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Fishing Around The World Freshwater & Saltwater

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Contents North America Alaska West Lodge Royal Coachman Lodge Copper River Lodge The Suskeena Lodge The Harrison Homestead

South America Las Buitreras Lodge Rio Santa Cruz The Royal Amazon Lodge

Europe The Western Loughs of Lough Corrib and Lough Mask Baronscourt Estate Lough Erne and Lough Melvin

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Asia Sweetwater Lodge

Saltwater Christmas Island Los Roques Carambola Lodge Los Jardines de la Reina

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About WhereWiseMenFish

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Meet our Photographers:

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Who We Support

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How to Get in Touch With Us 45

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Welcome to WhereWiseMenFish

Orri VigfĂşsson

“l am very excited to share with you a selection of some of the best fishing-destinations in the world. As a person who believes passionately in the protection of the environment, l believe that companies such as WhereWiseMenFish can make a difference.

Not only by endorsing lodges that operate policies such as "catch & release" but by giving one percent of its turnover to protecting the environment for all future generations."

QUALITY, SERVICE, EXPERIENCE WhereWiseMenFish specialise in giving our clients the experience of fly fishing in the best rivers in the world. When you go fishing wifh WhereWiseMenFish - you fish with confidence. As a dedicated fly fishing company we are committed to providing our customers with a first class range of fishing and accommodation.

What makes WhereWiseMenFish different is: The superior quality of our fishing locations. Our fishing is amongst the best in the world. You will not be disappointed by the quantity and quality of wild fish you will catch.

The professional expertise of our guides. Quite simply, our local guides know where to fish and have a deep love for the sport. That makes all the difference.

The unique Iocation of our lodges. Set in some ot the most beautiful natural locations in the world and often in total wilderness, our lodges allow you to relax in comfort.

Our commitment to you. We will use our extensive knowledge, experience, care and attention to ensure that your next fishing trip is the best ever in a way that is enjoyable for you.

We hope we will have an opportunity to show you some of the best fishing in the world, we know you will not be disappointed.

For further information call:

0845 603 1552 (UK) - 1890 882 347 (Ireland) - 1 347 284 6333 (USA) E-mail: info@wherewisemenfish.com

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NORTH AMERICA

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ALASKA

ALASKA WEST LODGE One of Alaska’s premier king and silver salmon rivers

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LASKA West Lodge is a remote fishing camp located on the banks of the Kanektok River in Southwest Alaska, which guarantees first-class fishing in complete wilderness.

The river has a tremendous run of kings that come in from mid-June until the end of July. The absolute peak of the fishing is the first two to three weeks. This is a big game fish adventure and once bitten by the bug, it’s a hard habit to cure. Atlantic salmon anglers leave bewildered by the awesome power of these fly gobbling

giants. The fish are tide bright and sealiced and can be caught on traditional “down and across” swinging tactics with double handed rods and big spider patterns. This will appeal to the cognoscenti of the Atlantic salmon world.

Not to be overlooked is the fact that the river also has one of the best silver salmon runs along with superb rainbows and very strong runs of the other species. This means it can also offer out of this world fly fishing during the rest of the season.

With an angler to guide ratio of two to one, Alaska West offers incredibly hard working guiding professionals who stop at nothing short of “making it

happen” for their angling clientele.

The equipment, although an integral part of the ensemble, is second only to the can do attitude, enthusiasm and expertise of this exceptional group of individuals. Alaska West is very proud of its entire staff. The crew is comprised of motivated, dedicated and highly skilled persons, whose commitment to a good job well done is seldom equalled in this industry.

Alaska West is one of Alaska’s most fly fishable rivers offering a varied range of fishing options, including prolific runs of the five species of Pacific salmon, as well as dolly varden and resident rainbow trout. It is true wilderness fishing at its best

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ALASKA

The Area Alaska West Lodge is located in the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, five miles upriver from the Alaska native village of Quinhagak, on the banks of the Kanektok River in far western Alaska along the coast of the Bering Sea. The wildlife refuge encompasses over four million acres of land that the US government deemed should be managed for the benefit of fish and wildlife populations and as a result the area is habitat to over 48 mammal species, including caribou, wolves, moose, brown and black bear, foxes, beaver, muskrats, minks, river otters, voles and porcupines.

In summary, the refuge offers the visitor the chance to experience a wilderness in its purest form.

ALASKA WEST LODGE

TRIP DETAILS Season:

Fish Species: Pacific salmon (all five species), rainbow

trout and dolly varden.

Tackle:

A 10 to 12 weight for kings, 8 to 10 weight for other salmon and 5 to 7 weight for rainbows and dolly varden.

Clothing:

Adopt a layered approach. Good quality rain jacket, fleece and cotton undewear, lightweight waders and felt soled boots are necessities. A small rucksack, sunglasses, bug repellent and of course a camera.

Rate:

$4,500 US Dollars for seven nights and six days. There are also additional three day trips available on selected dates priced at $2,550 US Dollars.

The Lodge The Alaska West Lodge is run as a deluxe tent lodge. This mean s that anglers sleep in heated tents with carpeted wooden floors The tents are very comfortable and provide a very high standard of accommodation.

Showers and sinks with hot and cold running water are all provided. There is a separate drying tent for wet waders and clothes. The lodge offers a staff to client ratio of nearly one to one ensuring your every need is fully catered for.

The large dining tent gives plenty of room to spread out, relax and enjoy the Alaska gourmet cuisine. It is not a lodge of white linen tablecloths and formality but rather a cosy place to spend the week fishing, relaxing and enjying a very special place.

Hospitality, Food and Drink The resident Chef, Robert, is a culinary magician. His resume reads like a who’s who in world wide fine dining. It is amazin what mouth-watering surprises come forth from this humble kitchen in the bush and many long-time returning anglers contend that they will keep coming as long as Robert is cooking.

Wise Men Tips Weather in Alaska can be very unpredictable. No matter when you visit, be prepared for highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s.

July is typically the warmest month, with cooler temperatures in June and August. Always be prepared for wind and rain.

No Alaskan goes anywhere without good rain gear.

June to early September

Prices may vary

Package includes:

• Seven nights accommodation (based on double occupancy) • Six days guided fly fishing (usually Saturday to Thursday). There is a 2:1 angler to guide ratio.

• All flies, tackle and gear.

• All meals and soft drinks.

• All local and state taxes.

Lodge Capacity:

Twenty-two anglers

Getting there: Fly into Quinhagak from Bethel, Alaska.

Transportation to the lodge from Quinhagak is provided

Client Comments “The trip was beyond our wildest expectations. The guides constantly had us into fish, and seemed to be having as much fun as we were. The quality of the people is just one of the reasons Alaska West is such a great experience.”

B. Whiting — Glenwood Springs, CO

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ALASKA

ROYAL COACHMAN LODGE Alaska’s finest fly out fishing lodge since 1970

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HE Royal Coachman Lodge is located on the Nuyakuk River in the heart of the world famous Bristol Bay sport fishing region of Southwest Alaska in the 1.6 million acre Wood-Tikchik State Park.

The Bristol Bay region is undoubtedly the premier fishing area of Alaska and has the largest salmon runs in the world.

Nowhere else on earth will you find such a variety of sportfish. The sheer numbers of fish supported by this fishery is incredible. Within the

area we fish, all five species of Pacific salmon; kings, silvers, sockeye, chum and pinks, and seven species of freshwater gamefish including, rainbow trout, dolly varden, arctic char, arctic grayling, northern pike, lake trout, and sheefish, can be caught A trip to the Nuyakuk is quite simply whatever you want it to be.

There is no pre-scheduled fishing programme. Every day is custom tailored. Each morning, depending on the type of fish you would like to catch, the float plane will fly you out

to that section of the river where the fishing is at its prime. There is also great fishing in front of the lodge and with the Alaskan midnight sun you can fish all night. Schools of spawning salmon congregate in the home pool where grayling rise almost constantly.

Large rainbows and salmon can be caught from the dock. The Nuyakuk River offers exceptional fishing for salmon and trout right in the heart of the most prolific salmon runs in the world.

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The Area The Lodge sits on the banks of the Nuyakuk River, a quarter of a mile downstream from the outlet to Tikchik Lake, nestled in the 1.6 million acre Wood-Tikchik State Park. The park contains 13 lakes that make up two distinct watersheds. The entire northern watershed drains into the Upper Nushagak River via the Nuyakuk River from the outlet of Tikchik Lake.

The Kilbuck Mountains rise majestically from the waters edge where the western end of the lakes probe the mountain range in spectacular fjords. This area of Alaska is accessible only by floatplane. Most Alaskan lodges are located in small towns or native villages, but the Royal Coachman Lodge, 65 air miles north of Dillingham, is totally isolated in the midst of this vast Alaskan wilderness. This is true wilderness fishing at it best.

Royal Coachman Lodge The lodge caters to a maximum of eight anglers per week, or private groups up to 12, with a camp staff of eight to ten people.

This small number of guests and large staff ensures that you will receive exceptional personal service and attention in an intimate setting.

The lodge has four finely furnished guest cottages, with one or two bedrooms, and private baths. It also has two well appointed bedrooms in the main lodge. Each cabin or room has modern bath facilities, independent heat, excellent beds, and spectacular views of the river, the rapids and the majestic mountains. The small capacity of the lodge, the flexibility of the fishing schedule and the experience and hospitality of the crew will ensure that your visit to the Royal Coachman surpasses your highest expectations.

