Episode 204 - Oman Fly fishing with Arabian Sport Fishing

About this episode

The episode discusses an epic fly fishing trip to Oman, focusing on the rare Africanus Permit and innovative fishing techniques.

On this episode, we highlight a once in a lifetime experience for host Chris and guest co host Steve Kirkham who both recently returned from an epic trip to Hasik, which is located in Oman. After an epic 30 odd hours of travel, the boys arrived in a whole new world of landscape, culture and wildlife to have an opportunity to catch the rarest Permit in the world, Trachinotus Africanus. Hosted by the legendary Clare Carter (owner of Arabian Sport Fishing) and head guide Wesley Rapson, Chris and Steve were treated to a truly "excellent adventure". On this show, we discuss the travels, Omani culture and the great setup that Arabian Sport Fishing offer... We also talk about a new and emerging way to fish for Africanus Permit that Wes and Clare from ASF are pioneering. There is very little information about this way of fishing for them, so we hope enjoy the show and perhaps get a new way of looking at one of the coveted "Big 4" permit species. Hear us talk about crazy number of Permit and how targeting and feeding tailing fish with crustacean patterns is not only the latest way to fish for them, but the numbers suggest its a way way more effective way to fish for them. If you are in…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Andrew Volter

Guest: Steve Kirkham

Topics covered

• fly fishing
• Oman
• Permit fishing
• travel
• Omani culture
• fishing techniques

Keywords

• fly fishing
• Oman
• Africanus Permit
• fishing techniques
• travel
• Omani culture
• Arabian Sport Fishing

Sponsors

Power Pole, Beast Brushes, Ketta

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arabian Sport Fishing

Products: Power Pole, Beast Brushes, Ketta

Places: Hasik, Oman

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