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Wingshooting Introduction …......... pg 62 United States West ........................ pg 64 Midwest .................. pg 68 Southwest ............... pg 70 Southeast ................ pg 72 Northeast ................ pg 76 Argentina ................ pg 78 Dog Breeders .......... pg 60 Award Winners........ pg 56
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A WORLD OF EXPERIENCE
AT YO U R S E R V I C E More than three decades ago, Orvis embarked on a mission to make planning a world-class fly-fishing or wingshooting adventure easier. We found a unique way to do this by creating the Orvis-Endorsement program. Each Orvis-Endorsed Partner has its own character but all share the same standard of excellence: professional staff, and an outstanding experience.
Š 2018 The Orvis Company, Inc., Manchester, VT. Prices in this catalog in effect through December 31, 2018.
Jenny, Mackenzie, and Sable Grossenbacher in Katmai National Park, Alaska, awaiting the DeHavilland Beaver that will take them back to Crystal Creek Lodge.
unparalleled service, respect for natural resources, an experienced,
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Our Orvis-endorsed partners represent the best fly-fishing lodges, expeditions, outfitters, and guides in the most exceptional fisheries and locations throughout the world. These operations are vetted and selected by experts who bring their vast expertise in fly fishing and travel to choosing the finest experiences worldwide. We can even recommend places where the fishing is excellent and also offer activities for non-angling traveling companions. Our team, including our CEO and vice chairman, have personally fished with these partners to ensure they are the cream of the crop. Start planning today. Call us at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
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I’ve traveled with Orvis several times now, and I’ve always encountered excellence and attention to detail at Orvis-endorsed venues. – Eva and Bruce, Schenectady, NY
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THE RIVER IS CALLING. LET’S GO FISHING. Here you’ll discover a wealth of resources organized by region. Answer the call and start planning your next trip now!
ALASKA P. 18-21
WEST P. 6-17
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P. 22-23
SOUTHWEST P. 22-23
SOUTHEAST P. 26-31
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| Canada | Mongolia | Patagonia (Argentina, Chile)
P. 46 P. 50 P. 51
| Bahamas, Belize, Cuba | New Zealand | Europe
ORVIS PARTNER DESIGNATIONS LODGES provide a singular all-inclusive experience that requires only travel arrangements to and from.
OUTFITTERS offer guides based out of Orvis fly shops, where you can get expert advice and gear appropriate for the local waters.
EXPEDITIONS provide guides and mode of
GUIDES and GUIDE SERVICES Guides
KIDS CAMP Start your kids right with a
SCHOOLS offer instruction in all facets of fly fishing, from the basics to advanced tactics and techniques. From the rivers of Montana, to the tropic sun of Belize, to the Green Mountains of Vermont, our collection of schools stands ready to take your outdoor experience and knowledge to the next level.
travel on trips into some of the most remote and unspoiled wilderness areas of North America, and the highest-quality accommodations a “camp” can offer. The locations may be rustic but the service is five-star. fun, inviting experience at one of our three kids’ camps: Ocean Reef Day Camp, Lillard’s Fly-Fishing Teen Camp/Expedition, and PRO Outfitters’ Fishing Camp.
may be independent or part of a service that provides several guides. Each guide has a high level of expertise on a specific watershed and is committed to superior customer service and satisfaction.
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HAVE YOU ALWAYS DREAMED of fishing the American West or longed to relive the amazing rivers, landscapes and trophy fish of past adventures? Orvis can help make it happen. Our select group of partners provide the best in guides, accommodations, cuisine, and waters. Call an Orvis Adventures expert today at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
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BROADACRES RANCH CREEDE, CO
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THE BROADMOOR FISH CAMP LAKE GEORGE, CO
719-658-2291 broadacresranch.com
888-851-4592 broadmoor.com/flyfishingcamp
Nestled within the dramatic San Juan Mountains, Broadacres Ranch offers world-class fly fishing, private luxury cabins, and fine dining. More than 4 miles of private fly-fishing water, 11 acres of private lakes, and permits on 50 miles of National Forest streams provide wade and float fishing options with our expert guides. Scenic backcountry 4-wheeling, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, photography—whatever you want to do. Each luxurious cabin has its own covered porch from which you see picture-perfect rivers, lakes, mountains, and forests. Beautiful timber frame Glenmora Lodge serves stellar cuisine overlooking the Rio Grande River. Relax, enjoy!
The Broadmoor Fly Fishing Camp is a private escape that pairs world-class fly fishing with exceptional accommodations and service. This outstanding retreat borders 120,000 acres of the Lost Creek Wilderness in the Pike National Forest. With more than five private miles on the Tarryall River, ranging from timbered canyons to grassy meadows, guests can fish for wild rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout. This all-inclusive experience features a beautifully restored lodge, wraparound deck, and seven rustic yet well-appointed guest cabins. Camp guests can also enjoy horseback riding, hiking, and the opportunity to see spectacular wildlife.
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C LAZY U RANCH GRANBY, CO
970-887-3344 clazyu.com Miles above ordinary, since 1919. When C Lazy U first became a guest ranch, one could enjoy horseback riding, trout fishing, bear hunting, and all-you-can-eat steak and apple pie. Not much has changed in 90 years. Horseback riding, incredible trout fishing, and gourmet cuisine remain the staples today—all swcomplemented by pampering amenities and warm, Western hospitality. We’re remote, yet accessible from Denver International Airport and have something for everyone. The ideal destination not only for the avid sportsman, but for the entire family as well. We also offer unique corporate retreats! Lodge and cabin accommodations available.
THE HIGH LONESOME RANCH DEBEQUE, CO
970-283-9420 TheHighLonesomeRanch.com Our guests sight cast to cruising rainbows, brookies, browns, cutthroats, and cuttbows on more than 20 stair-stepping pools fed by spring creeks. Or take a day trip to wade the legendary freestone White River on our 7-mile private stretch with spring creeks and beaver ponds. The White offers epic fishing in sections known by anglers as Jurassic Park, Sushi Bar, and Traffic Jam. Explore the diversity around the main ranch by adding two more rivers with drift boat trips on the Roaring Fork and the Lower Colorado, one of the best stretches in the country, according to Field & Stream magazine. Laid-back luxury lodging, world-class local farm-to-table dining, and dedicated hospitality. Join us mid-April through early November.
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NORTH FORK RANCH SHAWNEE, CO
THE HOME RANCH CLARK, CO
970-879-1780 homeranch.com
800-843-7895 or 303-838-9873 northforkranch.com
The only dude ranch in Colorado with membership in Relais & Chateaux and a featured property in the first issue of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. World renowned for its setting in Colorado’s Elk River Valley and legendary for its hospitality, cuisine, excellent horsemanship program, and the unforgettable wilderness and fly-fishing options. We offer a fishing program that is perfect for the beginning and advanced angler—from lessons in our casting pond and private access to our 2-mile stretch of the “blue ribbon” Elk River, to journeys into the alpine lakes and the Yampa and Colorado river valleys nearby. All are available to expand the experience of a world-class adventure.
Our fisherman’s paradise is only an hour from Denver. Fish 4 miles of private water on the legendary North Fork of the South Platte River that is home to trout that average 2 to 3 pounds and harbors trophies more than 10 pounds. You’ll also have access to many miles of private water on smaller creeks throughout the South Platte drainage. Let our professional guides, who average more than 10 years of experience, help you explore these premier private waters. Customize your stay to include horseback riding, zipline, hiking, and skeet shooting. Enjoy the riverside heated pool, hot tub, and massage. A perfect destination for corporate retreats. Come experience our unique combination of ambiance, world-class fishing, and unsurpassed hospitality.
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FLYING B RANCH KAMIAH, ID
THE LODGE AT PALISADES CREEK IRWIN, ID
800-472-1945 flyingbranch.com
866-393-1613 or 208-483-2222 tlapc.com
For more than 30 years, Flying B Ranch has managed its 5,000 acres solely for wildlife and outdoor recreation. Here you can drift down one of the world’s most well-respected steelhead fisheries, Idaho’s Clearwater River. Experience the great fishing of the legendary “B-run” steelhead. We offer jet boat fishing on the Clearwater River for chinook salmon. Cast-and-blast package includes upland bird hunting paired with a steelhead trip. You’ll relax in the comfort of our 14,000-square-foot, luxurious log lodge. As an Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing and wingshooting lodge, we know the importance of guest relations and providing you the best outdoor adventure possible.
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2014 Orvis-Endorsed Lodge of the Year! Nominated for the Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year in 2011 and 2013, the lodge sits at the confluence of Palisades Creek and the mighty South Fork of the Snake River. The Lodge at Palisades Creek offers some of the finest cutthroat trout fishing in the lower 48 states, as well as awesome rainbow and brown trout fishing. There are nine elegant rustic cabins interspersed throughout 17 wooded acres, and a gorgeous four-person A-frame house that sits over the river. We also offer an incredible dining facility in addition to meeting space for corporate events. We’ve got all the gear you need in our complete Orvis fly shop.
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THREE RIVERS RANCH WARM RIVER, ID
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BIG HOLE LODGE WISE RIVER, MT
208-652-3750 or 800-360-9051 threeriversranch.com
406-832-3252 bigholelodge.com
For four generations and nearly 100 years, Three Rivers Ranch has been welcoming guests who seek discriminating fishing accented by warm hospitality, well-appointed accommodations, impeccable meals, and masterful guides. The Ranch is licensed to fish on some of the world’s best rivers and lakes in Idaho, Montana, and Yellowstone National Park, including the Henry’s Fork, South Fork of the Snake River, Teton, Madison, Hebgen Lake, and lots more! With vast and productive fishing potential, and perhaps an overnight glamping trip on the Snake River, we can provide an experience tailored to your desire.
2017 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year. Big Hole Lodge is nestled in the secluded, wilderness setting of Southwest Montana’s Pioneer Mountains. With a trout stream at your doorstep, you’ll enjoy fishing the evening rise after a delicious country-gourmet dinner. The fabled Big Hole River is minutes away and considered one of the most scenic rivers in the state. In addition to numerous wading options, including three miles of private access to the Beaverhead, the lodge offers float trips on the Bitterroot, Missouri, and Jefferson rivers. Guests stay in well-appointed cabins with spectacular mountain views.
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EAGLE NEST LODGE HARDIN, MT
FIREHOLE RANCH WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT
2008 Orvis Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year! We welcome you to join us at Eagle Nest Lodge and fish the world-famous Bighorn River, which boasts more than 6,000 trout per mile with excellent fishing April through November. Our guides fish both the upper and lower Bighorn River. The lower river offers great opportunities for larger trout, and guests fish in near solitude. Included in your package is all Orvis equipment, all flies and tackle, casting clinics, and sporting clays. Our secluded lodge is nestled between the cottonwood trees along the lower Bighorn and has seven rooms with private baths. Cell service, WiFi, hot tub, gourmet dining, and lots of Montana hospitality. Come as guests, leave as friends.