Hospitality, Food and Drink Our gourmet food will leave nothing to be desired.

Fresh baked bread, pastries, and rolls complement meals created by our professional kitchen staff.

If there is something you crave, or if you have dietary restrictions, just let us know.

ALASKA

ROYAL COACHMAN LODGE

TRIP DETAILS Season:

June to September

Fish Species: Pacific salmon (all five species), rainbow

trout, arctic char, dolly varden, lake trout, grayling, sheefish and northern pik Tackle:

A 7 to 11 weight for salmon, 5 to 8 weight for trout and char, 4 to 6 weight for grayling and 8 to 9 weight for pike and sheefish

Clothing:

Adopt a layered approach. Good quality rain jacket, fleece and cotton undewear, lightweight waders and felt soled boots.

A small rucksack, sunglasses, bug repellent and of course a camera

Rate:

$6,450 US Dollars for seven nights and six days. Group discounts available.

Prices may vary

Package includes:

• Seven nights accommodation (based on double occupancy) • Six days guided fly out fishing (usually Sunday to Sunday) • All meals, soft drinks, local and state taxes, fishing licenses and fishing flies • Round trip floatplane transportation from Dillingham to lodge • Does not include alcohol, King Salmon stamps and gratuities Lodge Capacity:

Eight anglers (private groups up to 12)

Getting there: Fly into Dillingham, Alaska. We are happy

to arrange your travel should you so require

Wise Men Tips Combine a trip to the Royal Coachman Lodge with a week of tailor made salmon and steelhead fishing in north western British Columbia on rivers such as the Skeena, Kitimat or the Nass River.

Client Comments “Could not have had a better Alaska trip. Thanks to all the folks that made a great week. We will return.”

T.H. — Raleigh, NC

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ALASKA

COPPER RIVER LODGE Alaska’s premier wild rainbow and salmon river

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HE Copper River is one of the premier wild rainbow trout rivers in Alaska; and considered by many to be one of the premier fly fishing rivers in the world.

It is a State of Alaska designated “trophy rainbow river” and regulated to “fly fishing only; catch and release.” It is this designation that has kept the fishing on the river so outstanding. The Copper River is a classic trout stream packed with long, dry, fly glides, deep winding pools studded with boulders, faster riffles, and deep undercut banks.

The Copper River is one of the last places in the world where fly fishermen can do

battle with wild rainbow trout that reach well over ten pounds. These rainbows are the largest in Alaska. They are bright silver, full of fire and a real joy to catch.

For the serious salmon fisherman there is also a prolific run of sockeye salmon.

Salmon are so abundant and such hard fighters that a fisherman’s arm will tire long before the end of the day arrives.

When the sockeye first run into the river, this is a particularly enticing time for the fly fisherman who enjoys incredible salmon fishing or sight-fishing nymphs and dry flies to Alaska-size rainbows in some very thin water.

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The Area We have chosen what we believe to be one of the best rivers in Alaska in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Copper River Lodge is unlike most other Alaskan lodges which are typically located in small towns and native villages, because it is totally isolated in the midst of the vast Alaskan wilderness and therefore offers you the best Alaska has to offer both in terms of fishing and a unique wilderness experience.

This is an area where towering mountains preside over a magnificent landscape, and the rivers are filled with the world’s greatest sportfish.

COPPER RIVER LODGE

TRIP DETAILS

The Copper River Lodge The Copper River Lodge only caters to six fly fishing anglers a week. This ensures personal service, and a relaxing atmosphere that is impossible to find at many other larger lodges in Alaska. The lodge is the only operation located directly on the river, so we never miss a day of fishing due to the weather. Additionally, use of a 20-foot lake boat is available to access other rivers in the area.

From your arrival on the lodge dock until your departure, you will enjoy an unrivalled standard of personal service. What most distinguishes this lodge from the others is the professional guide staff.

For them guiding is a profession, not a summer job.

They understand that flexibility is the key to any holiday and have extensive experience with fly fisherman in destinations as far as Mongolia, South America, Russia and throughout Alaska.

Season:

June to early October

Fish Species:

Rainbow trout and sockeye salmon

Tackle:

A 4 to 8 weight rod with a floatin line

Clothing:

Adopt a layered approach. Good quality rain jacket, fleece and cotton underwear, lightweight waders and felt soled boots. A small rucksack, sunglasses, bug repellent and of course a camera

Rate:

$3,900 US Dollars for seven nights and six days. Prices may vary

Package includes:

• Seven nights accommodation (based on double occupancy) • Six-and-a-half days guided fishing • All meals and soft drinks • All local and state taxes, leaders, tippet and fishing flies • Round trip floatplane from Iliamna to lodge

Hospitality, Food and Drink Our gourmet food will leave nothing to be desired.

Fresh baked bread, pastries, and rolls complement meals created by our professional kitchen staff.

If there is something you crave, or if you have dietary restrictions, just let us know.

Lodge Capacity: Six anglers (private groups up to

eight) Getting there:

Wise Men Tips Please be aware that the Copper River Lodge has a 60 to 90% rebooking rate, so openings are limited.

Fly to Iliamna, Alaska. We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require

Client Comments “This has been the best trip my son and I have experienced since we started our annual trips in 1990 — a combination of quality fishery, staff and facility made the trip a success.”

A.K. — Atascadero, CA

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BRITISH COLUMBIA THE SUSKEENA LODGE Wild steelhead fishing at its best

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VERY year the runs of salmon that enter British Columbia’s rivers number in the tens of millions. However, for many anglers, the real prize that British Columbia has to offer is the phenomenal runs of large wild steelhead.

These fish are probably the hardest fighting and most acrobatic of all game fish and British Columbia has some of the most incredible and exciting steelhead fishing in the world.

There are few rivers where it is possible to catch steelhead up 30 pounds.

The Sustut is one of them and is regarded as one of the finest of the northern steelhead rivers in British Columbia. The fish on the Sustut are among British Columbia’s largest and average around 12 pounds, but often reach well into the high twenties.

There are 30 to 35 pound fish landed yearly.

The river is also one of the most beautiful with a great mix of long boulder filled runs, short pockets, great side channels and unforgettable glassy dry fly guides.

The Sustut River has several advantages over other rivers:

no crowds, clear water and its fish are huge... built for a long, cold winter.

Due to its remote nature, it is too expensive for weekend travellers to visit, so there is little angling pressure and much of the water remains unfished throughout a season The fish are all wild, large and very numerous and contrary to public opinion, steelhead are aggressive and easily catchable for an angler of any skill level. Perhaps one of the greatest joys on the Sustut River is to fish the dry fly as it is without doubt one of the most exciting ways to catch a steelhead.

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The Area Forget the summer run chrome bright steelhead for a moment and consider the surroundings. On the Sustut you will be surrounded by the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. Countryside of rugged mountains and forests full of wildlife make this river such a special place to fish.

The river itself is truly a jewel that is for most part largely unknown except among a core group of fanatics that fish the river on an annual basis hoping to crack the magic 30-pound mark for steelhead.

BRITISH COLUMBIA THE SUSKEENA LODGE

TRIP DETAILS

The Suskeena Lodge Suskeena Lodge is located on the Sustut River in northern British Columbia. The lodge itself is accessed by either helicopter or fixed-wing Gand Caravan from the town of Smithers.

At the private airstrip you will be met by Suskeena Lodge staff in a vehicle for your transfer to the lodge. It is a short drive.

Cabins are well furnished and have a stove and a bathroom with a shower, flushing toilet and sitting area. The cabins are some of the nicest we have encountered at any steelhead lodge anywhere.

The main lodge building is a charming custom built log building with ample room to relax for a drink, eat a great meal or simply to sit and enjoy drinks by the fire place.

With just nine anglers, the atmosphere is just right.

The lodge has great views, overlooking a prime steelhead run and a mountainside flanked with ceda, aspen, birch and alder. In the Autumn, the colours are simply beautiful.

Season:

Mid-August to late October

Fish Species:

Steelhead, king and silver salmon

Tackle:

An 11 to 14ft single-handed 9/10 weight fly rod with a floating intermediate and sinking line.

We can provide tackle on request

Clothing:

Light jacket, warm fleece, chest waders, sunglasses and a floatation jacket are all recommended

Rate:

$4,600 US Dollars for seven nights and six days. Prices may vary

Package Includes:

• Seven nights accommodation • Six days guided fly fishing • All meals and soft drinks • All local and state taxes • All transport on arrival at Smithers airport Lodge Capacity: Nine anglers Getting There:

Fly into Smithers from Vancouver.

We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require

Wise Men Tips Combine a trip to the Suskeena Lodge with a week of salmon fishing in Alaska such as at the Royal Coachman Lodge or, alternatively, go sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.

Did You Know?

You can view a short video clip of our fishing trips on our website — just go to our web page titled “Video Clips” — and enjoy!

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MONTANA

THE HARRISON HOMESTEAD Catch trophy trout in the continental United States’ premier flyfishing destination

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LESSED with miles of rivers, Montana offers unrivalled fly fishing for wild rainbow, brown and cut throat trout. Whether you are floating down a river in a drift boat, enjoying one of the many spring fed lakes, or simply wading your way up a small creek, Montana offers an outstanding variety of fishing waters which provide a rewarding fishing experience for all skill levels.

Our “fly fish Montana” and “Spring Creek” packages offer a chance to explore the pristine central Yellowstone Valley.

With our expert guides, you will enjoy fish filled days followed by wonderful meals overlooking the Vermillion ranch.

