You Need A Boat To Follow The Fish

Video Introduction by William L. Gills aka Bos'n Bill

Most boaters at one time or another break out the angling gear and follow the fish wherever they might be lurking.  Some boaters do it all the time, its the reason they own a boat; the boat is about the fish.

Waterline Media TV has put together a fly fishing video which follows the migration of tarpon around the backwaters of Florida.  A large silvery fish with scales the size of half dollar mirrors weighing between 80 to 280 lbs (36 to 127 kgs) migrate each summer up the east coast, USA as far as Virginia and into and around the Gulf Coast.

"Riding High - A Season on the Fly" with its beautiful graphics, imagery and cinematography puts you in the exciting hunt along with seasoned fly fisherman.  I warn you though, it contains some irreverent humor and salty language, so if you decide to view the video anyway, consider yourself forewarned.  In spite of the language it's well worth the trip for the adventure alone. A tribute to those who love to fish, live to fish!

Double click on the video to immerse yourself in the action.

William L. Gills aka Bos'n Bill, webmaster of this site, is the author of the book Lubber's log, published by Llumina Press; a boating journal and adventure story of the author's first time experiences in the preparation, maintenance and piloting of a new, unfamiliar boat. 

You can visit his website here.

Trip to Eden - A Tropical Paradise

Introduction by William L. Gills aka Bos'n Bill

I think most everyone longs for an Eden particularly when life goes awry.  Hey, an Eden is even good when things are going well.  Turns out there is a paradise in Papua, New Guinea that presents itself in a form most boaters or anyone with an inclination towards water can appreciate.  It's a place that has everything you would expect an Eden should have: brilliant deep tropical colors, clear, clean water, white sand, bubbling cascades, peaceful lagoons and native hand crafted boats.   It's a place where peace and harmony with nature is celebrated, where the sea meets the land and the land greets the sea.

Michael Fletcher, professional Australian photographer and filmmaker, takes us on an eight minute journey that highlights the beauty of this spectacular land.  The music by Hans Zimmer is from the movie, "The Thin Red Line".  Be sure to double click on the video for wide screen presentation. 

William L. Gills aka Bos'n Bill, webmaster of this site, is the author of the book Lubber's log, published by Llumina Press; a boating journal and adventure story of the author's first time experiences in the preparation, maintenance and piloting of a new, unfamiliar boat. 

You can visit his website here.