![]() The crew worked extremely hard and were dedicated to the film and getting the story, filming, people, etc. We have been lucky to have done about 25 different shows for TV, so I thought I knew a little bit about the process and work, but the film was a whole different level. What was the filmmaking process like? Have you done this before? Do you have any B roll footage you'd like to share? I spoke at length with RA and Sarah, and a plan was hatched, and they pulled this whole film together, and the end result is the first fly fishing film in the Middle East showing queenfish on the film tour for the first time, very proud and excited to have done the film! No one had ever done a fly fishing film in the Middle East, all we see about the Middle East in the news is generally negative, I wanted to show what I see and experience every day, an incredible country and place with some wild fishing! So I started speaking to Jako Lucas, and he introduced me to Sarah Grigg and then to RA Beattie. I thought how awesome it would be to show the fly fishing World, something totally different and a new species. I loved watching all the amazing fly fishing films that have been made and at ICast I had been to the Drake Awards, and I just thought it was truly fantastic what people were doing and I thought it would be great to do a fly fishing film in Dubai as Dubai is such a different place and is a thriving modern City. What inspired you to make a film about the fishing in Dubai? How did you first become involved with T&T? Our fishing is half day, and then the rest of the day you can go up the biggest Building in the World, stay in the Worlds Tallest Hotel, Snow ski, desert safaris or chill out at one of the 5 star hotels or water parks. ![]() Then you are fishing the biggest man-made reefs in the World with the Palm and World Islands. It is truly unique in so many ways firstly it is in the Middle East, it is in the center of the World and accessible from anywhere. What sets Dubai apart from other fly fishing destinations around the world?ĭubai is what sets Dubai apart from the rest of the Worlds fly fishing destinations. Initially, I had to Google Dubai and Google Fishing in Dubai! Saw the weather was warm and there were a lot of fish to catch and booked my ticket! 16 years later, two kids and a fishing business it was the best move we ever made! I was living and working in London when my then girlfriend now wife joined Emirates Airlines and moved to Dubai. In the interview below, Nick gives us a look into his world. You might be wondering how someone lands such a dream gig in one of the world's most interesting places and how the idea for Dubai On The Fly came about. Queenfish are one of the targeted trophies while fishing in Dubai's waters. Nick uses the Exocett series to tame Dubai's wild locals. There aren't too many fisheries that allow you to chase such a wide variety of fish in such a small concentrated area and with the some of the world's most astounding architecture in the background. Among the more desirable species to target on the fly are queenfish, kingfish, barracuda, golden trevally, orange spotted trevally, and cobia. ![]() Giving a new meaning to the term "urban angling" the waters surrounding Dubai are filled with an abundance of aquatic life. While Dubai is known for many things, fly fishing has not always been one of them. Dubai, located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf is known for its iconic skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, 5 star restaurants, and rich Middle Eastern culture. ![]() Thank you all for bearing with us while we navigate the pandemic.T&T Ambassador, Captain Nick Bowles, Owner of Ocean Active Fishing, takes us to one of the world's most interesting fisheries in the F3T feature film Dubai On The Fly. Masks are recommended in The Center Theater. *The Fly Fishing Film Tour will no longer be requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to be admitted to their show. Join us for this year's F3T and get excited to grab a rod and hit the water this upcoming season. From Costa Rica to Australia to Louisiana and beyond, you can expect to see exciting action and amazing stories of anglers from across the globe. The Fly Fishing Film Tour is back and returning to theaters this season! The 16th annual show is chock-full of the best films that are sure to feed your fishing addiction. ![]() All proceeds from the evening will go to locally selected nonprofits and conservation organizations. Beer, wine and fly fishing raffle prizes will be available. Doors open at 6:00 pm for a pre-event social, so if you have time, join us before the films start to catch up with your angler buddies. The Fly Fishing Film Tour is brought to Jackson WY by WorldCast Anglers. ![]()
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