The waters we fish are well known for their prolific hatches of caddis, mayflies, stone flies, and terrestrials with the wild trout averaging 14 to 16 inches.

Montana is the place to catch the trophy trout of your lifetime.

The ranch, located on the banks of the Yellowstone River, with a mile of river frontage, will be your home during your stay.

At the centre of the ranch is the Harrison Homestead , the oldest home in Sweetgrass county, and recently placed on the National Historic Register. Completely renovated in 2001, the homestead accommodates up to six anglers in rustic elegance with all meals cooked by our personal chef.

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MONTANA

The Area The Harrison Homestead is situated in the heart of Montana’s blue ribbon trout water. The lodge is located on the banks of the Yellowstone River and Sweetgrass Creek with over a mile of river frontage on the Yellowstone. The Harrison Homestead is protected by a conservation easement and is home to a remarkable population of deer, upland birds, raptors, and waterfowl.

The landscape is a mix of fertile river valleys lined with groves of cottonwoods, willow, wide open meadows, and upland sagebrush country. The Crazy, Absarokee and Beartooth mountain ranges are visible from the lodge.

This is truly where the mountains meet the prairie and is a very special part of Montana that is a real joy to fish in.

THE HARRISON HOMESTEAD

TRIP DETAILS Season:

April to October

Fish Species:

Rainbow, brown and cut-throat trout

Tackle:

A 3 to 5 weight rod for trout with floating line is best. We can provide tackle on request

Clothing:

Warm fleece, chest waders, hiking boots, lightweight waterproof jacket, sunglasses and a floatation jacket are all recommended

Rate:

$2,400 US Dollars for six nights and five days. Prices may vary

The Harrison Homestead Lodge We have designed our Montana package around a magnificently restored farmhouse, the Harrison Homestead. As the name indicates, the Homestead enjoys a rich history which has prompted its placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Homestead is a peaceful, relaxing and enjoyable home located in the middle of a very pastoral setting.

The rooms are large, charming and authentically re-furbished. Each room comfortably accommodates two anglers. The dining room and living room are both comfortable and well furnished with pieces from the era.

Package includes:

• Six nights accommodation • Five days guided fly fishing (based on two anglers per guide) • Float trip on the Yellowstone River • All meals, beer, wine and soft drinks • All transport to rivers and spring creeks

Hospitality, Food and Drink Our private chef is able to deliver professional meals to suit any fishermens tastes. The cuisine will leave nothing to be desired. Fresh baked bread, pastries and rolls complement meals that highlight creatively prepared local beef, seafood, and garden fresh vegetables. The high repeat rate among our clients has made this a wonderful place to guide.

Lodge Capacity: Six anglers Getting there:

Fly into Bozeman, Montana.

We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require

Wise Men Tips Often overlooked, excellent fishing can be enjyed in Montana early in the season particularly in the spring creeks.

Client Comments “The Harrison Homestead was a refreshing approach to fly fishing in Montana — great food, great accommodations, and of course, great fishing” JM — Boston, MA

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SOUTH AMERICA

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ARGENTINA

LAS BUITRERAS LODGE The premier lodge for sea trout on the Rio Gallegos River in southern Patagonia

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trip to the Rio Gallegos River offers the adventurous angler the opportunity to pit his skills against the trout of Argentina.

These fish can reach sizes of 25lbs and over and will reward the angler with arm wrenching takes and blistering runs, interspersed with regular acrobatic displays.

Las Buitreras lodge is home to the most prolific beats on the Rio Gallegos, consisting of over 40kms of private water comprising 50 named pools. The fishing is exciting and varied with pools ranging from deep stony runs to cut banks and streamy shingle flats. Relatively shallow, the river makes for easy wading, obviating the need for fast sinking lines and creating an exciting and challenging fishing environment. It is this variety in combination with the visually inspiring mountainous outcrops that makes this part of the Rio Gallegos

quite simply one of the most spectacular stretches of fly fishing water in Patagonia.

Sometimes explosive, always challenging, fishing for sea trout requires a level of skill, watercraft and understanding that can frustrate the average salmon angler.

However, armed with the correct knowledge to unlock these secrets, the fishing on the Rio Gallegos can be immensely rewarding. To help you we pride ourselves on having who we consider to be some of the best guides available. Very knowledgeable and talented fishermen, they are the epitome of what guided fishing is all about Friendly, able to speak very good English and usually with a secret fly box tucked away with unsightly but deadly creations they will ensure that you get the very most out of your trip.

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ARGENTINA

The Area The Rio Gallegos River is nearly 300kms in length and has its origin in the Southern Andes with two pristine and very beautiful streams, the Penitente and the Ruebens. Winding its way through the wild Patagonian landscape it emerges into the surprisingly mountainous area that encompasses the Las Buiteras beats, some 40kms from the river mouth. The flood plain that lie between these outcrops teems with birdlife, alongside large numbers of rheas, silver foxes, hares and guanaco.

LA BUITRERAS LODGE

TRIP DETAILS

Las Buitreras Lodge The lodge is a traditional estancia house which has been recently renovated and consists of five double and two single bedrooms, all with en-suite baths or showers. Clean and functional it makes for a perfect, relaxing environment to unwind after a days fishing.

House wines and beers are in plentiful supply or indeed should the urge arise you may choose to indulge in something special from the well-stocked cellar. For those wishing to maintain a trim waistline beware because our chef is not only a master but also incredibly versatile! You will enjoy some simply excellent cuisine ranging from traditionally barbecued Argentinean meat feasts to fresh sushi with all the oriental complements.

Season:

January to April

Fish Species:

Sea trout

Tackle:

A single handed 9 to 10 ft rod and a 10 to 13 ft double-handed rod with floating and intermediate lines will cover all eventualities. Rods are available to borrow at the lodge

Clothing:

Chest waders combined with a mix of warm wind-proof clothing

Rate:

$4,500 US Dollars for seven nights and six days guided fishing.

Prices may vary

Package includes:

• Seven nights accommodation • Six days guided fishing • All meals, including house wines and beers • All transport on arrival at Rio Gallegos Airport

Loop Tackle Service As a Loop sponsored and run lodge, Las Buitreras is used as a field testing station for the latest range of Loop rods, lines and reels. Guests are invited to trial or borrow the gear during your stay and assisted by world-class casting instructor, Klaus Frimour, your techniques can be honed to perfection during your stay.

Lodge Capacity: Eight anglers Getting there:

Wise Men Tips Take full advantage of your time in Patagonia and extend your stay with three day packages to fish for steelhead on the Santa Cruz River or huge rainbow trout at Jurassic Lake.

Fly into Rio Gallegos Airport, southern Argentina. A service package is available covering all movements on arrival at Buenos Aires International Airport. We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require

Client Comments “Words fail me! Every aspect of this holiday was outstanding. The food, guides and general management were quite simply exceptional. I will be back!”

G. Rees — Great Britain “I’m sure everybody says that it’s a trip of a lifetime, the only thing is, they are all correct; definitely true. You are treated like a king from the moment you arrive; staff & guides are all A1 and that’s not to forget the stupendous fishing, wildlife and of course the wonderful beer and wine. Looking forward to coming back next year.”

J. Murray — N.Ireland

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ARGENTINA R I O S A N TA C R U Z

Fishing for steelhead in probably the world’s last great-untapped steelhead river

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HE mighty Rio Santa Cruz is home to the only steelhead runs on the whole Atlantic coast. From February to May chrome bright steelhead between 8 and 25lbs enter the river from the ocean in huge numbers.

This majestic waterway rises in the huge glacier fed Lagos Argentinos in the Andes and then carves its way for over 360kms through the sere brown Patagonian plains to the Atlantic Ocean.

The milky blue appearance and latent power of the river create a striking impression resulting in a steelhead fly fishery like no other.

Pioneers in the 1900’s introduced rainbow trout originating from California’s

McCloud River. Forgotten and virtually untouched by the hand of man these fish were allowed to flourish and now represent probably the single largest untapped steelhead resource in the world. Steelhead on the Santa Cruz hit the fly hard and as befits their powerful environment often run out huge lengths of line in acrobatic fashion.

Steelhead have often been credited as being one, if not the, hardest fighting migratory fish and the specimens in Santa Cruz are no exception. Using fast, rigid, inflatable boats we have the ability to cover greater expanses of the river than ever before and the limit to what can be fished is restricted only by your stamina.

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ARGENTINA

We do not profess to know more than 20% of the available water, however, what we do know is that 20% is more than a match for a group of eight intrepid anglers.

The Santa Cruz should be considered as nothing less than an awesome glacial river running at a rapid pace through a high desert environment. This is emphatically not a river for the be ginner or inexperienced fly fisher and whilst wading and bank fishing are less intimidating than they first appear noboy should underestimate the challenge of fishing for sea run rainbows in this environment.

We have, however, recruited Mario, probably the most experienced guide that Santa Cruz has to offer, with over two decades of experience guiding for steelhead on the river, he quite simply knows where to fish.

R I O S A N TA C R U Z

TRIP DETAILS Season:

March to April

Fish Species:

Steelhead trout

Tackle:

A 7 to 9 weight, single or double-handed fly rod with a floating, intermediate and sinking line. We can provide tackle on request

Clothing:

Light jacket, warm fleece, chest waders, sunglasses and a floatation jacket are all recommended

Rate:

$3,450 US Dollars for seven nights and six days. Prices may vary

The Area & The Fishing In 2005 and 2006 we conducted test fishing progams along the length of the river. Whereas before all fishing on the river ha d been limited to the lower stretches of the river for the first time we now have access to the entire length and breadth. Over the previous two seasons we experienced some exceptional fishing and this has given us the knowledge and the opportunity to gain an unparalleled understanding of this mighty and prolific river.