Voted by Forbes as “One of the World’s Top Ten Fly-Fishing Lodges,” and 2013 Orvis Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year, Firehole Ranch is a historic property located 30 minutes from Yellowstone National Park. The ranch is 640 private acres nestled along Hebgen Lake. We fish legendary waters including the Madison, Yellowstone, Henry’s Fork of the Snake, Firehole, Gallatin, and Lamar, just to name a few. You can fish a new stretch of water every day and return each evening to a luxurious cabin and gourmet dining. We accommodate a maximum of 20 guests and take pride in providing exemplary service. Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and guided tours of Yellowstone are available. We request a minimum three-night stay and children over 12 are welcome.
866-258-3474 eaglenestlodge.com
406-646-7294 fireholeranch.com
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FORRESTER’S BIGHORN RIVER RESORT FORT SMITH, MT
HEALING WATERS LODGE TWIN BRIDGES, MT
When you fish at Forrester’s Lodge, you are hooking into a trip of a lifetime. This 2010 Orvis Lodge of the Year is perfectly situated on 110 acres of riverfront acreage on the famed Bighorn River. It is the only lodge on the upper three miles. Only the upper 13 miles are considered trophy trout fly fishing, and motorized boats are prohibited. When fishing at Forrester’s, their expert guides take clients where the fish are biting. Browns and rainbows are commonly between 16 and 18inches, but many measure 20+ inches. Being a tailwater river, the Bighorn River is fishable year-round—it never freezes! The lodge is owner built and has been managed on-site by Nick and Francine Forrester for more than 21 years.
Centrally located in Montana’s beautiful Ruby Valley, home to blue ribbon trout streams including the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, Madison, and Ruby Rivers plus miles of private ranch access. We work diligently to maintain a cadre of guides who understand intimately the waters we fish, along with the needs of each individual client. While the emphasis is on fishing we also take pride in the fine cuisine we create and our clean and comfortable rooms, with accommodations for up to 18 guests. We are only as good as the people around us. Here at Healing Waters Lodge, our dedicated group of professional guides and hospitality staff enthusiastically work on behalf of our guests, knowing attention to detail will differentiate us from our competition.
800-665-3799 forrestersbighorn.com
406-684-5960 hwlodge.com
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HUBBARD’S YELLOWSTONE LODGE EMIGRANT, MT 406-848-7755 hubbardslodge.com
Two-time recipient of the Orvis Lodge of the Year award. Perched on its own mountain in Paradise Valley, the massive log lodge offers the finest fly fishing, 5-star cuisine, and beautiful guestrooms with majestic views from the decks. With spring-fed Merrell Lake full of trout at the front door, the Yellowstone River at the back, and Montana’s famous spring creeks and Yellowstone Park minutes away, it’s hard to decide where to fish! Horseback riding, hiking in our mountains among pine forests, and picnics next to our secluded mountain stream await. Our reputation is built on our variety of blue-ribbon trout fishing, plus our gourmet cuisine, guestrooms with incredible beds covered in 500-thread-count sheets, and L’Occitane amenities.
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THE LODGE AT EAGLE ROCK CASCADE, MT 406-468-0095 lodgeateaglerock.com
Spend your days fishing the legendary Missouri River, your evenings enjoying our spacious lodge and gourmet meals. Our all-inclusive package combines world-class fly fishing, top guides, and luxury accommodations. We’re located in the “canyon,” right in the middle of the 30-plus mile tailwater stretch, commonly referred to as the world’s largest spring creek. Healthy populations of large, hard fighting rainbow and brown trout are abundant. Fishing options include seasonal nearby streams and jet boat charters to the “Land of the Giants.” At the lodge, stroll from the deck to the river’s edge, a historic site used by Lewis and Clark on their journey of discovery. Guests applaud Chef Geoffrey’s 5-star cuisine and the feeling of “coming home” to relaxing evenings in the lodge.
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MADISON VALLEY RANCH ENNIS, MT
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PRO OUTFITTERS’ NORTH FORK CROSSING LODGE OVANDO, MT
800-891-6158 madisonvalleyranch.com
800-858-3497 prooutfitters.com
Named 2015 Orvis-Endorsed Lodge of the Year, Madison Valley Ranch embodies the Orvis tradition of creating unforgettable fly-fishing memories in a luxury setting. Located on the Madison River near Ennis, our riverside lodge is a gateway to the best blue-ribbon fly fishing in southwest Montana. Step out your door and fish the famous “channels” section of the Madison, as well as our private two-acre pond or Jack Creek. Additional fishing includes the Yellowstone, Big Hole, Beaverhead, and Ruby Rivers. Relax in our scenic lodges and enjoy gourmet dining, featured in The Orvis Guide to Sporting Lodge Cuisine, while wildlife abound; you’re truly “a cast away” from the quintessential Montana fly-fishing adventure.
We offer a diverse fly-fishing experience from May to October. Float or wade for wild rainbows, browns, and cutthroat trout on the Blackfoot River and numerous other rivers, streams, and private spring creeks. Stillwater fishing for trophy rainbows, private spring-fed ponds, and the North Fork of the Blackfoot are right out the front door. Unique, private tent-cabins, complete with light and heat, provide an outdoor sleeping experience reminiscent of camping, but with the comforts of a first-class lodge. Dine, socialize, or relax in the beautiful lodge. Family and small corporate groups welcome. A talented culinary team provides gourmet meals in a casual atmosphere.
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SPOTTED BEAR RANCH FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST, MT
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TRIPLE CREEK RANCH DARBY, MT
406-270-5235 spottedbear.com
800-654-2943 triplecreekranch.com
Located deep in the rugged mountains of northwest Montana, this adventurous outpost sits quietly on a bluff overlooking the South Fork of the Flathead River, one of the most secluded and pristine rivers in the world and one of the last strongholds for native westslope cutthroat trout. The South Fork pours clean and cold straight out of the immense, unspoiled Bob Marshall Wilderness area. Spotted Bear Ranch features a rustic lodge, comfortable private guest cabins, fresh cuisine, and the hospitality for which Montana is renowned. Enjoy spectacular dry-fly action throughout our season, fishing from rafts, or walk-wading the many tributaries in our area. For your bucket list, don’t miss our legal bull trout season that ends July 31.
Nestled in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana, Triple Creek Ranch, Relais & Chateaux, caters to avid anglers who enjoy luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and exceptional dry-fly fishing on the Bitterroot River. The Bitterroot offers freestone, blue-ribbon waters and its dam is used strategically to ensure cool water on hot August afternoons. Year-round, fish stream-bred trout species: rainbow, cutthroat, cutbow, brown, brook, and bull trout. Fall brings large spawning browns. A short trip south, the Salmon River gives play to some of the best steelhead fishing in the Northwest. Angler companions who wish to round out their trip with other activities will have plentiful options. Legal bull trout season ends July 31, don’t miss it!.
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MORRISON’S ROGUE RIVER LODGE MERLIN, OR 800-826-1963 morrisonslodge.com
Located on an idyllic bend of the legendary Rogue River in southern Oregon, Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge has been pursuing steelhead since 1946. Migrating adult steelhead are the main attraction for fly fishing and it all happens September–November. Steelhead range from trout-size “half pounders” up to 14-plus pounds. Morrison’s guides are experts at getting clients into fish and can accommodate beginners and experienced anglers. Fishing is from boats and boat-supported wading. Spey casting is fast becoming a favorite style, and we offer trained Spey-casting instructors. Join us for spectacular scenery and incredible fishing. Cozy cottages, gourmet dining, and plenty of warm memories to take home. Cabin and lodge accommodations available.
FALCON’S LEDGE ALTAMONT, UT
877-879-3737 falconsledge.com Located in a private and secluded 600-acre canyon at the foothills of Utah’s Uinta Mountains. Guests sight-cast to trophy browns and rainbows on clear, trophy tailwaters and high mountain freestone streams for native cutthroats, rainbows, and brookies. Many guests also enjoy fishing on any of the eight trophy stillwaters surrounding the lodge, and floating a day on the world-famous Green River. Our award-winning guides are passionate about making sure you have a fly-fishing adventure you will always remember. Stay in one of eight private guest rooms in the modern lodge and share the comfortable elegance of the lodge and our country gourmet dining with a non-fishing spouse at no additional cost. We were honored as the 2001 & 2012 Orvis Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year. Come see what fly fishing in Utah is all about.
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SUNDANCE SUNDANCE, UT
THE EVENING HATCH KLICKITAT/OLYMPIC PENINSULA/UPPER COLUMBIA, WA
A truly unique experience, Sundance defines rustic and elegant getaway and is more than just world-class fly fishing. Close to Sundance you’ll find the Provo River, a blue ribbon trout fishery known for its large German Browns, easy wading access, prolific hatches, and stunning beauty. Sundance has access to 15 different fisheries to fit a variety of fly fishing interests. Each visit is filled with amenities, including the 4-star Tree Room restaurant, spa, biking, skiing, and zipline. These activities provide an experience of adventure and discovery. Sundance was ranked the top resort in Utah and number six overall in the West by Condé Nast Traveler reader’s choice awards.
GUIDING ANGLERS IN WASHINGTON SINCE 1988. We provide our guests with what they want most: exciting, fun Washington fly-fishing adventures. Catering to both novice and advanced anglers with a wide range of experiences. Catchand-release fly fishing on Washington’s spectacular Upper Columbia, featuring Black Bear Lodge. Summer-run steelhead adventures include the Klickitat River featuring The Steelhead Ranch. We target wild native winter-run Steelhead on the Olympic Peninsula featuring The Quinault Cabin. Our lodges are family and pet friendly and we guarantee our service. The Best of Washington Steelhead and Trout since 1988 on the Klickitat, Upper Columbia, Olympic Peninsula and more! For those family members and friends who would rather enjoy the scenery, we also offer scenic river floats!
801-234-8999 sundanceresort.com
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BRUSH CREEK RANCH SARATOGA, WY
SPOTTED HORSE RANCH JACKSON HOLE, WY
307-327-5284 brushcreekranchoutfitters.com
800-528-2084 spottedhorseranch.com
Nominated for 2015 and 2016 Orvis Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year. Orvis-endorsed for both fly fishing and wingshooting, Brush Creek Ranch encompasses 30,000 private acres—including the historic Sanger Ranch—for an unsurpassed outdoor sporting adventure in the heart of the American West. Enjoy exclusive wade or float access to more than 20 miles of internationally recognized freestone rivers including the famed North Platte. Seasoned guides provide personalized attention with top-of-the-line gear. Offering gourmet dining and luxurious award-winning accommodations at the Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, the ultra-private French Creek Sportsman’s Club, or the intimate Magee Homestead Retreat; enjoy customized experiences from elegant escapes with your significant other to castand-blast weekends with your buddies, or a vacation for your whole family.
For more than 50 years, Spotted Horse has provided the perfect setting for an Old West experience. Located just 16 miles south of Jackson, Wyoming and convenient to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, the ranch is a fly-fishing delight. Float the famous Snake or Green rivers, improve your fishing skills on the trout pond, or ride horses into the backcountry for the ultimate guided fly-fishing experience. Enjoy ranch-style meals and cookouts, and our sauna overlooking the Hoback River. Private access allows you to catch trout right outside your door. Great trail rides, overnight pack trips, rodeos, and scenic Snake River rafting trips give variety to your family vacation.
