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The New Fly Fisher - Recommended Guides &
Lodges
We are blessed to travel to some
great locations throughout North America and to fish with some
of the best guides available. As a service to our viewers, we
provide the following list of
Lodges &
Guides who we have worked
with us over the past few years. Each is highly recommended by
the staff of The New Fly Fisher.
Recommended Guides
Whistler Fly Fishing
A fly fishing school, guide service and specialty fly shop
located in the beautiful resort town of Whistler. Nestled
amongst the glacier topped mountains of British Columbia's
southern coast, the resort town of Whistler B.C. is home to
ski-bum and Steelheader alike. Their guide service offers half
day and full day trips on the many rivers and lakes in the
Whistler area. As well, they do fly-in trips and multi-day
excursions. Their flyshop is unique because of their spey
specialty in fly fishing. Brian Niska and his staff have an
incredible level of knowledge on all things related to spey
fishing. Contact them at: 1-888-822-3474 or
http://www.whistlerflyfishing.com/
When you first contact Straub's Montana Fishing Outfitters,
you will quickly discover their passion for rivers, trout, and
fly-fishing. As every bend of the river holds a different
current, every client and every guided trip is unique. Their
home river is the Missouri but they can take people almost
anywhere in Montana. Patrick and his staff guide on rivers such
as the Yellowstone, Madison, Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Big Hole,
and Beaverhead. They also take anglers to many small streams on
private ranches if so you can avoid crowds. Contact them at:
406-495-487 or
http://www.montanaflywater.com/
Jacklin's Fly Shop
Thinking about casting dry flies all day on Montana's famed
Madison River? How about casting to a 20" rainbow in the largest
and one of the most pristine spring creeks in North America, the
Henry's Fork? Perhaps you'd rather fish in the tranquil waters
of Yellowstone National Park and enjoy the erupting of geysers
in the background as steam fills the air while you're busy
landing a wild brown trout on the Firehole River. Bob Jacklin is
one of the most knowledgeable guides we have ever fishing with
and he is also one real nice man. If you want to fish the famed
waters around West Yellowstone, then contact Bob and his staff.
1-406-646-7336 or
www.jacklinsflyshop.com
Reel Peace Charters
Venice, Louisiana is the last outpost accessible by land
along the mighty Mississippi River and is square in the middle
of the richest fishing grounds in North America. For those that
like to fly fish the Mississippi River Delta is the heart of the
food chain for the gulf fishery. The nutrients carried by the
river attract every kind of baitfish, the baitfish in turn
attract every kind of game fish. From Tarpon to Tuna, from
Marlin to Redfish, there is no fish that does not come here to
feast in the rich waters of the delta. The folks at Reel Peace
Charters have built an incredibly strong reputation based on
their ability to find fish and help anglers. Contact them at:
http://www.reelpeace.com/
or (985) 534-2278
Fish Tales Fly Shop
Fish Tales is a full-service fly shop within minutes of Southern
Alberta's world-famous Bow River. Whether you're planning a
one-day float on Calgary's renowned Bow River or want to explore
other nearby waters, they can arrange the details for your next
angling adventure. We offer one, two, and multi-day packages and
will design trips to your specifications. Their guides will make
your next fly fishing trip memorable. They'll give you a full
day on the water and they're likely to teach you something about
the area, its inhabitants, and its wildlife as you float or
walk-and-wade on some of the area's beautiful waters. Contact
Dave or any of his staff at: 1-866-640-1273 or
http://www.fishtales.ca/
Platte River Fly Shop
The North Platte River Fly Shop has been a must stop destination
for anglers wanting the latest information on hatches,
conditions, and the right equipment before they head out. Since
1994, the Platte River Fly Shop and Wyoming Fly Fishing Guide
Service has been providing customers with the best local guides
for the Blue Ribbon sections...Grey Reef, Miracle Mile and
Freemont Canyon on the North Platte River as well as providing
quality fly fishing gear and equipment. They also arrange trips
to fly fish for species such as Carp on the local reservoirs.