Optional Two Day Trip to Jurassic Lake As part of the package we also plan to offer two days of fishing for huge rainbow trout in our newly found Jurassic Lake. For t hose who choose to travel to Jurassic Lake it takes 5 to 6 hours and the roads are extremely tough. The pay off for those who make the t rip is wild rainbows from 5 to 20 pounds in a remote and virtually untouched area of Patagonia.

Package includes:

• Seven nights accommodation • Six days guided fishing (based on two anglers per guide) • All meals, beers, wines and soft drinks • All transport from Rio Gallegos Airport

The Lodge Our operation will be based at the Piedra Buena hotel, located by the river, where we will have our own service area, nice roo ms and a dining area for our anglers. The operation will be superv ised by a manager that will make sure all is running smoothly and can offer help with tackle and instruction. Furthermore, we will have our own chef to guarantee the standard of food that we are known for in Las Buitreras.

Lodge Capacity: Eight anglers Getting there:

Loop Tackle Service As a Loop run and sponsored lodge, San Ramon will have the latest array of Loop rods, reels and lines available to trial or borrow throughout your stay.

Fly into Rio Gallegos, Argentina.

Service package available from Buenos Aires International airport. We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require

Wise Men Tips • Combine a trip to Santa Cruz with a trip to Las Buitreras (also in Argentina) in search of sea trout, the traditional quarry of Pa tagonia fishermen.

Did You Know?

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BRAZIL

T H E ROYA L A M A Z ON LO D G E Catch trophy sized peacock bass in the crystal clear waters of a tropical rainforest

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HE fishery on the Agua Boa River is without doubt one of the best we have encountered.

It is perfectly suited to fly fishing.

The water is so clear, that most strikes are visible. Many anglers visit the Royal Amazon Lodge strictly to sight fish for peacock bass, arowana, pacu and a host of other jungle species. The Royal Amazon Lodge on the Agua Boa River is the Amazon’s first and only fly fishing peacock bass lodge.

Fishing includes the three species of peacock bass: the butterfly (up to 10 pounds), the paca (up to 20

pounds), and the temensis (up to 24 pounds). Peacock bass are perhaps one of the toughest gamefish around Their top water strike is often so ferocious that the entire fish will fly several feet out of the water with the fly. Once hooked peacocks exhibit a savvy toughness unknown to trout and largemouth bass fisherman A large peacock is unstoppable on its first few runs. These fish are not for the weak of heart. Everyone that fishes the Royal Amazon will return with stories of stripped reels, destroyed tackle and memories of giants that couldn’t be stopped.

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BRAZIL

The Area The Amazon Rainforest has long inspired awe and wonder whether viewed as an environmentalist, a naturalist or simply as a result of being mesmerised in front of a television documentary. The Agua Boa River in the midst of the Amazon Basin, the world’s largest freshwater river system and the largest ecosystem anywhere on the planet represents a truly remarkable environment. Quite apart from the fishing you are likely to not only hear the sounds and smells of the jungle but see a huge variety of wildlife including monkeys, manatee, river otters, parrots, toucans and anteaters to name but a few.

T H E ROYA L A M A Z ON LO D G E

TRIP DETAILS Season:

November to April

Fish Species:

Peacock bass (also butterfly, paca, arowana and temesis)

Tackle:

An 8 or 9 weight rod, large arbor reel, floating lines and a 25 to 30 pound tippet

Clothing:

Fishing shoes, shorts, long and short sleeve shirts, swimsuit and a raincoat suited for the tropics

Rate:

$4,600 US Dollars for seven nights and six days guided fishing Prices may vary

Royal Amazon Lodge The Royal Amazon lodge is located in one of the Amazon Rainforest’s last remaining tracts of uncut and uninhabited rainforest. Flanked by a combination of upland forest, flood forest and svannah with its unspoilt diversity of wildlife it makes for both an interesting and scenic stay.

The lodge itself provides fishermen with exceptional comfort, warm and friendly service, in a secluded and private location. On top of this the size of the lodge is limited to afford anglers a greater expanse of fishing water whilst fostering a homely atmosphere and it is this combination of factors which allows us to state that you will not find a better lodge in theAmazon.

Package Includes:

• Seven nights accommodation • Six and a half days guided fly fishing (typically Saturday to Saturday) • All meals, beers, wine and soft drinks • All transport on arrival at Manaus Airport, Brazil

Alternative Activities Brazil is a fascinating country to visit, not only for the rainforest but for the vibrant energy of its cities.

Manaus is the capital of the state of Amazonas and is the hub for peacock bass fishermen tavelling to the Amazon. It is a city built upon the wealth of the forest and although its riches have faded since the days of the rubber barons, its history and architecture remain very much alive. It is well worth a day visiting the famous opera house and markets of the city after you have finished our fishing trip

Lodge Capacity: Twelve anglers Getting There:

Fly to Manaus, Brazil. We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require

Wise Men Tips There is an abundance of wildlife to be seen during your trip, so make sure to read up beforehand with wildlife books such as the excellent “Brazil: Amazon & Pantanal” by David Pearson and Les Beletsky (available to buy on our website).

Client Comments “Imagine sight casting to a pack of 10~18 pound peacock bass — bright green with black stripes — driving one pound baitfish onto white sand beaches.

It is absolutely frantic. The Royal Amazon is not to be missed!”

CC — Ketchum, ID

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EUROPE

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IRELAND

The western loughs of Lough Corrib and Lough Mask Catch superb wild brown trout in idyllic surroundings

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HE west of Ireland is blessed with large crystal-clear limestone loughs that support a massive population of wild brown trout. These trout are some of the fittest and strongest you will catch anywhere and fight far beyond their size. You will have the chance to catch the trout of a lifetime and fish over 10lbs are taken on the fly every year with trout of 5lbs to 7lbs not uncommon. There is, also, an opportunity to catch large ferrox trout but these are normally only caught deep trolling (the Corrib record was broken in 2004 with a fish of almost 22lbs).

The fishing season on these loughs fall into distinctive periods when certain methods far-out fish others From opening day on 15th February wet fly fishing is the norm when the

fish can be found feeding on shrimp, hoglouse and small fry. This is followed by the duck-fly which usually starts in mid-March and continues to mid-April.

At this time buzzer fishing is by far the best method but dries and small wets can also work.

From mid-April to mid-May there is ‘Olive’ fishing on wet, dry and nymphs during which time buzzer can also play a major part. Early May to mid-June brings the famous ‘Mayfly’ hatches. The fishing at this time can be superb for both wet fly and dry fly, as well as dapping the live insects. Hatching throughout the olive and mayfly hatches are massive ‘greyboy’ and ‘campo’ buzzers which trout also feed on. An evening spent gnat fishing or ‘ball and buzzer’ fishing is also highly recommended.

Around these great loughs the local school children get a special week’s holiday to collect Mayfly and sell them to the visiting anglers to make some pocket money.

June to mid-August daytime trout fishing depends on weather conditions, whereby early morning and late evening fishing can be more productive when sedges hatch in large numbers.

Mid-August through to the end of the season trout can be found over deep water feeding on daphnia as well as on sedges and fry in the shallows.

In summary, throughout the entire fishing season, these loughs offer the visiting angler ample opportunities and varied methods to catch beautiful wild brown trout for which this region has become so famous.

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The Area ‘The Gillies Lair’, Ardnasillagh Lodge is situated on the western shores of lough Corrib near the village of Oughterard in Connemara County Galway. Oughterard being the nearest town is only two kilometres away and has numerous pubs and restaurants. The beautiful historic city of Galway is only 25 minutes away by car and offers excellent shopping, pubs, clubs and restaurants. A short distance away is the renowned Kylemore Abbey and Maam Cross of the “Quiet Man” film fame. Apart from the sight-seeing and hill-walking this area is well known for its golf courses and sea fishing as well as its breath taking scenery and numerous beautiful beaches.

TRIP DETAILS

The Gillies Lair Ardnasillagh Lodge Basil and Maura Shields have developed the lodge over the past 10 years and it now boasts four twin rooms and two double rooms all of a high standard. A newly extended dinning room / lounge and kitchen offer a friendly comfortable atmosphere and the recently built rod / drying room and boat house are an excellent addition. No matter what you have forgotten to pack all the necessary tackle is available from Basil. There is no other lodge on Lough Corrib so well equipped, so angler friendly, or so convenient to fishing the lough.

Also available is a self catering cottage just next door. The cottage is of a high standard with a fully fitted kithen, a large lounge, and three bedrooms all with ensuite facilities. All bed linen is supplied and adjacent to the lodge is a garage and drying room with freezer facilities.

Season:

15th February to 30th September.

Fish Species:

Wild brown trout and salmon.

Tackle:

A 6 to 7 weight fly rod (9.5ft to10ft) with selection of fly line densities. A good selection of traditional Irish wet and dry flies, mayflies and buzzers all of which can be purchased at the lodge.

Clothing:

The weather there can be very unpredictable so adopt a layered approach. Include good quality waterproof jacket and trousers, hat and sunglasses.

Rate:

The bed & breakfast per night is €40 Euros and the boat (with engine and guide) is €140 Euros per day. Packed lunches are also available for €10 Euros per day.