CALIFORNIA GUIDE SERVICE: SIERRA FLY FISHER
Bass Lake, CA | 559-683-7664 and 559-641-7788 www.sierraflyfisher.com Fly fish Yosemite National Park and the majestic Sierra Nevada. Beginner to advanced fly fishers welcome. Rainbows, brooks, browns, and the elusive golden trout.
GUIDE SERVICE: WILD WATERS FLY FISHING
Mt. Shasta, CA | 877-934-7466 wildwatersflyfishing.com Chuck and John have guided beginners and experts on the wild waters around Mt. Shasta for steelhead, salmon, and the world-famous McCloud River rainbows, German and Loch Levan browns, and smallmouth. We have used traditional and innovative methods for more than a decade. Come experience it with us!
GUIDE: CAPT. BOB DAY San Diego, CA 92117 | 858-449-4071 enlamosca.com Fly fish San Diego Bay and Point Loma kelp beds for the elusive Pacific bonefish, bass, corvina, bonito, barracuda, and more. GUIDE: BRIAN SLUSSER Truckee, CA | 530-386-0525 flyfishingtruckee-tahoe.com Offering walk-and-wade trips on the Truckee, Little Truckee, North Yuba, and small streams. Boat-based stillwater trips on Milton, Prosser, and Stampede reservoirs. Clinics and presentations also available.
GUIDE: JASON GRUPP Solvang, CA | 805-698-2879 breakwatertours.com Experience California’s fishing on public and private water. Trophy largemouth bass, surf fishing, and more. Fly-fishing and light-tackle instruction available year-round. GUIDE: MIKE PEASE Northern, CA | 916-426-2080 mikepeaseadventures.com Experience walk and wade fly fishing on secluded waters in the Sierra Nevada and rivers of the Central Valley. Guiding and instruction for all levels.
COLORADO OUTFITTER: ANGLER’S COVEY
Colorado Springs, CO | 719-471-2984 anglerscovey.com 2017 Orvis Fly Shop of the Year finalist; 2012 Orvis Outfitter of the Year. At Angler’s Covey, we design a quality fly-fishing experience with your needs in mind, whether you’re a beginner just getting started or an advanced fly fisher with much experience. As a fly-fishing learning center, we equip you with the knowledge and skills to enjoy this sport for many years. Join us on the South Platte River, the epitome of the beauty and adventure of our Colorado mountains, 60 minutes from Denver or Colorado Springs. We offer fullday, half-day, private water, and corporate guide trips to suit your needs. See our website for more information. Colorado Outfitters Lic. #991.
OUTFITTER: BRECKENRIDGE OUTFITTERS
Breckenridge, CO | 970-453-4135 breckenridgeoutfitters.com As one of the most decorated Orvis-Endorsed Outfitters, let us share our extensive knowledge, experience, and guidance to enjoy Rocky Mountain angling at its finest. Just 90 miles from Denver in Colorado trout country, our full-service fly shop offers the best gear and year-round guided excursions on the Blue, Colorado, William’s Fork, Eagle, Arkansas, and South Platte rivers. Exclusive private ranches offer pristine wild-trout fishing and trophy stillwater for the catch of a lifetime. The guides and staff at Breckenridge Outfitters take pride in high standards and providing helpful advice and service. Lic. #2612.
OUTFITTER: BUCKING RAINBOW
OUTFITTERS Steamboat Springs,CO | 970-879-8747 buckingrainbow.com Year-round angling with 60+ miles of private water. Enjoy fly fishing the Yampa, Elk, Little Snake, White, and North Platte rivers for fly-fishing memories of a lifetime. Full-service retail store and fly shop. Big fish, tall tales, bucking rainbow! Outfitters Lic. #3016.
OUTFITTER: FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS Vail, CO | 800-595-8090 or 970-476-3474 flyfishingoutfitters.net 2007 Orvis Outfitter of the Year! On the Eagle River near Vail-Beaver Creek sits the 1997 & 2007 OrvisEndorsed Outfitter of the Year. Year-round season and diverse fishery for all skill levels. Hundreds of miles of permitted water for float or wade trips on the Colorado, Eagle, and Roaring Fork. High mountain creeks such as Gore Creek and Yampa. Year-round shop with 200 years of Vail Valley guide knowledge. Outfitter Lic. #Y-467.
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ORVIS ENDORSED - WEST UNITED STATES OUTFITTER: NORTH PARK ANGLERS
Walden, CO | 970-723-4215 northparkanglers.com 2015 Orvis Endorsed Outfitter of the Year! North Park, a high-mountain valley in scenic northern Colorado, boasts more than one million acres of uncrowded beauty and less than one resident per square mile assuring visitors an experience where solitude is the cornerstone of your adventure. Entirely surrounded by snowcapped peaks, the headwaters of the famed North Platte River are born, feeding this fertile valley with trout-rich streams, rivers, and lakes. Here, the fishing opportunities are as endless as the seclusion. Our shop provides a complete equipment inventory while our experienced resident staff delights in guiding guests on our private ranches and public waters. Your adventure awaits…just get here! Lic. #2119.
OUTFITTER: RIGS FLY SHOP & GUIDE SERVICE
Ridgway, CO | 970-626-4460 fishrigs.com Since 2001, RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service has offered the finest year-round fly shop and fly-fishing guide service with walk/wade, float, and drift boat trips. Centrally located in southwestern Colorado, the shop sits within one hour or less of six major trout streams and rivers (Uncompahgre, Gunnison, San Miguel, Cimarron, and more). Experience amazing tailwaters with trophy-size trout, stunning high country access with feisty brookies and cutthroats, and the Gold Medal Waters of the Gunnison Gorge with healthy rainbows and browns. RIGS is in the heart of the scenic San Juan Mountains near Ouray, Telluride, Montrose, and Grand Junction Colorado.
OUTFITTER: ROYAL GORGE ANGLERS
Cañon City, CO | 888-994-6743 royalgorgeanglers.com Fly fish the longest Gold Medal River in North America, the Arkansas, with its oldest fly shop and guide service. The Arkansas River has the highest trout densities per river mile in the Rockies, and is known as Colorado’s premier dry fly fishery. Our staff will build you a customized fly fishing experience you’ll not soon forget with half-day, full -day, and multi-day options for any skill level! Ready for adventure on a backcountry stream, high mountain lake, gold medal reservoir, or the world famous South Platte River? We’ve got you covered with 30+ years of experience on the premier watersheds of Colorado!
OUTFITTER: TROUTS FLY FISHING
Denver, CO | 877-464-0034 troutsflyfishing.com Located in the heart of Denver, we pride ourselves on creating an atmosphere that is inviting to all anglers whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran. Trouts Fly Fishing proudly offers both walk/wade and float guided trips on a quintessential collection of classic western waters, including the South Platte, Colorado, Arkansas, Blue, and Roaring Fork rivers. Additionally, we offer a wide selection of fly-fishing classes and destination travel options. We have been proudly serving the Denver angling community for more than 20 years, and strive to be the “go-to” source for everything fly fishing. So whether you are looking to hire a guide for the day, take a class to expand your fly-fishing knowledge, book that dream destination fly-fishing trip, or just pick up some supplies before your next outing, Trouts Fly Fishing is here to meet your needs.
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OUTFITTER: WILLOWFLY ANGLERS
Almont, CO | 888-761-FISH (3474) or 970-641-1303 | 3riversresort.com Fish away from the crowds with Willowfly Anglers at Three Rivers Resort, just 10 miles north of Gunnison. Our prime location offers easy access to the Gunnison, East and Taylor rivers. Seasonally, we are permitted to float the Gunnison and Taylor rivers. Enjoy miles of private fishing through our exceptional ranchland leases. We offer year-round trips and don’t miss Colorado’s largest kokanee salmon run August–October. Stop by our fly shop for rentals, licenses, and the best advice in the valley! Novice to experts are welcome. Lic. #389.
EXPEDITION: COLORADO OUTFITTERS WILDERNESS FLY FISHING EXPEDITIONS Clark, CO | 970-319-4866 | co-outfitters.com Pack-in wilderness fly fishing trips providing access to some of Colorado’s finest backcountry fishing. Our remote camps offer comfortable accommodations including three meals a day: hearty breakfast, sack lunch, and Western-style dinners. Camps are reached by horseback rides ranging from two to five hours. Our fisheries offer backcountry lakes, where we use packable boats, to smaller rivers for cutthroat and brook trout. Come enjoy a Western wilderness experience and see Colorado in a way most never have before! EXPEDITION: GUNNISON RIVER EXPEDITIONS
Hotchkiss, CO | 970-872-3232 fishgre.com Est. 1985. Recognized as the largest and most experienced fly-fishing outfitter on the Gunnison. We specialize in guided wilderness float fishing, walk/wade trips, and class III-IV white-water rafting through the Gunnison’s Black Canyon—famed for world-class rainbow and brown trout fishing, insect hatches, geology, and wildlife, yet sees moderate use because of its remote location and tough access.
KIDS CAMP: LILLARD FLY-FISHING
EXPEDITIONS Colorado | 828-577-8204 lillardflyfishing.com Lillard Fly-Fishing Expeditions is an adventure education company specializing in wilderness fly-fishing trips for adolescents. They are dedicated to leading memorable, educational, and most important, fun fly-fishing expeditions for middle and high school students. Their 12- 18-day kids camp/expeditions are a unique combination of fly fishing, adventure education, service learning, and spectacular wilderness with the goal of inspiring future generations of fly-fishing conservationists.
GUIDE SERVICE: HEADS UP FLY FISHING
Durango, CO | 970-946-9313 www.headsupflyfishing.com/ Guided fly-fishing adventures near Durango, Colorado. Float and wade trips offered 365 days a year. We also feature private water options on the Animas, Florida, Pine, and San Juan rivers. Whether you’re a first-time fly fisher or an experienced angler, we invite you to join us for a truly memorable experience.
GUIDE SERVICE: SUNRISE ANGLERS
Boulder/Denver, CO 303-904-9410(h) or 303-532-9111(c) sunriseanglers.com Orvis’ 2011 Guide Service of the Year. Choose from half days to multi-day trips on our numerous Front Range and Over-the-Divide water options. Overnights. Float trips. Large groups. Summer fly-fishing camps. Flats boat fishing on high-mountain and urban reservoirs. Let our diverse permits to the best water fulfill your fly-fishing dreams. Colorado Outfitters Lic. #2447. Colorado River Outfitter Lic. #480.
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GUIDE SERVICE: TELLURIDE FLY FISHERS
Telluride, CO 81435 | 800-294-9269 or 970-728-4440 | tellurideflyfishers.com Orvis-Endorsed Guide Service of the Year 2005, located in the San Juan Mountains. Custom fly-fishing trips on the San Miguel, Dolores, and Uncompahgre rivers. Private water available. Half-day to multiple-day trips. We take pride in creating unforgettable experiences for anglers of all skill levels.
GUIDE: CAPT. MATTHEW THOMAS
Aspen, CO | 970-481-9086 RipLips.com Big wild trout with streamers, nymphs, and dry flies. Roaring Fork and Colorado rivers from a drift boat. Float fishing at its finest. Lunch included.
SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
Beaver Creek, CO | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Even better, our fly fishing lessons are offered in spectacular locations that offer plenty of activities for anglers and non-anglers alike.
