Thomas and Thomas Owner, Neville Orsmond goes to Mexico in search of Permit. Video by Film Maker and Photographer, Christian Ihrybauer "In the competitive, passion and Adrenaline inducing sport of Saltwater Fly Fishing, many fishermen become obsessed about holding the biggest, perfect, most difficult to catch fish on front of the camera and snap their bragging rights for the pre-dinner margarita lubricated Fish-talk. In "Relieving Expectations or Only the Ultimate Prize is catching the Fish", I am doing exactly that: relieving expectations. We caught no fish that day in Mexico's Ascension Bay. Yet, spending time with three incredibly jovial and well natured gentleman, one of them being the owner of one of the finest handcrafted Fly Rods company, Thomas & Thomas, no less, was a refreshing glimpse into the simple pleasures of experiencing the real prize of Fly Fishing: a serene day out in nature's finest gifts of an environment, quietly chasing the smartest fish you have (n)ever seen, and enjoying the friendly, harmless banter humans can enjoy with each other when their basic desires for safety and awe for natural wonders are met. Whereas fishermen like to pretend that they go fishing to catch the fish, I have the sneaking suspicion they do it mainly to get out of the intensity of life as we know it. This day was made possible thanks to the expert guiding of Christian Cardenas, the witty, insanely competent fisherman Miguel (whose surname escapes me) and the amiable, Super Refreshingly Down-to-earth company of Neville Orsmond, as well as the pampering care of the apex of Fly Fishing Lodges: Grand Slam of Punta Allen. A big thanks goes out to them all and I hope we can do more of these. and who knows, perhaps one day the Ultimate Prize will be won. Music: "Stobart's Blues" by I Monster (facebook.com/imonsterband) Created by: 4BC Productions' Christian Ihrybauer (facebook.com/Cri4BC) Shot on: Canon 6D + GoPro Hero 4 Black(alicious)