Seven nights bed & breakfast and six days fishing (including boat with engine, lunch and a guide) is €1,580 Euros for two anglers. For the self catering cottage the cost per week from February to the end of June is €480 Euros and from July to the end of September is €530 Euros. The cottage is let from Saturday to Saturday and no part weeks are available.

Prices may vary.

Package includes:

• Bed & breakfast, packed lunch, boat, engine and guide for as many days as required.

• Not included is transport to and from the lodge.

We recommend you consider hiring a car.

• Gratuities to boatmen are at the discretion of the angler.

Wise Men Tips • Our resident “Wise Man”, the famous Corrib fly fisherman Basil Shields, points out that “Lough Corrib and Mask complement each other well as when one turns moody the other turns on and vice versa.” So be sure to try both loughs and you should never be stuck for some excellent fly fishing.

• We also recommend that you be sure to sample a pint or two of the excellent Guinness served in the local bars in Oughterard; this is where all the fishermen go after a long day’s fishing and is a good place to pick up some useful fishing tips

Lodge Capacity: Ten anglers (plus five self catering) Getting there: Fly into Dublin, Shannon or Galway airports.

We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require.

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IRELAND

B A RO N S C O U RT E S TAT E Irish salmon fishing on the Duke of Abercorn’s family estate

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HE Baronscourt stretch of the scenic River Mourne is one of the hidden secrets of the salmon fishing world. Pool after pool of picture-perfect fly water unfolds before the angler’s eye on a river that quietly continues to out-fish most other well known and renowned rivers. Baronscourt is located in a beautiful part of Ireland, situated in completely unsploit countryside, it offers first-class accommodation and exceptional fishing The River Mourne is believed to be one of the best salmon rivers in Northern Europe, on par with Ireland’s Moy and Blackwater rivers and Scotland’s River

Tweed. The official fish counter located five miles down stream recorded 16,000 fish passing through it in 2004, most of these fish head through the Baronscourt Estate water to their spawning grounds further upstream.

At the Baronscourt Estate , you will have direct access to 16 named fishing pools. The most famous pool is the “Snaa” pool which is similar in its appearance to “the Junction” on the River Tweed as the prolific Derg tributary enters the river at this point.

This high quality fishery also enjoys excellent access together with expert advice from the estate’s ghillie (guide).

Sea trout fishing is also available on the River Mourne with the larger trout arriving first in early-to-mid-June with the bulk of smaller fish arriving from July onwards to the end of the season.

“Thunder & Lightning”

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The Area Situated in a sheltered valley in the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains in Ireland’s County Tyrone, you come across an oasis of peace and tranquility.

Baronscourt, the home of the Duke of Abercorn’s family since 1612, is among that handful of old family estates which combine great historical and architectural interest with a landscape of outstanding natural beauty.

TRIP DETAILS

The Baronscourt Lodge Guests have a choice of excellent self catering accommodation on the Baronscourt Estate.The two storey Clock Tower forms part of the Baronscourt Stable Yard and dates from 1890. This charming building has been completely refurbished and newly furnished and can comfortably accommodate up to four people.

The Governor’s Lodge, so-called from the time it was used by the Governor’s guard, is situated to the left of the Clock Tower and dates from the same period. Like the Clock Tower, this delightful two storey building can accommodate up to four people and has also been completely refurbished and newly furnished. Both lodges have attained a tourist board four star rating and are fully approved.

Season:

April to October

Fish Species:

Salmon and sea trout (excellent pike fishing is also available on the estate’s private lake)

Tackle:

Salmon: an 8 to 11 weight rod and sea trout: a 6 to 8 weight rod

Clothing:

Adopt a layered approach. Good quality rain jacket, fleece, lightweigh waders and felt soled boots with studded heels. A wading staff is helpful on some pools

Rate:

Fishing cost ranges from £55 UK Pounds to £75 UK Pounds per day, depending on time of year. Fishing is only available to those guests staying at the estate accommodation and is limited to four rods. Minimum length of stay is three nights with two days’ fishing. Accommodation cost varies depending on time of year from £395 to £540 per week for four people sharing. Prices may vary

Package includes: • Daily fishing on the River Mourne (guides are available and are strongly recommended) • All transport on arrival and return to any Belfast airport Lodge Capacity: Eight people (four per lodge) Getting there:

Fly into either Belfast International or George Best Belfast City Airport.

We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require

Wise Men Tips The famous Irish shrimp fly patterns were developed on the Mourne and surrounding rivers, make sure your box contains an ample supply in sizes 8 to 14 as they remain deadly to this day.

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IRELAND

LOUGH ERNE AND LOUGH MELVIN Boat fishing for wild trout on some of the best lakes in Ireland

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HE Fermanagh Lakeland is one of the most scenic areas of Ireland that not only offers some of the best wild trout fishing but also the chance of catching Atlantic salmon.

WhereWiseMenFish gives you the chance to enjoy excellent fishing, accommodation, food and the famous Irish hospitality.

Traditional lough style fishing is the norm drifting from a 19' lough boat and for those less experienced anglers we can offer instruction from fully qualified guides.

Lower Lough Erne is a huge expanse of water 18 miles long and up to five miles wide, with depths of up to 200 feet and many islands and rocky outcrops. This

gives an ideal habitat for wild brown trout which average 2lbs with many much larger specimens caught each season. Early season fishing starts in the shallows around the rocky areas where the trout are feeding on hog louse and shrimp. This is then followed in early April with the duck fly hatch and the olive hatch towards the end of April and start of May. The highlight of the season is the mayfly, for which Lough Erne is justly famous. The mayfly hatch lasts three to four weeks and fantastic sport can be had pulling wet flies through the waves as well as fishing dries. In July and August fishing can be challenging but fishing early morning and late evening with sedge patterns can be excellent. From mid-August to the end of the season traditional wet fly fishing is the best as the fish turn on to daphnia. Also available on the Erne, when trout fishing is slow, is the chance to catch pike on the fly. The Pike is Irelands largest fresh water predator and

can provide excellent sport with the possibility of catching some very big fish.

Lough Melvin compliments Lough Erne due to the fact that it not only fishes throughout the season but it can fish well due to the fact it holds four separate trout species as well as salmon and char. No artificial stocking has ever taken place on Melvin and the trout have not changed since the Ice Age, making this Lough a must for the wild trout enthusiast. The four species of trout are brown trout, gillaroo, sonaghan, and ferrox. So different genetically are these that scientists have suggested that they be regarded as separate species.

Salmon enter Lough Melvin from January each year but the fishing on the Lough does not start until 1st February. They are frequently caught while trout fishing and therefore add a bit of spice to your days fishing throughout the year.

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The Area

TRIP DETAILS

This area of Ireland is blessed with beautiful scenery, historic houses and estates and ancient sites. Walking and sightseeing are a must and there are many places to visit in the area including for example Castle Coole – a magnificent neoclassical house with fine interiors and furnishings from before 1830. There is also the Marble Arch Caves – these Mesozoic limestone caves have an extensive network of caverns that can be viewed from a boat. On top of all this is the excellent shopping in Enniskillen town and not to be forgotten are the many friendly and high quality pubs and restaurants.

Season:

Salmon on Lough Melvin 1st February to 30th September. Brown trout 1st March to 30th September on Lough Erne and 15th February to 30th September on Lough Melvin.

Fish Species: Wild brown trout and salmon.

The Lodge – Lusty Beg The Lusty Beg cottages are situated in the heart of the Fermanagh Lakeland and the accommodation is second to none. Located on a 75 acre private island on Lower Lough Erne the log cabins are fully equipped and furnished.

There are 11 cabins that sleep up to six persons all over looking the Lough. They have a fully equipped kitchen, two twin rooms and a master bedroom with ensuite facilities. Breakfast and packed lunches are available from the restaurant on request.

Also available is bed and breakfast accommodation in the Courtyard Motel and all rooms are ensuite and of a high standard. The complex also boasts an excellent bar and restaurant as well as leisure facilities including a swimming pool, tennis court, nature trail and conference centre.

Tackle:

9 ½ to 10 foot fly rod rated 6 to 7 and a selection of line densities.

Clothing:

The weather can be very unpredictable so adopt a layered approach. Include good quality waterproof jacket and trousers, hat and sunglasses.

Rate:

Fishing is £180 (UK pounds) per day for two persons sharing a boat. Lodge prices vary from £475 per week low season to £590 high season for up to six persons sharing. Prices may vary.

Package Includes: • Accommodation, boat, engine and qualified guide for as many days as required.

• Not included is the transport to and form the lodge, permits and licences.

• We recommend you consider hiring a car.

• Gratuities to the boatmen are at the discretion of the angler.

Lodge Capacity: Each of the 11 cottages can accommodate up to six guests.

Wise Men Tips The famous Lough Erne guide, Brian Crothers, gave the following two tips.

•“Don't overlook fishing on Lough Erne. It has been a well kept secret and holds large numbers of quality wild brown trout.”

•“Sonaghan (the native trout to Lough Melvin) are extremely sporting fish and fight far beyond their size.”

Getting There:

Fly into either Belfast International or George Best Belfast City Airport.

We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require.

Client Comments “I fished with Brian last season on Lough Erne. It is a massive water but he had the uncanny ability to put us over plenty of fish. Great sport – I will definitely be back!”

Chris Taylor – Norfolk, UK

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ASIA

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MONGOLIA

SWEETWATE R LODGE Fly fishing for giant taimen up to 75 pounds

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ONGOLIA presents a rare glimpse of a wild exotic land unchanged in time.