IDAHO EXPEDITION: SOLITUDE RIVER TRIPS
Idaho’s Middle Fork Salmon | 208-806-1218 rivertrips.com | solitude@rivertrips.com 2006 Orvis-Endorsed Expedition of the Year! Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River is America’s premier wilderness river experience. Our 100-mile, 6-day drift boat or raft trip takes you through the Frank Church/ River of No Return Wilderness, one of America’s top native cutthroat trout, dry-fly fishing, and white-water rivers. Plenty for non-anglers—kayaking, hot springs, Native American pictographs, and relaxation. A great adventure for new or seasoned anglers. Call anytime, we answer personally.
SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
Coeur D’Alene, ID | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Even better, our fly fishing lessons are offered in spectacular locations that offer plenty of activities for anglers and non-anglers alike.
MONTANA OUTFITTER: BIGHORN ANGLER FLY SHOP
& OUTFITTERS Fort Smith, MT | 406-666-2233 bighornangler.com Unquestionably one of the greatest trout rivers in the world, the Bighorn River is a fly angler’s dream come true! The Bighorn River’s cool, clear flows emerge from the base of Yellowtail Dam in Fort Smith, Montana. Its trout-filled waters and abundant insect hatches produce exceptional rainbow and brown trout fishing year-round for both novice and expert anglers alike. Consisting of the hardest working and most courteous guides in Montana, our expert guide staff is second to none. Our Orvis-authorized fly shop is fully stocked with everything an angler could need.
ORVIS ENDORSED - WEST UNITED STATES OUTFITTER: BLACKFOOT RIVER OUTFITTERS
Missoula, MT | 406-542-7411 blackfootriver.com Providing exceptional fly fishing experiences since 1993. The legendary Blackfoot is our home water but we’re equally adept at unlocking the secrets of the Bitterroot, Clark Fork, Rock Creek, Georgetown Lake, the famous Smith River and lesser known small tributary creeks. We kick off our season with big dries in mid-March and fish straight through until laying down #8 October caddis. No matter your preference—far and fine dries, chucking visible foam bugs and droppers, indicator nymphing, or swimming streamers—we’ve got your game. Catch wild cutts, browns, and rainbows on the same day. Our shop is open year round.
OUTFITTER: FINS & FEATHERS
2010 Endorsed Outfitter of the Year Bozeman, MT | 877-790-5303 finsandfeathersonline.com Fins & Feathers of Bozeman has been guiding anglers throughout southwest Montana since 2000 and was the 2010 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Outfitter of the Year. Our full-service fly shop and guide service is open year-round. We specialize in creating customized, guided fly-fishing experiences on the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, Jefferson, and Missouri rivers along with a variety of small streams and private waters. Guided float or wading options include full-day, halfday, or multi-day packages with local accommodations.
OUTFITTER: GLACIER ANGLERS
West Glacier, MT | 800-235-6781 glacierraftco.com/fly-fishing Experience it for yourself in the waters that surround Glacier National Park. We offer daily and multi-day guided trips on the beautiful North and Middle Forks of the Flathead River, and multi-day trips into the Great Bear Wilderness to fish the acclaimed Upper Middle Fork for westslope cutthroat. Bring your own gear or let us supply everything you need. A Montana fishing license is required for all fishing trips with the exception of our private pond fishing. If you’re a beginner, we provide instruction on private ponds where no fishing license is required. One lesson and you may be hooked on fly fishing for life.
OUTFITTER: LINEHAN OUTFITTING COMPANY
Troy, MT | 406-295-4872 or 800-596-0034 fishmontana.com Tim and Joanne never desired to be the biggest outfitter in the industry, just one of the best. Since 1992, they have consistently provided high quality, personalized fly-fishing adventures. This has proven to be an award-winning combination. They communicate well and in advance so you don’t have to worry about the details of your trip. Located in the northwest corner of Montana that’s far less traveled than other areas, the Kootenai and Clark Fork Rivers offer tremendous angling adventures. We also offer fantastic walk/wade small stream angling and float tubing alpine lakes in some of the most spectacular scenery in the West.
OUTFITTER: THE TACKLE SHOP OUTFITTERS
Ennis, MT | 800-808-2832 thetackleshop.com 2017 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Outfitter of the Year. We believe that all fishing should start with a healthy dose of fun. We love the Madison River, Montana and inspire to show others. Our fly shop sits just a long cast away from the Madison River, near Yellowstone National Park and there are more blue-ribbon rivers within an hour drive of Ennis, than anywhere. On the Madison or any other Montana water, we thrive on educational, fun fly-fishing experiences with mature guides. Whether you float, wade, or walk, our guides connect every guest with unforgettable experiences in breathtaking settings.
EXPEDITION: BEARTOOTH PLATEAU
SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
OUTFITTERS, LLC Cooke City, MT | 800-253-8545 beartoothoutfitters.com Fish Yellowstone’s backcountry and the unspoiled Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Specializing in wilderness pack trips, fishing packages, and day fishing trips from our Orvis shop in Cooke City, Montana. Fishing includes famous Slough Creek, Pebble Creek, Cache Creek, the Lamar, and Yellowstone rivers in Yellowstone Park, and the high lakes and streams in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.
Bozeman, MT | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Even better, our fly-fishing lessons are offered in spectacular locations that offer plenty of activities for anglers and non-anglers alike.
EXPEDITION: MONTANA ANGLER FLY FISHING
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Bozeman, MT | 406-522-9854 MontanaAngler.com We believe that all fishing should start with a healthy dose of fun. We love the Madison River, Montana and inspire to show others. Our fly shop sits just a long cast away from the Madison River, near Yellowstone National Park and there are more Blue Ribbon Rivers within an hour drive of Ennis, than anywhere. On the Madison or any other Montana water, we thrive on educational fun fly-fishing experiences with mature guides. Float, wade or walk our guide’s connect every guest with unforgettable experiences in breathtaking settings.
EXPEDITION: SPOTTED BEAR RANCH Bob Marshall Wilderness, MT | 406-270-5235 spottedbear.com Wild mountain places, stunning scenery, fabulous riverside meals and accommodations, and some of the best dry-fly fishing Montana has to offer. That is what has allowed Spotted Bear Ranch to win the OrvisEndorsed Expedition of the Year an unprecedented three times. This wilderness trip is a 5-night, 6-day adventure. Let our experienced wilderness staff put you on fish and teach you about the diversity of wildlife that is unique to the Bob Marshall Wilderness. KIDS CAMP: PRO OUTFITTERS FLY-FISHING
CAMP FOR KIDS Ovando, MT | 800-858-3497 prooutfitters.com Family-friendly PRO Outfitters is the perfect lodge to offer a kids’ fly-fishing camp. Campers learn to fish spring creeks, tailwater, freestone, and stillwater. They explore all aspects of angling and receive exposure to local conservation. Through low staff-tocamper ratios, campers learn at their own pace and return home with the ability and enthusiasm to fish anywhere. Oh, and they have a lot of fun, too!
GUIDE SERVICE: LONG OUTFITTING
Livingston, MT | 406-220-6775 longoutfitting.com The world-class fisheries of Paradise Valley, Gallatin Valley, and Yellowstone National Park are our specialty. Wade trips include Armstrong’s, Depuy’s, and Nelson’s Spring Creeks, the Gallatin and Boulder rivers, Yellowstone Park streams, and many other hidden gems. Drift boat trips include the Yellowstone, Madison, and Missouri rivers, as well as numerous private lakes. Join us and see why we are a three-time recipient of the Guide Services of the Year award. MT outfitter license #5189.
GUIDE: JIM MITCHELL Hamilton, MT | 406-363-3510 montanahuntingfishingadv.com Float fish or walk and wade some of Montana’s famous fisheries. Our home water is the Bitterroot River, famous for its skwala hatch and dry-fly action! Beginners or experienced anglers welcome.
OUTFITTER: CONFLUENCE FLY SHOP
WITH DEEP CANYON OUTFITTERS Bend, OR | 541-678-5633 deepcanyonoutfitters.com We are a full-service fly shop dedicated to providing anglers with the highest quality flies, equipment, terminal tackle, knowledge, and advice. Winners of the 2015 Orvis Endorsed Expedition of the Year, our guides provide camping/fly-fishing trips on the Lower Deschutes River, and year-round trips on local waters for trout, steelhead, bass, and more. Whether you are a beginning angler or a seasoned veteran, come enjoy the productive lakes, streams, and rivers within a short drive of Bend. Formal fly-fishing classes or fully guided trips, we offer it all and promise a unique experience you’ll never forget.
EXPEDITION: BISCHOF’S FLYFISHING
Hood River, OR | 541-977-2796 bischofsflyfishing.com We specialize in multi-day camping and fly-fishing float trips on Oregon’s John Day River. In spring and summer it’s one of the best smallmouth bass river fisheries in the West. No rapids, warm water, and catching fish after fish from the boat make this a fun, safe, and productive river trip for anglers of all ages and skill levels. During the fall, the river receives a healthy return of all wild steelhead, with few people around.
EXPEDITION: CONFLUENCE FLY SHOP
WITH DEEP CANYON OUTFITTERS 2015 ORVIS EXPEDITION OF THE YEAR Bend, OR | 541-678-5633 deepcanyonoutfitters.com Our award-winning camping and fly-fishing trips on the Lower Deschutes River are the best way to fully experience the beauty and the superb fly-fishing the river has to offer. Some of the finest fly-fishing is located in the 32-mile canyon section, where towering canyon walls and exciting white water guard wild rainbow trout and summer steelhead from over-fishing. Typically, this trip is done in 4 days, 3 nights and it is perfectly suited for experts and beginners alike. The fishing is unmatched, and the comfortable camps and hearty meals add a surprising level of sophistication to this memorable adventure.
EXPEDITION: TIGHT LINES, INC.
Vida, OR | 877-855-6270 tightlinesfishing.com One of the first eight rivers designated “Wild and Scenic” in 1968, the Rogue offers the fly fisher a very unique steelhead fishing expedition, spending each of three nights in cozy riverside lodges. Navigating class three and four whitewater, your expert guide will maneuver your McKenzie-style drift boat into the tightest of pockets to reach both half-pounder and adult steelhead during your 43-mile journey. The Rogue dissects the heavily forested Coast Range Mountains to the rugged Oregon Coast. Our guides will make you feel right at home whether you’ve fly fished your whole life or just experienced fly fishing 101. Our guests refer to this trip as “eating your way down the Rogue.”
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ORVIS ENDORSED - WEST UNITED STATES GUIDE SERVICE: REAL OREGON EXPERIENCE
Klamath Falls, OR | 541-884-3825 realoregonexperience.com Wild reband rainbows on Oregon’s remote wild and scenic Klamath River! Discover both The Keno and the Wild and Scenic stretches. Explore the famous Williamson River where landing 10+ pound native redband rainbows is often the reality. Still others enjoy stalking big browns on the Wood River, chasing wild steelhead on the Rogue River, or stillwater fishing the mountain lakes, including Crater Lake! If you are looking for a unique outing, with a big splash of variety, give us a call.