Contact them at: (307) 237-5997 or
http://www.wyomingflyfishing.com/
Yellowstone Mountain Guides
Terry Search and his family have been guiding in Yellowstone
National Park for over 20 years. They offer many exciting ways
to enjoy the incredible scenery in the mountains. Whether you're
interested in fly fishing for wild trout (such as the rare
Golden Trout), photographing wildlife, riding horses, or hiking,
there is something here to be enjoyed by everyone. For an
unforgettable trip into the mountain by horse, contact Terry at:
1-406-646-7230 or
www.yellowstone-guides.com
Located in the heart of Ottawa, the Green Drake is an authorized
Orvis flyshop which has been an outstanding source of fly
fishing equipment, knowledge and information for fly fishers for
years. The staff can arrange for guided trips for a number of
species in both Ontario and Quebec. You can also spend a day on
the Ottawa River with their 17' drift boat or on private waters.
You can fish for bass, pike, musky or even Brown trout. Reach
them at: 1-888-828-1915 or
http://www.greendrake.com/
Ontario Fly Fishing: Grand River guiding and casting instruction
with one of the top guides on the Grand River. Try fly fishing
for carp with 'The Carpfather' the man who made it popular in
North America. Known for his 'No Bull' approach to fly fishing,
his quick warm wit and his down to earth teaching methods, his
instructional sessions are always entertaining. He developed and
promotes Common Sense Fly Fishing: The minimum amount of gear
. . . the maximum amount of fish. Ian calls a spade a spade, and
a strike indicator a bobber. Contact Ian at: ianjames@sympatico.ca
or http://www3.sympatico.ca/ianjames/
West Winds Fly Shop
In recent years, the Bow River has become known as one of the
world's premier trout fisheries. Anglers from all over America,
Europe and Japan have fished the river and they are unanimous
in their praise. The Bow is home to a self-sustaining populations
of large Rainbow and Brown Trout, that readily take an artificial
fly. Fish in the 16 to 18 inch class are commonplace, and it is
an unusual day when an angler does not hook a fish in excess of
twenty inches. West Winds usually begins the guiding season guiding
season in early May, and operates through until the end of October.
They also guide on other local waters such as the Crowsnest. Contact
Gord and his staff at: (403) 278-6331 or
http://www.westwindsflyshop.com/
Madison River Outfitters
Madison River Outfitters is one of the finest fly shops in the
Rocky Mountain West, featuring an impressive selection of quality
fly fishing tackle, custom flies, rugged outdoor clothing and
hiking and backpacking equipment. They also have a number of extremely
competent, knowledgeable and professional guides who can take
you for either a float trip or a walk & wade. One of our favourites
is Rick Welles. Contact the shop at 1-800-646-9644 or
www.flyfishingyellowstone.com
Bob Linsenman's Au Sable Angler
Bob Linsenman and his staff know the Au Sable River's "Big
Water" for big trout, steelhead and salmon. They also offer
guided fly fishing float trips and wade trips on the Rifle River
for trout/steelhead/salmon, the Betsie River for steelhead/salmon,
the Black River, Sturgeon River and Pigeon River for trout, and
the upper Manistee River for trout. Their guides are some of the
most experienced in the region, with a combined 80+ years of knowledge
guiding fly fishermen on these waters. Contact Bob and his staff
at: (989) 826-8500 or
http://www.ausableangler.com/index.htm
Bud Lilly's Trout Shop
For more than 50 years, Bud Lilly's Trout Shop has called West
Yellowstone home, and for a good reason; a double-haul out our
front door is the heart of the American West's famous fly fishing
water filled with fabled wild trout. Rivers named Madison, Gallatin,
Firehole, Henry's Fork, Yellowstone, Lamar and world-class stillwaters
like Hebgen, Henry's and Yellowstone Lake are all part of our
circle of friends. With one of the most experienced and versatile
guide staffs in the area, we know the best area fly fishing. Whether
you have never held a fly rod before, are a seasoned angler or
fit somewhere in between, their guides are some of the best in
the country. Contact Dick Greene at: 1-800-854-9559 or
www.budlillys.com
Schmidt Outfitters
Michigan is steeped in fly fishing history, famous rivers, fish
and fly anglers.
Schmidt Outfitters is proud to be a part of that history. Some
of Ray Schmidt's family members were at the forefront of Michigan
fly-fishing, designing fly patterns and supporting conservation
efforts that are still the standards for today. They offer rivers
to guests that no other single outfitter can. Their guiding staff
is licensed and permitted on the Pere Marquette, AuSable, Manistee,
Pine, Little Manistee, Bear, Betsie and Sauble Rivers. They offer
guided fly fishing outings year around for Trout, Steelhead, Salmon
and Smallmouth Bass. Their policy is strictly catch and release
only. Contact Ray at: 1-888-221-9056 or
http://www.schmidtoutfitters.com/
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