For most, just the opportunity to experience a pristine unfenced landscape, undeveloped river valleys lined with healthy forests and high peaks or a pair of Mongolian riders driving their stock through a high mountain meadow on a crisp fall morning is enough.

Combine this with the opportunity to catch the world’s largest most aggressive salmonid and a unique and compelling proposition begins to unfold. The taimen have been known to reach weights of 200 pounds in the rivers of Siberia and are renowned for their voracious strikes.

Most of our fishing for the taimen is done with dry flies and we have not found any fish unwilling to take a properly fished dry fly swinging across their lie. In our experience, these are the greatest freshwater gamefish in the world.

All fishing is catch and release with single, barbless hooks. Taimen are handled with the utmost of care and consideration of the fish’s well being.

We regard the fishery as one of the planet’s healthiest taimen populations. The most overlooked aspect of the fishing is the dry fly fishing for lenok, the oldest member of the trout family. Lenok run from 16 to 30 inches long. They spend a majority of their time in shallow water where they can be caught on assorted dry flies and terrestrials

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MONGOLIA

The Area Mongolia offers a wonderful cultural and sporting experience for today’s angler. It provides the opportunity to step backwards in time where people still move to the rhythms of the seasons and the landscapes are still unbroken. For years, Mongolia has been known as a land of fiece nomads, barren steppes, and cold, desert landscapes. In fact, a closer glance reveals fertile river valleys inhabited by kind, hospitable nomads, and rivers filled with fish.

The rivers where taimen are found are small to mid-size low gra dient rivers that will remind the fly fisherman of places such as Montana.

The river valleys are also home to populations of elk, wolves, deer, and the ubiquitous herds of sheep or cattle.

SWEETWATE R LODGE

TRIP DETAILS Season:

May to June; August to September

Fish Species: Taiman and lenok trout Tackle:

Taiman: A 9 to 10 weight rod.

Lenok: A 5 to 7 weight rod.

Both with a floating line

Clothing:

Adopt a layered approach. Good quality rain jacket, fleece and cotton underwear, lightweight waders, sunglasses and of course a camera

Rate:

$5,500 US Dollars for seven nights and six days. Prices may vary

The Sweetwater Lodge Both the lodge and fishing are run by the outfitter Sweetater Travel Limited and as a result the highest levels of standards are maintained throughout.

The facilities are located on the banks of the river and provide a wonderful home during your visit to Mongolia.

Anglers stay in the gers while at camp — gers are the Mongolian felt tents which dot the Mongolian countryside. Each ger has been upgraded to include electric lights, hot water, wood stoves, wo od floors and comfortable beds. These spacious Mongolian homes are comfortable and offer clients a truly unique living experience. For many clients, staying in a ger is one of the highlights of the trip.

From your arrival in camp until your departure, you will enjoy a high standard of personal service and comfort. The camps are ba sic but fairly luxurious and complete with the necessary amenities.

Each camp has a bathhouse and a dining lodge.

Package includes:

• Seven nights accommodation • Six days guided fly fishing (usually Tuesday to Saturday) • All meals, beer, wine and soft drinks • Travel within Mongolia and lodging before camp departure and on return

Hospitality, Food and Drink The dining lodge provides fishermen an area to congregate and enjoy the camp food. As well as western food, guests have the opportunity to sample Mongolian dishes. Each meal is complemented with homemade soup, a variety of salads, fresh-baked bread, a modest dessert, coffee and tea.

Lodge Capacity: Twelve anglers (two camps of six) Getting there:

Fly to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require

Wise Men Tips • Spend an evening chatting with the Mongolian staff who will entertain you with stories of harsh winters and life as a nomadic herder. They are a delightful people, and even the most intense anglers find the cultual interaction with Mongolians to be one of the highlights of their trip.

• Combine your trip to Mongolia with a sightseeing trip to Beijing in China, enjoying sights such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden Palace.

Client Comments “Where else in the world can you combine scenery with fishing of such quality? Very few places this side of paradise we suspect. ” R.B. — England

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SALTWATER Pacific Ocean & Caribbean

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CHRISTMAS ISLAND OUTFITTERS

One of the world’s finest bonefish destinations

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HE fact that virtually every fly angler in the world has heard of Christmas Island is far from coincidence.

Amidst the vast inventory of the world’s saltwater destinations, Christmas Island is an unique natural masterpiece that magically, as if designed by committee, combines all the elements critical to fly fishing success: endless hard sand flats remarkable numbers of cruising bonefish and trevally, and consistent year round weather await all who visit this remarkable atoll.

Virtually all fishing is done while

wading and entails sight casting to visible fish in shallow water.

Christmas Island’s plentiful bonefish average two to four pounds with numerous opportunities to catch larger specimens in the five to ten pound class.

For anglers keen on the challenge of trevally, (giant, golden, blue fin, and striped) the guides are highly skilled and passionate in their pursuit. While a somewhat higher stakes game than bonefishing, the results are often spectacular!

All guides at Christmas Island Outfitters have been hand picked for their overall level of experience and

skill, calmness under pressure, and instructional abilities.

We feel that visitors will be hard pressed to find a better crew of saltwater fly fishing guides anywhere in the world.

Whether you are an experienced saltwater angler returning for your tenth trip or a novice keen on honing your flats fishing skills, we invite you to partake in the finest and most intimate angling experience this remarkable island has to offer.

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CHRISTMAS ISLAND OUTFITTERS

The Area Located 1,200 miles south of Hawaii and 200 miles north of the Equator in the Republic of Kiribati, Christmas Island is the world’s largest coral atoll. Visiting anglers typically spend Monday night in Hawaii and depart Tuesday at noon for a three hour flight to Christmas Island.

Upon arrival you will be greeted and taken to the secluded beachfront lodge.

The Lodge Catering to no more than eight anglers per week, accommodations consist of four private bungalows that sleep two anglers each. Rooms are simple, clean and spacious and have private baths, fans, screened windows, a table with chairs and refrigerators.

The common meeting area features a friendly bar and a casual dining area where fresh simple meals are served in the morning and evening hours. Small by design to ensure flexibility and quality fishing, the daily shedule and meal times often vary slightly in order to take advantage of the best tides and fishing conditions.

TRIP DETAILS Season:

Christmas Island is a year round fishery

Fish Species: Onshore: bonefish, giant trevall, golden

trevally, queenfish and milkfish Offshore: yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna, billfish sharks and trevally Tackle:

A 6 to 8 weight rod for bonefish, 10 to 12 weight for trevally and a 12 to 14 weight for offshore

Clothing:

Tropical hot weather clothing, shorts, flats pants, saltwater fishing shirts, long billed hat with neck protection, bandana, sun screen, sun glasses, flats boots, flats pack, water bottle, light rain jacket and of course a camera

Rate:

$2,120 US Dollars for seven nights and six days. Prices may vary

Package Includes:

• Seven nights accommodation (based on double occupancy) • Six days guided fly fishing • All meals and flats transportation cost • All transport on arrival at Christmas Island Airport Lodge Capacity:

Eight anglers

Getting There: Fly to Honolulu, Hawaii and then on to

Christmas Island. We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require

Wise Men Tips While bonefishing on the flats always have a trevally rod close by for ambushing the big-one!

Did You Know?

You can view short video clips of our fishing trips on our website – just go to our web page titled “Video Clips” – and enjoy!

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VENEZUELA LOS ROQUES

Exceptional salt-water fly-fishing in the heart of the Caribbean

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ENOWNED as one of the best bonefishing destinations in the world, the Los Roques archipelago rises out of the deep blue Caribbean Sea 80 miles off the Venezuelan Coast.

Within a pristine and well protected National Park covering several hundred square kilometres these shallow waters act as a phenomenal natural attraction for a huge variety of wildlife.

Famous for its pancake flats it offers exceptional sight fishing for large Bonefish.

There is also an abundance of coral banks, sandy

beaches, massive flats and mangrove lagoons that in turn harbour a wide range of sport fish including tarpon, permit jacks, tuna, snook and barracuda.

Our boats are staffed by a captain as well as a knowledgeable and friendly guide, allowing you to maximise your fishing time.

Each day we will explore a different area or alternatively focus on a particular species.

Your holiday — your choice!

In addition we offer our guests the opportunity to use individual dinghies allowing unparalleled accessibility and versatility.

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VENEZUELA

The Area Los Roques is an exquisite hideaway full of Caribbean island charm in a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

Centred around a traditional fishing community, consisting of picturesque posadas (lodges) and colourful restaurants, combined with some of the best saltwater fly fishing on the planet, it provides an idyllic environment to fisher and non-fisher alike.

Do not be fooled into thinking this is just a fishermans hideaway: it has long been regarded as the exclusive escape for the Venezuelan elite.

LOS ROQUES

TRIP DETAILS

Lodging For most of our groups we use a small, family-run posada. Colourful, picturesque and homely, you will feel completely in tune with the relaxed atmosphere which the Posada exudes. Hosted by a young couple Juan and Josefina, you will find our every need is catered for. The rooms have twin beds or doubles as required which open onto an atrium keeping the whole posada fresh and airy throughout your stay.

Each evening we dine on the waterfront at Bora de la Mar. This is our base of operations as well as providing the perfect environment to relax and enjoy an evening cocktail under the awning provided by the gently rustling Bougainvillea, in front of the setting sun.

Martha, the owner and operator of the long standing bar/restaurant, ensures that her fishing clientele are given pride of place and her delicious array of freshlyprepared seafood ensures that no one can go hungry.