GUIDE: ELLIOT JENKINS Portland, OR | 541-868-6356 greasybeaksflyfishing.com Join me and fish the wild runs of salmon and steelhead that come pouring into the Pacific Northwest, starting in October and finishing up in early May. My Portland location puts you in close proximity to the action. GUIDE: ETHAN NICKEL Eugene/Portland, OR | 541-554-2303 flyfishoregon.wordpress.com Guiding fly anglers since 1996, enthusiasm, patience, professionalism, and focus distinguish the service I provide. Trout and steelhead are my specialty. I fish the McKenzie, Willamette, Umpqua, as well as various coastal streams.
UTAH GUIDE SERVICE: OLD MOE GUIDE SERVICE
Dutch John, UT | 435-885-3342 oldmoeguideservice.com Specializing in fishing the famous Green River in Utah. We offer guided day trips, multi-day trips, and scenic float trips. Operating for 31 years, our guides are veterans of this amazing must-experience fishery. Beginners and experienced anglers are welcome.
GUIDE SERVICE: ROCKY MOUNTAIN
OUTFITTERS Heber, UT | 888-38-ROCKY flyfishinginutah.com Provo River: blue-ribbon river, blue-ribbon experience. Half- and full-day trips for all skill levels. Other streams are available. Near Park City and Salt Lake City. 2013 Guide Service of the Year. Excellent fishing year-round!
SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
Park City, UT | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Even better, our fly fishing lessons are offered in spectacular locations that offer plenty of activities for anglers and non-anglers alike.
WASHINGTON GUIDE SERVICE: CHROME CHASERS
FLY FISHING Olympic Peninsula, WA | 253-255-5963 chromechasersflyfishing.com Steelhead and salmon specialists with more than 25 years of experience. Fish Washington’s fabled rivers on the Olympic Peninsula, Puget Sound, and Columbia River tributaries. Year-round. All skill levels welcome.
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GUIDE SERVICE: ELLENSBURG ANGLER
Ellensburg, WA | 509-607-1804 ellensburgangler.com 2016 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Outfitter of the Year! We specialize in guiding on central Washington’s Yakima, Methow, Klickitat, and Naches rivers. Our patient and friendly guide staff is dedicated to excellence.
GUIDE: MATT PALUCH Ephrata, WA | 509-707-3012 desertfly.guide Specializing in fly fishing Columbia River Basin. Fishing is good year-round for trout and seasonally for other species. Seventeen years of experience guiding fly fishers from around the world.
WYOMING OUTFITTER: TIM WADE’S NORTH FORK
ANGLERS Cody, WY | 307-527-7274 northforkanglers.com Cody/Yellowstone country; 2,500 miles of blueribbon trout waters! Wild Yellowstone cutthroat, rainbows, browns, and brook trout in clear, cold waters average 16 inches. North Fork Anglers has been a must-stop destination since 1984. Our excellent reputation is due to expert, professional guides and fly-shop staff. See for yourself why we’ve been called “the best fly fishing anywhere.”
OUTFITTER: UGLY BUG FLY SHOP
2014 OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR Casper, WY | 866-UGLYBUG | crazyrainbow.net Set in central Wyoming, the Ugly Bug Fly Shop offers yearround fly-fishing opportunities along the world-famous North Platte River. The “Grey Reef” tailwater is one of the West’s premier trophy trout fisheries. Wild rainbows, cutthroats, and browns averaging 17 to 22 inches keep anglers smiling, but trophy fish of 10+ pounds are the real draw! Exclusive use of Grey Reef Ranch, set on this blueribbon water, and 8 miles of private wading and boating access for a fishing experience in the solitude for which the West was once known.
OUTFITTER: WORLDCAST ANGLERS
Jackson Hole, WY 800-654-0676 or 307-733-6934 worldcastanglers.com Based in the Orvis Jackson Hole store with an office/ fly shop in Victor, Idaho, our goal is to bring your dream of a Western fly-fishing adventure to life. With permitted water on the South Fork, Snake, Teton, Henry’s Fork, Salt, and Green rivers as well as Yellowstone National Park, we are one of the premier fly-fishing destinations in the Rocky Mountains. Additionally, we are home of the famous “South Fork Hilton” overnight fly-fishing adventure and manage the oldest guide school in the country. We will work tirelessly to turn your next flyfishing adventure into a dream come true.
EXPEDITION: BOULDER BASIN OUTFITTERS
Cody, WY | 307-587-3404 wyomingsummerpacktrips.com We offer backcountry horseback fly-fishing trips in northwest Wyoming. We fish for cutthroat, rainbow, brown, and brook trout in the north and south forks of the Shoshone, Greybull, Upper Wind, Thorofare, and Yellowstone rivers. We also have many mountain lakes to fish. Camp in canvas tents and eat family-style meals cooked over the campfire. Come enjoy great fishing and friends.
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EXPEDITION: YELLOWSTONE OUTFITTERS
Afton, WY | 800-447-4711 yellowstoneoutfitters.com Horseback pack-in fly fishing on the headwaters of the Yellowstone and Thorofare rivers and Atlantic Creek. Also permitted in Yellowstone National Park. This trip is for both the experienced and novice angler. Fish for trophy cutthroat trout in the 16-20” (3-4 pound) class. Six-day fishing pack trips offered approximately June 15–August 1. Scenic fishing trips offered June 20–August. Tent camps with excellent full-course meals. Cooks, packers, guides included. Leaves from Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
GUIDE SERVICE: TWO RIVERS EMPORIUM
Pinedale, WY | 307-367-4131 2rivers.net Fish the famous Green and New Fork rivers and experience the pristine beauty of the Wind River Mountains and Bridger Wilderness. Two Rivers prides itself in having seasoned local guides, and a FFFcertified casting instructor is on staff for the fly-fishing schools. We offer private spring creek wade fishing, float fishing, and backcountry pack trips. You’ll have the chance to catch three subspecies of cutthroats and participate in Wyoming’s Cutt-Slam Program.
GUIDE SERVICE: DUNOIR FISHING
ADVENTURES Lander, WY | 307-349-3331 dunoirfishing.com Join seasoned guides for wade or drift boat fishing trips on Wyoming’s finest waters, including the Wind and Bighorn rivers. Whether fishing serene mountain streams near Dubois or targeting trophy trout on tail waters, our guides will ensure a trip of lifetime.
GUIDE: GEORGE H. HUNKER Orvis Endorsed Guide of the Year 2003 2015 Endorsed Lifetime Achievement Award Lander, WY | 307-332-3986 sweetwaterfishing.com Since 1977, specializing in backpack and horsesupported camping trips into the Wind River Mountains (a golden trout mecca). Also guiding fly fishermen on local streams and floating the Wyoming Bighorn. SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
Jackson Hole, WY | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Even better, our fly fishing lessons are offered in spectacular locations that offer plenty of activities for anglers and non-anglers alike.
MEXICO GUIDE SERVICE: THE REEL BAJA Baja, Mexico | 480-882-0935 or 888-287-4076 thereelbaja.com Year-round fly fishing in southern Baja, including beautiful Cabo San Lucas and the spectacular Sea of Cortez, located one hour north of Cabo San Lucas. Our experienced American guides offer single and multiday adventures from shore and boat. Dorado, tuna, marlin, roosterfish, and many other species. Beginners and experts welcomed.
FRESHWATER SPECIALTY SCHOOLS & GROUP TRIPS
6 GREAT ORVIS EXPERIENCES IN THE WEST Whatever your level of expertise, Orvis has a school and group trip for you. Your Orvis instructor or host, lodge staff, and local guides are all dedicated to making your adventure a relaxed, enjoyable and unforgettable experience from beginning to end. Select dates include a rod or outfit. Learn more at orvis.com/adventures, or call us at 800-547-4322.
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Join us at the beautiful Lodge at Falcon’s Ledge, two-time recipient of the prestigious “Orvis-Endorsed Lodge of the Year” award. Breathtaking views of the surrounding canyon, still waters, and wildlife will surely excite any angler. We provide all the newest Orvis equipment, fantastic amenities, and a beautiful setting for the ultimate fly-fishing school.
Get ready for a 4-star, wilderness camping and fly-fishing trip into Montana’s most pristine, untouched mountain landscapes. You’ll “pack” in on horseback upriver for miles into the wilderness, and float out on the South Fork of the Flathead River. Fly fish by day, camp each night, and enjoy a campfire with stories under the stars.
When people talk about fishing in Big Sky Country on rivers like the Madison, Yellowstone, and the Big Hole, the phrase “big trout” is usually not far behind. While you’re improving your fly-fishing skills at Madison Valley Ranch in Ennis, Montana, you’ll enjoy luxury accommodations, unparalleled hospitality, and wonderful food.
2018 DATES: July 9-13, July 15-19 PRICE: From $3,295
2018 DATES: July 9-14 Additional dates available. PRICE: From $6,000
2018 DATES: Aug. 11-15, Aug. 17-21 PRICE: From $3,895
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HUBBARD’S YELLOWSTONE LODGE GROUP TRIP
HEALING WATERS LODGE GROUP TRIP
Learn how to pursue the Northwest’s most iconic fish on Oregon’s beautiful Rogue River. In this all-inclusive school, you will learn the proper techniques used to target steelhead and other anadromous fish such as salmon. Includes lodging, meals, and guided fishing.
Fly fish and explore one of America’s iconic landscapes at two-time OrvisEndorsed Lodge of the Year. Just a few miles from Yellowstone National Park, this is the perfect base from which to fly fish the legendary trout waters of Yellowstone. Non-angling companions will enjoy horseback riding, hiking, and guided park tours.
Centrally located in Montana’s beautiful Ruby Valley, Healing Waters offers world-class float-fishing on blue-ribbon rivers including the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Madison, Jefferson, and Ruby. You’ll also have the option to wade fish on streams in some of the most beautiful private ranches in the Rocky Mountains.
2018 DATES: July 15-21, Sept. 9-14 PRICE: From $3,400
2018 DATES: July 28-Aug. 2 Additional dates available. PRICE: From $3,700
FALCON’S LEDGE COMPLETE TROUT SCHOOL
BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS GROUP TRIP
MORRISON’S LODGE STEELHEAD SCHOOL
2018 DATES: Sept. 30-Oct. 4, Oct. 6-10 PRICE: From $3,295
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ALASKA UNITED STATES
IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO OVERSTATE the wildness, vastness, and excitement of Alaska as a fishing destination. It embodies the true spirit of adventure. Experience all that this last frontier has to offer—bears, float planes, bush pilots, massive salmon runs, and huge trout—while enjoying the best guides and lodging. Call an Orvis Adventures expert today at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
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ALASKA’S BOARDWALK LODGE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND, AK
800-764-3918 or 907-828-3918 boardwalklodge.com Alaska’s Boardwalk Lodge provides personalized service for up to 19 guests. This exclusive oceanfront lodge is nestled in Thorne Bay, Alaska, along the famous Inside Passage. You’ll experience southeastern Alaska’s backcountry and have the opportunity to land trophy-class fish. Hook up with our native steelhead population in early spring and enjoy year-round excitement with cutthroat and Dolly Varden. From mid- to late summer, four species of Pacific salmon storm our streams to provide non-stop action. When you’re not hauling in the day’s catch, you’ll enjoy soaking in our Jacuzzi with a beverage, eating hors d’oeuvres, or dining on gourmet fare from our culinary staff. Lodge accommodations.
