing this magnificent beast in its own world. Misty can’t swear every client will see a tiger, they are seen several times a year. Ruth Padel has written a fine book “ Tigers In Red Weather “ published by Walker & Company New York. This fly adventure has everything going for it one can imagine. Exotic hard fighting wild fish who hit flies like freight trains. Excellent indigenous Indian Cuisine and seasoned guides who will put you on fish no question! Sooo my rapidly expanding waistline, city limits loving one or twice a year fly dreamer. Here it is plain and simple, why not change your predictable fly fishing mind set. Stretch out take in a new old world country and have your self a real fly adventures before its too late?

Contact Misty at info@himalayanoutback.com Or www.himalayanoutback.com Tell him Mr. Wolf sent you Pilgrim....

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