Season:

All year

Fish Species:

Bonefish, tarpon, jacks, snook, barracuda and permit

Tackle:

As this is a Loop tackle sponsored destination we can offer a range of Loop rods and reels to trial or borrow over the course of your stay

Clothing:

Sun hats, polarized sunglasses, light beach clothing both long and short-sleeved

Rate:

$3,595 US Dollars for seven nights and six days. Prices may vary

Package includes:

• Seven nights accommodation • Six days guided fly fishing (based on two anglers per guide) • Local flights from Caracas International airport • All meals, soft drinks and beers during the day

Alternative Activities Beautiful beaches, an atmospheric village and warm crystalline waters make this an ideal location for families. The waters are safe and provide great opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, dinghy sailing and wind surfing. This is a perfect destination for both families and couples alike.

Lodge Capacity: Six anglers Getting there:

Fly into Caracas International airport, Venezuela. We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require

Wise Men Tips • Gummy minnows are the fly of choice replicating almost exactly the predominant food source.

• Combine a trip to Los Roques with a stay at Carambola Lodge in search of tarpon for a truly unique all round salt water experience.

Client Comments “I’ve fished all over the world but have never seen the quality and abundance of fish as I saw in Los Roques.

To put it simply the bonefish are huge, plentiful, and love taking the fly!

Jason Scott — Urban Angler — New York, Nov’06 ®

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VENEZUELA C ARAMBOLA LODGE

Tarpon fishing in one of the most exclusive environments imaginable

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CCESSIBLE only by boat, Carambola represents one of the most exclusive and exciting tarpon destinations in the world. This is a place where the sport will excite everyone from novice to expert and provide enough action in a single morning to make conventional fly fishing expeditions pale in comparison.

Located deep within one of Venezuela’s National Parks, Carambola consists of a unique contrast between, on the one side, an unbelievably rich habitat, ideal for juvenile tarpon, and on the other side huge expanses of deserted

white sand beaches where huge adult fish pursue the shoals of mullet and bait fish.

Inside the lagoon the action is fast and furious. Assisted by your individual guide and skiff, you will be presented with the sight of at times literally hundreds of fish breaking the surface. With the possibility of 20 to 40 strikes every morning, each one with the savagery and force typical of tarpon, and ranging in size from one to 40lbs the sport available on a seven weight rod is almost unparalleled. Trying is believing and here you cannot fail but become a convert. ÂŽ

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VENEZUELA

The Area Situated on a narrow shoal of land between the ocean and Carambola Lagoon, the lodge represents one of the most exclusive locations to either fish or holiday in the entire Caribbean. With an open vista from one’s room with kilometre upon kilometre of deserted, powdery, white sand beaches, combined with the sprawling mangrove forests and wetlands behind, the location is as diverse as it is beautiful.

C ARAM BOL A LO DG E

TRIP DETAILS

The Lodge Your accommodation is in recently constructed individual chalets, simple yet attractively designed both inside and out, and all just 100m from the sea. The dining room, bar and lounge area are in a beautifully designed Caribbean pavilion. Large, airy and crafted from local materials it is both inspiring and impressive; and then of course there is the beach, lined with palm huts and waiting sun chairs, it is likely to be all yours for the better part of the week.

Alternative Activities Do not expect to be overwhelmed with a barrage of in-house entertainment at Carambola. This is a totally isolated location where sun, surf and sand are your companions on the beachfront. Whilst the fishing may be explosive the atmosphere is unrestrained tranquility, you will be hard-pushed to find a similar location if you really want to escape from it all. Be assured however, you will find more than enough to muse on each evening as you discuss the sometimes frantic action of the day’s fishing.

Season:

All Year

Fish Species:

Tarpon and snook, (plus shark on bait)

Tackle:

A 7 to 8 weight rod for juvenile tarpon & 11 to 12 weight for mature fish. Robust spinning gear can also be used

Clothing:

Sun hats, polarized sunglasses, light beach clothing both long and short-sleeved

Rate:

$3,195 US Dollars for seven nights and six days. Prices may vary

Package includes:

• Seven nights accommodation (one night in Caracas) • Five days guided fly fishing • All transport on arrival at Caracas International airport • All meals, beers and soft drinks Lodge Capacity: Six anglers

Wise Men Tips

Getting there:

• Sunblock, strong leader and a good supply of flies: bring lots of each and you will not be disappointed.

• Combine a trip to Carambola with a trip to Los Roques for a unique all-round saltwater fly fishing experience.

Fly into Caracas, Venezuela.

We are happy to arrange your travel should you so require

Client Comments “Carambola must be one of the best places you have never fished. Wide open mangrove bays without another boat in sight and acres of rolling tarpon.

This is a truly a special and unique tarpon fishing opportunity!”

J. Scott — Urban Angler — New York, Nov 2006

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CUBA

LOS JARDINES DE LA REINA

The finest light tackle fishing in the Caribbean

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n the Jardines de la Reina you will find some of the finest bonefishing in the world. With hundreds of miles of flats, you will get to fish many areas where few anglers have ever cast a fly. The bonefish are both large and easy to catch. The average sized bonefish is perhaps a solid three to five pounds, but there are opportunities to catch fish in the seven to ten pound class every day.

This destination offers not only some of the best flats fishing in the world for fly

fishermen, but anglers using spinning and bait casting tackle can catch a wide variety of fish along the reef. It is not uncommon for anglers to catch more than twenty species of fish in just a few days. Huge groupers, snappers, horse eye jacks and jack crevalle, barracuda, sharks and other blue water fish abound.

Tarpon fishing at Jardines de la Reina is quite simply amazing. They are abundant and readily available on the flats and in the channels and “rivers” on any day.

Most of the fish in the channels are “baby” tarpon - fish in the ten to forty pound class, which are a delight on a ten weight rod to catch. These smaller tarpon are far more acrobatic than their larger cousins but fight hard enough to make you work at catching them. In the flats the average size grows from 45 to 80 lbs and in a new fishery discovered in 2002,

in a deep ocean channel, the specimens grow to over 120 lbs.

Permit are also found in good numbers and the fishing is similar to the very best in the Florida Keys. The flats where we find the largest permit are two to three feet deep on a high tide, yet adjacent to deep water. Many of these fish are in the twenty to thirty pound class, with a few well over thirty. Silky sharks and Caribbean reef sharks can also be caught on the flats and sharks up to 150 lbs have been landed by fly anglers. Seeing one of these monsters roll up to the surface and smash a popper is sure to get your adrenalin flowing.

In summary, Jardines de la Reina offers some of the finest light tackle fishing in the Caribbean.

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CUBA

The Area Named the Queen’s Gardens by Christopher Columbus, the Jardines de la Reina is a pristine chain of islands, very similar in nature to the Florida Keys in the USA. The island system runs more than one hundred miles back to the northwest, from Cuba’s south-eastern coast. Most of the area we fish is forty to fifty miles offshore and has been designated as a Cuban National Park.

As such, there is no commercial fishing in this exclusive area, which covers nearly eighty miles. There is no habitation of any kind on any of the islands in the National Park. This is a huge expanse of saltwater wilderness, perhaps the last place like this left in the world today. With Cuba’s continued protection it should remain a treasure forever.

LOS JARDINES DE LA REINA

TRIP DETAILS Season:

14th October to 1st September.

Fish Species:

Bonefish, tarpon, permit, snooks, jack crevalles, mutton snappers, cudas and sharks.

Tackle:

As noted above, it is recommended that anglers bring three rods. Three or four piece travel rods are highly recommended.

A good quality saltwater fly reel is also important and it should be anodized. We will provide a full packing list on booking.

The Accommodation There is a range of accommodation available at Los Jardines de la Reina while you are our guest. For example there is the “Tortuga” — a large, 110 foot long, double-decked floating hotel with accommodation for 14 anglers (two per room).

This is an unbelievably solid boat, made of steel and then anchored in a protected channel, so that it never moves about. The threat of getting seasick is non-existent. This boat doesn’t move one inch. Each cabin has its own shower with hot water, toilet and individually adjustable high tech airconditioning system. A large air-conditioned dining room downstairs with both a foredeck and afterdeck makes this a very comfortable home away from home.

The staff at the accommodation are all extremely helpful and will do their best to tend to your every need.

Clothing:

Tropical hot weather clothing, shorts, flats pants, saltwater fishing shirts, long billed hat with neck protection, sun screen, sun glasses, flats boots, flats pack, water bottle, light rain jacket and of course a camera.

Rate:

Prices vary depending on boat and time of year. Prices range from $2,540 US Dollars (low season) to $4,790 US Dollars (high season) for five and two half days guided fishing and six nights accommodation.

Special offers are available. Prices may vary.

Wise Men Tips Our resident “Wise Man”, the lodge co-owner Filippo Invernizzi, highlights that you should spend at least one day in Havana. “From the beautiful Spanish colonial architecture of the Old Town, to the spectacular Havana Centro, this is a must day trip.” (For anglers travelling from Europe, Virgin Atlantic gives you flexibility to spend extra days in Havana).

Lodge Capacity: There is capacity for up to 14 anglers on various different fishing packages

Package includes: • Transfer from/to Jucaro Port to Jardines de la Reina on departure day.

• Six nights on floating hotel La Tortuga/Halcon/La Reina on double occupancy.

• Six days on full board basis.

• Five and two half days guided fly fishing (two people per skiff).

• Marine Park license.

Getting there: Fly into Havana. Boats leave from Jucaro Port on a Saturday morning, returning Friday afternoon. We are happy to arrange any additional travel requirements you may need.