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ALASKA SPORTSMAN’S LODGE BRISTOL BAY, AK
907-276-7605 or 888-826-7376
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2005 Orvis-Endorsed Lodge of the Year. Our full-service, world-class lodge is located just 4 miles downstream from majestic Lake Iliamna, the heart of Alaska’s trophy rainbow trout area where millions of salmon spawn each year. On the edge of Katmai National Park, our lodge is nestled on a bluff overlooking this wild pristine area. Cabins are well appointed, comfortable, and complete with private bathrooms and a deck with breathtaking views of the Kvichak River. Experience the vast wilderness by day and live in luxury at the lodge by night. Fly out in floatplanes to fish nearby streams or fish our spectacular home river. All-inclusive packages provide air transport between Anchorage and lodge. Contact Brian and Serena Kraft.
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BRISTOL BAY LODGE WOOD-TIKCHIK STATE PARK, AK 509-964-2094
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Historic Bristol Bay Lodge was founded in 1972, and has provided multiple generations of sportsmen with legendary fishing and the classic Alaskan fly-out experience. Ideally located, Bristol Bay Lodge is accessible by water, which assures that weather delays and missed flights on exchange days are a rarity. Whether fishing the local water or flying out in one of three impeccably maintained de Havilland Beavers, a well-designed fishing program ensures that every angler enjoys the same opportunities, including memorable experiences at two remote and well-appointed overnight camps. Let owner and operator Steve Laurent, with 27 years of experience as a pilot and guide at Bristol Bay Lodge, provide you and your family with lifelong memories.
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CRYSTAL CREEK LODGE KING SALMON, AK
907-357-3153 crystalcreeklodge.com A warm, enchanting lodge of log and river rock is the setting for one of your life’s most memorable vacations. Each day is a unique adventure as you fly across vast expanses of wilderness to fish everything from small streams full of trout to clear rivers filled with salmon. Those who would rather not fly may fish the superb Naknek River and catch salmon in sight of the lodge or boat to the nearby rapids to fish trophy rainbow trout. Wildlife viewing and adventure activities available for non-fishing guests. A genuine dedication to service creates an environment suitable for families, couples, friends, or entertainment. Travel logistics to and from the lodge are easy. Excellent internet and phone service. Use of premium Orvis waders, rods, reels, and flies included.
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INTRICATE BAY LODGE ILIAMNA, AK
TIKCHIK NARROWS LODGE WOOD-TIKCHIK STATE PARK, AK
An Alaska premiere boutique fly-fishing destination, typically serving just 10 guests with an extraordinary experience and 1:1 staff-to-client ratio. Situated in one of the best locations on Lake Iliamna, within the Bristol Bay drainage, we offer customized fly-outs as well as boat access to our world-class home waters of the Copper and Gibraltar rivers. Re-opened in 2015, our newly constructed lodge offers the comfort of a fine lodge while being off-grid in the heart of Alaska. Enjoy first-class meals catered to your individual preferences. Relax by the fire in our main lounge, sports bar, or hot tub. At the end of the day, retire to one of our five bedrooms, each well appointed with at least two beds and a private bathroom.
Tikchik Narrows Lodge has catered to anglers for more than 30 years. The majestic beauty, incredible fishing, and legendary service and cuisine in an isolated wilderness setting is the hallmark of Tikchik’s reputation. As a daily fly-out lodge, Tikchik offers an incredibly diverse fishing program for five species of salmon and six species of freshwater fish throughout southwest Alaska. Owner/ operator Bud Hodson purchased Tikchik 28 years ago and has been flying floatplanes and guiding anglers in Bristol Bay for more than 33 years.
412-527-9346 (Oct. - May) 907-571-1757 (June through Sept.) www.intricatebaylodge.com
907-243-8450
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EXPEDITION: DIERICK’S TSIU RIVER LODGE Yakutat, AK | 907-784-3625 tsiuriverlodge.com Fish Alaska’s Tsiu River where top-water fly fishing for silver salmon in shallow water is at its best, perfect for the novice or experienced angler. After fishing you’ll be served a hearty meal prepared by our professional chef, then relax in our fully furnished fly-tying room or retire to your private cabin for a hot shower and comfortable bed.
EXPEDITION: TRACY VREM’S BLUE MOUNTAIN LODGE
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Bristol Bay, AK | 907-360-0541 bluemountainlodge.com Dry-fly fishing in small wadeable streams on the Alaska Peninsula/ Bercharof National Wildlife Refuge. Only our guests fish many of these streams. Enjoy the rare opportunity to fish with just your family or friends. Fish for all species of salmon and rainbow trout, along with our world-class Arctic char and grayling. Every day is an adventure because you are flown out to different locations daily by wheel and floatplanes. The scenery is beautiful and the facilities will surprise you!
TOWER ROCK LODGE KENAI RIVER, AK
800-284-FISH (3474)
towerrocklodge.com
At Tower Rock Lodge, we offer first-class comfort and convenience with a professional staff trained to customize the experience for you. Our top-notch service starts when we pick you up at the airport. Then, you create your dream trip. How about a thrilling helicopter ride to remote locations? We can do that. Do you expect excellent food and wine? Our premium chefs will make sure all your meals are superb. Need a good night’s sleep after a day on the river? Our accommodations are second to none. Want to learn how to master a Spey rod? Prefer to spin fish? We can do! We’re all about making your trip the adventure of a lifetime for a surprisingly affordable price.
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Prepare to be amazed by nature’s handiwork on this personal, active, and eco-friendly voyage. The Tongass National Forest is the setting for a week of exploration and adventure. With more than 16.9 million acres, 11,000 miles of coastline, and vast wilderness, you will experience what makes southeast Alaska so special—and do it in an extraordinary way. Unlike big cruise ships, we’ll access remote areas in an intimate setting with only 20-24 passengers. Every detail is designed to help you fully appreciate one of the world’s last frontiers as you venture into the unspoiled landscapes and explore. JOIN AN ORVIS-HOSTED DEPARTURE
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IF YOU’VE ALWAYS DREAMED of fishing the American West or long to relive the amazing rivers, landscapes, and trophy fish of past adventures, Orvis can help make it happen. Our select group of partners provide the best in guides, accommodations, cuisine, and waters. Call an Orvis Adventures expert today at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
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MUSKEGON RIVER LODGE NEWAYGO, MI
616-293-0501 muskegonriverlodge.com Imagine a full log walkout chalet nestled on 12.5 acres of secluded woodlands with 400 feet of Muskegon River frontage, replete with resident brown and rainbow trout, Pacific salmon, and steelhead. Offering national quality fly fishing year-round, the Muskegon is a Western-style river with prolific caddis and mayfly hatches that fishes well with technical and deep nymphing, dry-fly fishing, sink-tip streamer stripping, and two-handed Spey casting. Whether a party of two or group of eight, the Muskegon River Lodge is reserved exclusively for you. Board jet boats piloted by RiverQuest Charters guides and refresh with our chef ’s culinary creations. Muskegon River Lodge is perfect for your next fly-fishing adventure, couple’s getaway, or corporate retreat.
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VERMEJO PARK RANCH RATON, NM
575-445-3097 vermejoparkranch.com Unsurpassed fishing for both beginners and experienced anglers. Enjoy 21 well-stocked lakes and 30 miles of stream providing impressive rainbow, brown, and brook trout averaging 1 to 2 lbs. with many in the 3-8 lb. class. Avid fly fishers will enjoy the unique fly fishing for beautiful and scrappy native Rio Grande cutthroat trout. The historic ranch is 593,000 acres of beautiful forested slopes of pine, fir, spruce, and aspen, with open meadows on the east slope of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Great fishing with gourmet food and historic accommodations make the ranch a sportsman’s paradise and justify Orvis’s endorsement.
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GUIDE: MICK J. LOVETT
OUTFITTER: FISHEADS SAN JUAN RIVER LODGE
Lee’s Ferry, AZ | 800-533-7339 leesferryflyfishing.com Mick takes pride in teaching and sharing what he’s learned. Let him take you out on Lee’s Ferry in the pursuit of wild and beautiful rainbows, year-round.
MICHIGAN OUTFITTER: PERE MARQUETTE RIVER LODGE
Baldwin, MI | 231-745-3972 pmlodge.com Enjoy year-round accommodations on the banks of the “Flies Only–No Kill” zone of the Pere Marquette River. Experience a bounty of fly fishing with each season. Encounter the hex for big browns in the summer, spring steelhead, spawning fall salmon, or the steelhead behind them gobbling up the eggs. A platinum-level Orvis fly shop meets all the angler’s needs and the lodge offers a variety of entomology courses and fly-tying forums. Corporate and family gatherings welcome. Come meet our guides and friendly, knowledgeable staff.
GUIDE SERVICE: CAPT. CHUCK HAWKINS
Lake Ann, MI | 231-228-7135 chuck@hawkinsflyfishing.com Winner of Orvis’s 2010 Endorsed Guide Service of the Year. Fully permitted to use all rivers, we offer anglers complete access to the Manistee, Pere Marquette, Pine, and Au Sable rivers. Come fish with our award-winning guides on a river, lake, or bay for trout, steelhead, salmon, smallmouth, and carp. Kids to advanced, dry fly to Spey, we welcome all anglers. Come experience Michigan’s year-round fishery, join us on “Any River…Anytime®.”
MINNESOTA GUIDE: KIP VIETH Monticello, MN | 612-723-7438 wildwoodfloattrips.com Enjoy the finest float trips in the upper Midwest. Access to more than 300 miles of the finest smallmouth and muskie rivers in North America. Specializing on the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers. Kids welcome. GUIDE: MEL HAYNER
Preston, MN 507-327-4276 or 435-454-3737 minnesotaflyfishing.com Located in the “driftless” region, fish miles of spring creeks, prolific hatches of caddis and mayflies throughout the season. Awesome scenery and expert instruction. Ideal for beginners or experienced anglers.
MISSOURI OUTFITTER: RIVER RUN OUTFITTERS Branson, MO | 417-332-0460 riverrunoutfitters.com Lake Tannycomo offers great fly fishing. The White River is a premier year-round tailwater with rainbow and brown trout, and trophy 20-inch fish possible. Seasoned guides give walk/wade or drift boat trips for beginner and seasoned anglers. The Branson shop has gear for every fly fisher. Activities for the family, plus shopping and entertainment.
San Juan River, NM | 505-632-1411 fisheadsofthesanjuan.com Join us for some of the most rewarding trout fishing of your life on the famous San Juan River! This goldmedal tailwater is world renowned for providing some of the most exhilarating trout fishing you will ever experience. The San Juan is a consistent producer of both rainbows and browns averaging 16 to 18 inches, with many exceeding 20 inches. Cast to trophy trout 365 days a year with expert guides. Whether you’re seasoned or a novice, you’ll experience a dream angling trip. Start your day in our full-service fly shop and finish it off with a relaxing meal in our Back Cast Cafe. 2008 Orvis Guide Service of the Year.
