Tag: orbis terrarum

On Holiday

There’s something about fly-fishing trips in remote places; the whole journey there, when you realize that 99% of everyone else on the plane is from that country and are either going home or to work.  Being surrounded by Norwegian people, I had absolutely no idea what was being said, but knowing they are seriously kind and generous people, a polite smile and acknowledgment of acceptance in their country was all I needed to feel safe. My first trip to Norway was 4 years ago.  The main purpose of

8/1/2016•Lisa Isles

Where The Dinosaurs Roam

I opened the door of the Suburban and swung out my legs.  The thud of my wading boots on the packed, dry earth startled me back to attention.  I’d been hypnotized for the last hour, sitting in the back seat and staring out the window, while the truck was slowly maneuvered across the roadless ranchland. It was the view.  That view!  It was magnificent.  Mesmerizing.  The air was so clear and unpolluted that the sky was Technicolor blue.  Was that actually real?  It could have been a movie set.

8/1/2016•Liz Ogilvie

Escape Route

There are many ways that my life revolves around fishing … beginning with my morning routine. I have two different alarms and my favourite alarm, surprisingly, is the earlier one, because it’s my fishing alarm!  I like to get up and at ‘em and bolt through the front door.  I habitually check social media on my way to work, particularly to reply to any comments or messages I have received overnight and to scroll through Instagram for a minute or two to get me pumped up for the day – And yes, I fo

8/1/2016•Marina Gibson

The Smallest Decision

I sat anxiously until I heard the unmistakable beep of the seat belt sign clicking off. Immediately, I jumped up and snagged my rod case out of the overhead bin.  I clutched the case and breathed a sigh of relief, (my eternal fear is that I will forget my fly rod on an airplane).  I walked off the plane, breezed through customs, grabbed my white duffel bag, (breathed another sigh of relief knowing my luggage made it) and then walked outside.  I was greeted by the intense sunlight, hair-frizzing

8/1/2016•Gracie Baldwin

Me, My Baby Bump and Our Fly Fishing Life

My daily life has been all about fly fishing for a while.  My dreams, my plans and my energy have all consisted of fly fishing.  Happiness has come from every single cast and the rivers have been the road I walk.  I have seen, felt and heard just for myself.   But when the colors of autumn were behind and the whiteness of winter was landing on the rivers, one season of my life was getting to the end.  Since that moment, everything in my world has been different.  I am not living only for myself

8/1/2016•Veera Viitanen

Spectacular Places

My father always says a large part of his love for fly fishing derives from its ability to bring you to spectacular places that otherwise you may never see. An avid recreational fly fisherman, he has been introducing me to places over the last few years. Although not instantly enamored by the fishing part, I continued to go on the trips because I love to travel and spend time with my family.  It wasn’t the idea of fly fishing for bonefish and tarpon that convinced me to go to Cuba; truthfully th

8/1/2016•Hannah Kiesler

The Cuban Mojito

2 oz       Cuban Rum 1.5 oz    Lime juice 6            Mint Leaves 1 tsp     Sugar top.       Club Soda To Build: Place your lime juice, sugar and mint in the bottom of your glass.  Use a muddler to bruise the mint and begin melting the sugar.  Add ice and rum to glass and stir to chill.  Top with club soda and a fresh sprig of mint and a lime wedge. The Mojito is Cuba’s oldest cocktail.  We were lucky enough here at the DUN offices to have a good friend head down to Cuba this year.  We to

8/1/2016•Dun Magazine

Patagonia Fishing Skort

My Patagonia skirt is the perfect “can’t-go-without” item for any day on the river. With a summer as hot as ours has been, staying cool is something I’ve been extremely grateful for. This skirt is not only super light for hot days, but the material makes it quick-drying (one aspect I think we can all agree is essential for a trip on the water). I also adore how comfortable this skirt is! Most people who know me would agree that I don’t usually wear skirts. I don’t like the restricting quality t

8/1/2016•Grace Erin