Did You Know?

You can view short video clips of our fishing trips on our website — just go to our web page titled “Video Clips” — and enjoy!

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About WhereWiseMenFish Who We Are:

Meet Our Fishing Team:

WhereWiseMenFish Limited is a company dedicated to providing fly fishermen with first class fly fishing trips around the world.

We are a team of fly fishing travel specialists that focus on the best fishing in the world.

We are also proactive in protecting nature for the next generation of fly fishermen.

If you would like to learn more about our various destinations, you can check out our website at www.WhereWiseMenFish.com.

Our Strategy: Our strategy is to listen to our customers – they are always right. We encourage you to make suggestions to help us improve our offerings. Please email us at suggestions@wherewisemenfish.com with any comments you may have.

Justin Maxwell Stuart Justin has over 10 years of experience of planning, organising and hosting trips to some of the furthest and most inaccessible places on the planet. Brought up on a diet of Scottish Salmon rivers, a camp manager on the Kola Peninsular and extensive experience of salt and fresh water fishing in South America he has a wealth of knowledge and experience that far surpasses his years.

Justin specialises in travel to Central and South America.

Telephone: +44 (0)7711 519 857 Fax: +44 (0)20 7352 0942 justin@wherewisemenfish.com

Book with Confidence: Holidays or flights booked with Where Wise Men Fish are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority by our ATOL bond (Number 9135).

ATOL protects you from losing your money or being stranded abroad. It does this by carrying out financial checks on the firms it licenses and requiring a guarantee, called a bond.

Ronald Sutherland Ronald operates his own specialist fly shop in Helmsdale, Sutherland and was taught fly tying by the late Megan Boyd doyen of salmon fly tiers. He continues her tradition with his own innovative and highly prized patterns and has a wide reputation as an outstanding salmon angler. As an AAPGAI instructor and salmon angler for over 30 years he has a vast field of knowledge about the sport and his friendly and approachable manner have gained him the respect of everyone he meets.

Ronald specialises in travel to the Highlands of Scotland and Atlantic salmon flies and gear.

Telephone: +44 (0)7780 861 466 Office: +44 (0)845 603 1552 ronald@wherewisemenfish.com

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Eoin Fairgrieve Eoin is a fully qualified casting member of the Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors (A.A.P.G.A.I). An avid all round sportsman, at the age of 24, Eoin became one of the youngest ever instructors to qualify in both the A.A.P.G.A.I trout and salmon disciplines. Before becoming a full time fly casting instructor in 2001, he was the head ghillie for 14 years on the famous Makerstoun beat of the River Tweed. Eoin has recently been appointed Scotland's first Angling Development Officer and is responsible for introducing all ages and social backgrounds into fly fishing through his Tweedstart program on the River Tweed system. As well as running Tweedstart days at the Loop Tackle Design Centre of Excellence, Eoin works in close conjunction with schools in the Scottish Borders to present the ‘Tweedstart’ roadshow to children in a classroom environment.

Eoin specialises in fly fishing instruction and travel to Scotland.

Gordon Sim Gordon was born and brought up fishing for salmon in the Highlands of Scotland. He has considerable leadership experience in the private and public sector and acts as a consultant to a wide range of bodies including the Bann System and the North Atlantic Salmon Fund. Gordon has a lead role in developing strategy for the company and has a wide range of knowledge on destination fly fishing worldwide.

Gordon has specific responsibility for developing destination opportunities and advising and directing sales.

Gordon has traveled widely throughout the world with a fishing rod in his hands and feels qualified to give advice on a global basis.

Telephone: +44 (0)78 3454 3842 Office: +44 (0)845 603 1552 gordon@wherewisemenfish.com

Telephone: +44 (0)7780 861 466 Office: +44 (0)845 603 1552 ronald@wherewisemenfish.com

Kasperi Salo

Mark Patterson Mark has fished throughout Ireland for trout and salmon for over 30 years. He specialises in wild brown trout fishing on the world famous great western loughs as well as many other loughs not so well known. Mark is a fully qualified Game Angling Instructor and National Angling Guide and therefore can cater for the complete novice as well as for the proficient angler. He has considerable leadership experience from working in the public sector and has organised numerous quality fishing packages for the discerning angler.

Kasperi was born and brought up in Helsinki (Finland).

Along with fishing, sports have been the stongest influence in his life. After the Olympic games in Athens 2004, he retired from his professional career.

Kasperi fishes mostly in Scandinavia with a single handed rod for brown trout, grayling, sea trout and pike. Kasperi is a qualified Finnish fishing guide and also does some part-time guiding.

Kasperi specialises in travel to Scandinavia and Finland.

Telephone: +358 40 592 9333 Office: +44 (0)845 603 1552 kasperi@wherewisemenfish.com

Mark specialises in travel to Ireland.

Telephone: +44 (0)7771 892 506 Office: +44 (0)845 603 1552 mark@wherewisemenfish.com

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Boyd Carson Growing up in Ireland, Boyd has extensive knowledge of fishing throughout the region. In addition, Boyd lived in the United States for over eight years during which time he fished extensively throughout North America. As a former Director of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in New York, Boyd is very experienced at meeting the high level of service demanded by our clients and he fully understands the level of quality required to ensure a successful fishing trip.

Kieran Smyth Kieran is responsible for the overall graphic and web design of the WWMF website, as well as adding all our new destinations.

Kieran specialises in graphic and web design.

Telephone: +44 (0)7921 718 894 Office: +44 (0)845 603 1552 kieran@wherewisemenfish.com

Boyd specialises in travel to North America, New Zealand and Ireland.

Telephone: +44 (0)7917 767 362 Office: +44 (0)845 603 1552 boyd@wherewisemenfish.com

For further information call:

0845 603 1552 (UK) - 1890 882 347 (Ireland) - 1 347 284 6333 (USA) E-mail: info@wherewisemenfish.com

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Meet our Photographers: Yngve Ask We are delighted to have our own professional photographers on board. Yngve is the owner of Scandinavian Outdoor AS / Scanout.com. Yngve is a photographer, who works as much beneath the water as above. He has been working in the heights of the Himalayas, to the rainforests of the Amazon jungle as well as in the arctic. His work has appeared in various famous magazines ranging from Villmarksliv in Norway, Tackle Trade World and Trout & Salmon in the UK, Erä in Finland, Blinker in Germany and Voyages de Pêche in France. His pictures have also appeared in National Geographic.

Yngve provides our clients with a professional photograhy service primarily aimed at promoting our client's fishing lodge or specific fishing destination.

Telephone: +47 (0)355 49 150 Office: +44 (0)845 603 1552 yngve@wherewisemenfish.com

Tim Pask Tim also acts as our professional photographer. It seems that he always had a camera in his hands and his images have appeared in numerous publications including Fly Fishing in Saltwater, The Field, and Fish & Fly. He was lucky enough to go on assignment with the Sage Fly Fishing Company and photographed their 2003 product catalog, featuring Christmas Island as their backdrop. His work has also been featured in a variety of advertising literature for companies such as ourselves and Sage, Fly Water Travel, Loop Tackle and Loop Eco. Tim also provides our clients with a professional photograhy service primarily aimed at promoting our client's fishing lodge or specific fishing destination.

Telephone: +1 360 528 8602 Office: +44 (0)845 603 1552 tim@wherewisemenfish.com

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Who We Support:

How to Get in Touch With Us:

The North Atlantic Salmon Fund

We can be reached at anytime at the following contact numbers and addresses:

WhereWiseMenFish strongly endorses the work of the NASF and encourages everyone to contribute to the work of this organisation.

As the founder and Chairman of the North Atlantic Salmon Fund, Orri VigfĂşsson has become the most honoured angler on earth. His non-stop work and dedication to the cause of restoring the fortunes of the wild North Atlantic salmon has brought him awards as diverse as Orders of Honorary Knighthood from both the Queen of Denmark and the President of Iceland, election as a European Hero by Time Magazine and a coveted Conservation Award from Prince Charles.

One Percent For The Planet At WhereWiseMenFish we recognise our responsibility to and dependence on a healthy environment and donate at least 1% of our annual net revenues to environmental organisations worldwide.

Europe: UK Office: Telephone: 0845 603 1552 UK Country Code: +44 7 Roughfort Road Newtownabbey, BT36 4RE info@wherewisemenfish.co.uk Republic of Ireland Office: Telephone: 1890 882 347 RoI Country Code: +353 info@wherewisemenfish.com Americas: US Office: Telephone: 1-347-284-6333 US Country Code: +1 79 Claradon Lane, Staten Island New York, NY 10305 info@wherewisemenfish.com

Investments: The Wild Trout Trust WhereWiseMenFish is a member of the Wild Trout Trust. We contribute financially to the excellent work of this charity.

The Salmon and Trout Association

If you know of a fly fishing property for sale, we would be very interested in learning more about it. After our recent successful investment in the Royal Coachman Lodge in Alaska, WhereWiseMenFish is actively pursuing further acquisitions of fly-fishing lodges and sporting properties around the world. These properties not only offer a sound investment but also have the added benefit of combining pleasure with business. If you would be interested in co-investing in our next project, please contact us.

WhereWiseMenFish is a member of the Salmon and Trout Association. We contribute financially to the excellent work of this charity.

The ACA WhereWiseMenFish is a member of the Anglers' Conservation Association (ACA).

The ACA is a unique organisation that fights pollution and other damage to our water environments.

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