OUTFITTER: THE REEL LIFE
Santa Fe, NM | 505-995-8114 thereellife.com The Reel Life has been a headquarters for New Mexico anglers for more than 20 years. In March 2014, The Reel Life was purchased by Nick Streit and Ivan Valdez, and the store was moved to its current location inside the De Vargas Mall in Santa Fe. Here, you will find a fullservice, year-round fly shop with everything you need for a successful outing. The Reel Life employs some of New Mexico’s finest guides. We offer full- and half-day trips on both public and private water. Our guides are patient instructors and we welcome anglers of all skill levels.
GUIDE SERVICE: NOAH PARKER &
LAND OF ENCHANTMENT GUIDES Santa Fe, NM 87501 | 505-629-5688 loeflyfishing.com Offering guided wade and float trips—fly fishing on the best rivers, lakes, streams and private ranches in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Day trips and all inclusive multi-day fishing packages are available. Fishing gear is provided.
GUIDE: DOC THOMPSON 2006 Orvis Guide of the Year Northern New Mexico | 575-376-9220 flyfishnewmexico.com Fly fish Taos and northern New Mexico for wild trout in the spring, summer, and fall on the Cimarron, Rio Costilla, Red River, Rio Grande, and more. Public and private water. Guide and instructional trips.
OKLAHOMA GUIDE: JENNY MAYRELL-WOODRUFF
Broken Bow, OK | 903-850-3673 flyfishbeaversbend.com The Lower Mountain Fork River offers year-round trout fishing and Kiamichi Mountain scenery within 200 miles of DFW, OKC, and Shreveport. Beginners always welcome.
TEXAS OUTFITTER: SWAN POINT LANDING OUTFITTERS
Rockport, TX | 361-729-7926 swanpointlandingflyshop.net Come explore the shallow-water flats of the middle Texas coast with our top professional guides. Fly and light-tackle presentations to redfish, drum, and trophy speckled trout on gin-clear flats all year! Skiff boats, wade, and kayak opportunities for beginner and expert alike. Mid-summer brings seasonal tarpon and jacks into our jetties, surf, and ship channels. High-end Helios fly rods supplied. Enjoy some of the best fishing on the Texas coast and have a cold one here after kicking some tail. Just a short drive from Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi. Host to the best selection of saltwater tying materials on the Gulf Coast!
GUIDE SERVICE: ALL WATER GUIDES
Austin, TX 78749 | 512-571-3073 allwaterguides.com Experience the best of central Texas fly fishing. Everything from topwater bass fishing on the lower Colorado River to nymphing for trout on the Guadalupe River. Over 100 years of combined experience guiding. Beginners and experts welcome. Year-round fishing opportunities.
GUIDE: BRYAN ROBINSON San Benito, TX | 956-241-5520 flyfishspi.com Fly-fishing and light-tackle expeditions from a poling skiff on the Lower Laguna Madre of deep south Texas. Trips consist of sight fishing for redfish and seatrout. Beginners, kids, and experts are more than welcome. GUIDE: KEVIN HUTCHISON Central Texas | 512-589-3474 hillcountryflyfishers.com With more than 25 years of guiding experience in the Texas Hill Country, we will provide you a blue-ribbon level of service. From bass to trout, the Texas Hill Country has it all; let us be your guide. GUIDE: ROB WOODRUFF Quitman, TX | 903-967-2665 FLYFISHINGFORK.COM Trophy largemouth bass and a variety of warmwater species on Lake Fork and east Texas lakes. Oklahoma Mountain Fork River trout. Located near Dallas. GUIDE: STEVE HOLLENSED Tom Bean, TX (North Texas) | 903-546-6237 flywaterangling.com Fly fish scenic Lake Texoma for wild, freshwater stripers. Smallmouth and largemouth bass add to the experience. All skill levels. FFI master casting instructor. Near Dallas/ Ft Worth/OK City.
WISCONSIN GUIDE: ABE DOWNS Plover, WI | 715-572-3225 greatnorthernflyfishing.com Fly fish for trophy smallmouth bass and musky on one of the many pristine rivers of the fabled Northern Wisconsin. Enjoy pristine wilderness and spectacular fishing out of a comfortable drift boat. Come for an adventure, leave with memories. GUIDE: DAVE BARRON Richland Center, WI | 608-585-2239 jacquishhollowangler.com Fly fish spring creeks for wild trout in the “driftless area” of southwest Wisconsin or drift boat fish for smallmouth on the Wisconsin River. FFF master casting instructor. Beginners welcome. GUIDE: GORDON MARTIN Elkhart Lake, WI | 773-308-6156 tie1onguideservice.com Specializing in fly fishing for lake-run king salmon, coho, brown trout, and steelhead on private property along the Sheboygan River. Plus, fish the Kohler and Elkhart Lake area for trout, smallmouth, and pike.
Four Great Orvis Fly-Fishing Schools in the Midwest Glen Arbor, MI | Branson, MO | Clyde, OH | Kohler, WI Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Even better, our fly-fishing lessons are offered in spectacular locations that offer plenty of activities for anglers and non-anglers alike. Learn more at orvis.com/schools or call 866-531-6213.
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AMERICA’S MOST DIVERSE FISHERY delivers heart-stopping tarpon strikes in the waters off the coast and quick takes by brook trout in small mountain streams. In between, the brown trout of Arkansas are some of the largest in the country. Experience it all, while enjoying Southern charm and hospitality.
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THE WHITE RIVER INN COTTER, AR
BAHIA HONDA SPORTING CLUB LOWER KEYS, FL
The White River Inn invites you to Arkansas’ beautiful Ozark Mountains. The White River is arguably the best freshwater trophy brown trout fishery in the world. This year-round fishery produces more “teener” brown trout than any freshwater river in the world. Our talented, professional guides fish more than 100 miles of prime trout habitat and are as eager to instruct beginners (including kids), as they are to help advanced anglers. The White River Inn’s luxury lodge is second to none, designed and built for fishermen. The custom-built log lodge is magnificently appointed; no expense was spared and no detail overlooked. Wonderful homecooked meals are served family style. With only five suites, the lodge is never crowded and personalized service is our trademark.
A unique fly-fishing lodge in the Florida Keys, and the only lodge in the world specializing in sight fishing for tarpon. Bahia Honda is located in a quiet part of this area, covered up in tarpon and permit. Our lodge is a luxurious Mediterranean villa on a private estate that overlooks a beautiful, calm bay. Our guides are local experts, friendly and courteous, excited to teach our guests all the small details that help make their day both a successful and enjoyable one. We gladly host anglers of all experience levels and offer FFF casting instruction any time. Our executive chef’s cuisine focuses on fresh local seafood and wild game. Our rooms are well appointed. It’s easy to get here, and you won’t want to leave. Very short spring/summer season. Call or email us for details.
870-430-2233 thewhiteriverinn.com
305-395-0009 bahiahondaclub.com
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OCEAN REEF CLUB KEY LARGO, FL
CABIN BLUFF CUMBERLAND RIVER RETREAT WOODBINE, GA
The Ocean Reef Club spans 2,500 secluded, tropical acres on the northernmost tip of Key Largo, less than an hour from Miami. To complement its 1,700 private residences, the club offers deluxe accommodations at its oceanfront inn, 36 holes of championship golf, a marina, an airstrip, shopping, a salon and spa, and a dozen restaurants and lounges for every taste and formality. Enjoy some of North America’s finest deep sea, reef, and flats fishing. Catch a billfish on a fly, or bonefish and tarpon on the flats. Also enjoy world-class tennis or croquet, and fun and relaxation on Buccaneer Island, which boasts a white-sand beach, two oceanfront pools, a tidal lagoon, and endless recreational opportunities for families.
Rustic and charming, Cabin Bluff is a true retreat. With only 20 rooms and access to 24,000 acres, our coastal waterfront setting is the perfect destination for corporate retreats, customer entertainment, and family reunions and located just north of Jacksonville, FL. Expertly guided trips for multiple species, including redfish, tripletail, cobia, and tarpon. Other on-site activities include sporting clays, and quail hunting both featured in Garden & Gun magazine, a golf course designed by Davis Love III, and many other hunting activities. Culinary offerings are fresh with a Southern flair and all meals and beverages are expertly prepared and included during your visit.
877-734-8439 oceanreef.com
912-729-5960 cabinbluff.com
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GROSSE SAVANNE WATERFOWL AND WILDLIFE LODGE LAKE CHARLES, LA
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337-598-2357 grossesavanne.com
877-BILTMORE Biltmore.com
The saltwater fishing opportunities are such an integral part of our programming that we provide a number of resources for our guests, including expert guides to the marsh, Calcasieu Estuary, or the near coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Grosse Savanne borders the finest saltwater fishing lake in the state—and possibly the finest coastal saltwater estuary in the country. Affectionately referred to by locals as “Big Lake,” Calcasieu Lake is blessed with 10-pound speckled trout, 4-foot-long redfish, and giant flounder. In addition to fabulous fishing, Grosse Savanne offers first-class accommodations, fine Southern and Cajun cuisine, and unsurpassed service. We hope that you will join us this season for a saltwater fishing adventure. Fly-fishing season: March–August and October.
Biltmore was created by George Vanderbilt in 1895 as a country retreat for family and friends. Today guests are invited to experience the breathtaking beauty of Biltmore House–America’s Largest Home–and century-old gardens. Explore our 8,000-acre Blue Ridge Mountain backyard with outdoor activities including 2-hour introductory fly-fishing lessons to a more in-depth 2-day Orvis fly-fishing school. We also offer guided float trips, horseback riding, and sporting clay lessons with exclusive club membership opportunities. Savor award-winning wines and relax at Antler Hill Village & Winery, offering fine dining and unique shopping. Make your visit a complete getaway at the 4-star Inn on Biltmore Estate and luxurious spa, or the casual and welcoming Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate.
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CHETOLA RESORT AT BLOWING ROCK BLOWING ROCK, NC
BLACKBERRY FARM GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, WALLAND, TN
Located in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, overnight accommodations include Chetola Lodge, The Bob Timberlake Inn, and spacious condominiums. Fly-fishing packages offered year-round in pristine private waters, nearby streams, and tailrace rivers. Wade and float trips feature fishing for trophy brook trout, rainbow trout, wild brown trout, and smallmouth bass. Join us at our NEW Chetola Sporting Reserve located at the Blue Ridge Mountain Club just 30 minutes from the main resort. All guests of Chetola Resort will receive a complimentary temporary membership to this exclusive sporting reserve owned and operated by Chetola. The reserve offers sporting clays, archery, and a variety of sporting activities. Amenities include heated indoor pool, fitness center, tennis, boating, hiking, and a historic pub.
In the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains lies Blackberry Farm, a 62-room Relais & Châteaux and Relais Gourmand destination with some of the best fly fishing east of the Rockies. We offer fly fishing for all skill levels, with fly-fishing schools, private lessons, and guided float trips. On-property creeks boast trophy rainbow and brown trout, while local Smokies streams are home to native southern Appalachian brook trout. We also have a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine cellar, plus cycling, sporting clays, horseback riding, hiking, an AvedaDestination Spa, and a series of culinary and adventure events. Named #1 Resort in North America for 2011 by Travel & Leisure magazine. Accommodations based on double occupancy and include all dining.
