I've been super fortunate to have some amazing outdoor adventures over the years. But, on a long cabin fever day of January, I came up with 3 future goals. I figured if I wrote about them that would make them real.
At first pass, I concluded this list was extremely random; one from the Caribbean, one in the western backcountry, and one in the freshwater rivers. But, as I thought through it some more, I eventually put it all together. If there was one common thread between all three, it is that they are really difficult to do. Sure, there are bigger, badder, more dangerous and extreme things out there, but these three are just difficult to actually achieve. Now, it makes total sense.
Maybe these goals will evolve over time. Maybe I will add more. But for now, this is the short bucket list:
1. Permit on the Fly
Approximately 10 years ago on our Honeymoon in Belize, I decided to chase permit and my life would not be the same. My wife and I had spent the week catching bonefish, snook, and baby tarpon. We were high-fiving and having a blast. On the last day, the conditions were right and our guide asked if we want to go after permit. I just happened to have the 10 wt Sage my Dad built us for our honeymoon, so after a few confidence building bonefish, we went to chase tailing permit. I had plenty of legit chances on tailing permit, but in many instances I fell apart. When the pressure was on the line and you had one legit shot to make that cast, I flubbed. I did make a couple nice leads and i thought i did every thing right, but at the last minute, the permit refused. I walked away empty, humbled and changed forever. This permit sickness had entered my head and I will be going back.
