Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Mike Dawes, former president of WorldCast Anglers and a lifetime exploratory angler, built his fly fishing resume by chasing specific species rather than fishing for everything. Mike Dawes talks about travel, about what dedicating yourself to a single species such as permit asks of an angler, and about the adventures that come with that choice.
Mike Dawes is a lifetime exploratory angler and the former president of WorldCast Anglers.
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What does dedicating yourself to one fly fishing species actually mean?
Dedicating yourself to one species means organizing travel, time and effort around that fish instead of casting at whatever water is nearest. Mike Dawes describes that commitment as the thing that shaped his fly fishing resume. The trade is fewer easy days and a deeper understanding of one quarry.
Who is Mike Dawes?
Mike Dawes is the former president of WorldCast Anglers and a lifetime exploratory angler. Mike Dawes has spent years traveling to fish, and African Waters and Permit to Think both come up as part of that world.
How does travel change the way you chase permit?
Permit and other targeted species pull an angler away from home water, so travel becomes part of the pursuit rather than a bonus. Mike Dawes talks about the adventures that come with that kind of travel, and about the exploratory habit behind it.
Key takeaways
- Mike Dawes is the former president of WorldCast Anglers.
- Chasing one species means building travel and time around that fish.
- Exploratory fly fishing produces adventures alongside the fishing itself.
- African Waters and Permit to Think come up in the conversation.
