Drift DVD
Chris Beech gets in the mood for fly fishing.
It’s not often a production is released that captures the essence of what fly fishing is all about, and I believe that none has done such a fine job as Drift, by Confluence Films. www.confluencefilms.tv
Drift begins by running through the opening credits in such a way as to soothe the soul for what becomes a real visual and spiritual treat. An insight into the personal connection that several prominent fly fishers have with their sport. Shot entirely in 16-mm film, Drift is a stunning journey around the globe where the passion for fly fishing is captured from several perspectives.
This film will whet your appetite for spey casting, entertain you with the banjo playing serenades of Charlie Smith (who, in his mid seventies, still practices fly casting from his jetty every evening), make you shiver when you see the winter tailrace feature, and leave you stunned when you see what Kashmir has to offer. The passion that individuals have for their respective fisheries is clearly evident and the scenery is captured to perfection by cinematographer Chris Patterson.
Produced by Jim Klug, written and narrated by Tom Bie and directed by Chris Patterson, Confluence Films has demonstrated that fly fishing is about making connections, and they have captured the spirit of fly fishing.
Drift is a 65-minute fly fishing production par-excellence that you cannot miss.
Drift is available from the Compleat Flyfisher in Melbourne. Price is $39.95. Phone (03) 9621 1246.