800-CHETOLA or 828-295-5500 chetola.com
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SOUTH HOLSTON RIVER LODGE BRISTOL, TN
THE OMNI HOMESTEAD HOT SPRINGS, VA
877-767-7875 southholstonriverlodge.com
540-893-1766 thehomestead.com
At the intersection of the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains in Bristol, Tennessee, South Holston River Lodge offers an all-inclusive fly-fishing experience. Lefty Kreh describes fishing at the South Holston River Lodge as, “perhaps the best trout fishing in the east.” The lodge overlooks the South Holston River, boasting close to 10,000 trout per mile. This year-round trout fishery will have you in dry fly paradise holding a variety of species on public and private water with the most professional guides in the business. World-class fly fishing, luxury riverside accommodations, unparalleled dining, and a staff that takes pride in providing you with a first-class experience all come standard at South Holston River Lodge.
Situated in Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains, the Homestead has welcomed visitors since the 18th century. The 483 luxurious rooms, renowned natural hot mineral springs are rich in historical ambience. It’s also the perfect place to enjoy fly fishing or to improve your fly-fishing skills. Four-plus miles of blue-ribbon catch-and-release waters, and our limestone creek, with both wild and stocked rainbows, will delight novice and seasoned anglers alike. There is access to additional local waters with wild and stocked rainbows, browns, brookies, and smallmouth bass. Try float fishing several miles of beautiful river without having to hike and wade all day. The resort features a European-style spa, equestrian center, shooting sports, canoeing, and more.
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GUIDE: CAPT. DAN KOLENICH
OUTFITTER: CB’S SALTWATER OUTFITTERS Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL 34242 | 941-349-4400 cbsoutfitters.com Great year-round fly and light tackle angling. Family trips or avid anglers fish Sarasota Bay or the backcountry of Charlotte Harbor for snook, reds, and sea trout. Trout, blues, Spanish mackerel, pompano, and more on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay and cobia, tripletail and false albacore in the coastal gulf in fall and spring. August through October is good for juvenile tarpon and snook. Year-round night snook fishing and fish for giant tarpon from May through July. Sarasota’s largest on-the-water outfitter with a great selection of tackle and flies. Flyfishing schools, instructional fly-fishing trips and private fly-casting instruction.
Fairhope, AL | 251-422-3474 captdankolenich.com Year-round fly and light-tackle fishing inshore for redfish and speckled trout in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island, and Gulf Coast waters—amberjack, king mackerel, jack crevalle, and bull reds offshore.
SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL Sylacauga/Pursell Farms, AL | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our FlyFishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Even better, our fly fishing lessons are offered in spectacular locations that offer plenty of activities for anglers and non-anglers alike.
ARKANSAS GUIDE SERVICE: ROUSE FLY FISHING
2007 & 2012 ORVIS GUIDE SERVICE OF THE YEAR Heber Springs, AR | 501-691-2252 rouseflyfishing.com Arkansas’ premier year-round fly-fishing guide service based on the Little Red River, home to the former world-record brown trout. We also offer trips to the White, Norfork, and local lakes and streams chasing beautiful trout, hybrids, smallmouth, and, for the advanced angler, pursuing big browns with streamers.
OUTFITTER: FLORIDA KEYS OUTFITTERS
Mile Marker 81.2 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida Keys (305) 664-5423 | floridakeysoutfitters.com tackle@floridakeysoutfitters.com The fabulous Florida Keys are legendary for salt water fly fishing! Our flats hold tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, redfish, and many other species. Places like Nine Mile, Oxfoot, Flamingo and Cape Sable trigger images of some of the most wonderful shallow water gamefish spots in the world. Our close proximity to the Everglades National Park water of Florida Bay provides thousands of acres of flats, channels, mangrove keys, and island habitat. Specializing in saltwater fly fishing since 1989.
OUTFITTER: ORVIS OCEAN REEF Key Largo, FL | 305-367-2227 ext. 2 orvis.com/oceanreef Here, at the Orvis Charter Desk inside the beautiful Ocean Reef Club, we specialize in everything salt water. On site we have 11 full-time captains ready to take you on the trip of a lifetime. Whether it’s an offshore trip chasing sailfish and dolphin, a reef trip looking for grouper and snapper, a flats trip hunting tarpon, bonefish, or permit, or an Everglades adventure for snook and reds, we have the captain and the trip for you. So, come down and spend some time off the coast of stunning Key Largo, Florida and plan the fishing trip you will never forget. OUTFITTER: THE SALTWATER ANGLER
Westin Resort Marina | Key West, FL 800-223-1629 | saltwaterangler.com Tarpon, bonefish, permit, tuna, sailfish, dolphin. Key West’s premier saltwater fly-fishing destination. Tony Murphy and the Saltwater Angler crew offer superb inshore and offshore fishing, specializing in customer service. Our guides fish how you want to fish. No pressure. No attitude. Year-round on pristine flats in the wildlife refuges and the Marquesas, home to fly-rod world records. Easy to reach. Great for nonangling companion.
GUIDE SERVICE: BACKCOUNTRY GUIDE
SERVICE Naples, FL | 239-289-0984 backcountryguideservice.com Come fish with Capt. Ken Chambers, the 2016 OrvisEndorsed Saltwater Guide of the Year. Fly and light tackle fishing for tarpon, snook, and redfish. Year-round in the Everglades and 10,000 Islands. Depart from Estero Bay, Naples, Marco, Island and Chokoloskee.
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EXPEDITIONS Santa Rosa Beach, FL | 850-534-4349 shallowwaterexpeditions.com Year-round sight fishing along the panhandle, Destin to Carabelle. We operate out of the Old Florida Outfitters, a full-service fly shop just steps from the beach. Specializing in summer tarpon and fall/ winter redfish. Our team of top guides offer patient instruction for all skill levels. Luxury accommodations for non-angling companions.
GUIDE: CAPT. ANDREW TIPLER
Cudjoe Key, FL | 305-744-9796 lastcastcharters.net Flats, reef, and offshore fishing in the lower Florida Keys, between Marathon and Key West. Bonefish, tarpon, and permit as well as sailfish, dolphin, tuna, and kingfish with fly and light tackle.
GUIDE: CAPT. DAN MALZONE
Tampa, FL | 813-833-0312 flyfishingtampabay.com Fabulous year-round fly and light-tackle fishing on Florida’s west coast flats for redfish, trout, and snook, as well as giant tarpon. Three world-record tarpon on fly.
GUIDE: CAPT. DAVE PECCI Port Charlotte, FL | 941-235-1311 obsessioncharters.com Tarpon, snook, redfish, sea trout, and more. Boca Grande, Punta Gorda, Gasparilla Island, Pine Island, Captiva, and Sanibel islands. Past Guide of the Year. September–June. GUIDE: CAPT. DUANE BAKER
Tavernier, FL | 305-852-0102 keysflatsguide.com Fly fishing and light spin fishing in the Islamorada area in the upper Florida Keys. Fish the flats year-round for tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish, and snook.
GUIDE: CAPT. FRANK CATINO Satellite Beach, FL (Orlando/Central FL area) 321-223-7700 indianriverfishingguide.com Backcountry fly and light-tackle fishing from flats skiff or airboat, just one hour east of Orlando. Cast to redfish, tarpon, snook, and trout on Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Sebastian Inlet, and bass on the St. Johns River. GUIDE: CAPT. JASON SULLIVAN Everglades NP, FL | 954-864-0592 RisingTideCharters.com World-class fly fishing and light tackle fishing in Flamingo, Everglades National Park. Year-round fishing for tarpon, redfish, snook, bonefish, and trout. Only an hour drive from Miami. GUIDE: CAPT. JEFF CRUMPTON
Amelia Island, FL 32034 | 904-753-6379 redfishameliaisland.com Fly fish beautiful Amelia Island for redfish, trout, and flounder year-round. Also tarpon, cobia, and jack crevalle. Group and single fly-tying and casting lessons.
GUIDE: CAPT. JESSE REGISTER Edgewater, FL (Orlando/Central FL) 407-448-2017 | FlyinHighCharters.com Backcountry fishing on fly or light tackle on the pristine flats of Mosquito Lagoon, only 1 hour east of Orlando. Make the short drive over to enjoy some of the best inshore flats fishing for redfish, sea trout, tarpon, snook, and black drum. We fish year-round.
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Marathon, FL | 305-289-7999 silversprayguideservice.com 10th year as an Orvis-endorsed guide. Sightfishing the Florida Keys and Everglades National Park. Tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, redfish, and many others depending on the season. Friendly casting instruction, beginner to advanced.
St. Simons Island, GA 706-540-1276 or 912-289-1061 flycastcharters.com Specializing in sight fishing for redfish in the waters around St. Simons, Jekyll, Little St. Simons, and Sea Islands, Georgia. Reds, trout, flounder, and more. FFF-certified casting instructor. 40+ 5-star ratings.
GUIDE: CAPT. SKIP ZINK ENGLEWOOD, FL | 775-742-3991 bocagrandeflyfishingcharters.com Ultimate fly fishing experience, in and around Boca Grande, Florida. State-of-the-art boats and equipment, excellent service, and local knowledge of the flats, creeks, and mangroves ensure an unforgettable fishing adventure.
GUIDE: JAMES BRADLEY
GUIDE: CAPT. STEVE HOROWITZ
Miami, FL | 561-271-6006 flatsfishingmiami.com Fly and light-tackle sight fishing in Biscayne National Park, minutes from Miami. Year-round bonefish, permit, and tarpon. The 2008 Orvis-Endorsed Saltwater Guide of the Year.
GUIDE: CAPT. TODD ZIELS Marathon, FL | 305-481-4857 fishfloridakeysflats.com Captain Ziels offers professional guiding services for fly fishing and light tackle fishing in the waters surrounding the Florida Keys and Everglades National Park. Sight fish to bonefish, permit, tarpon, and redfish almost any day of the year out of his Hells Bay flats skiff. SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL Key Largo/Ocean Reef, FL | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Even better, our fly fishing lessons are offered in spectacular locations that offer plenty of activities for anglers and non-anglers alike.
GEORGIA OUTFITTER: UNICOI OUTFITTERS On the Chattahooche River in Helen, GA 706-878-3083 | unicoioutfitters.com Only 75 miles north of Atlanta, Unicoi Outfitters offers year-round fishing in the southern Appalachians. We are a full-service fly shop and outfitter guiding both float and wade trips in north Georgia and western North Carolina, as well as exclusive trophy trout trips on private waters. Fall, winter, and spring are our best months for trout fishing. With winter temperatures averaging between 40º and 50º, we seldom cancel a trip due to weather. Also, year-round, we offer jet boat and float trips on the Chattahoochee River for indigenous shoal bass and river stripers. Our staff welcomes novice fly anglers. GUIDE SERVICE: RIVER THROUGH
ATLANTA GUIDES Roswell, GA | 770-650-8630 riverthroughatlanta.com Just 30 minutes from Atlanta within the 10,000-acre Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Professionally guided drift boat and wade excursions on the Chattahoochee and Cumberland tailwaters. Year-round angling seasons with trophy regulations, stream-bred and stocked brown and rainbow trout. Also targeting striped bass, shoal bass, and largemouth bass. On-stream fly-fishing classes. Corporate team-building events and excursions also offered. Established in 1994.
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Ellijay, GA | 706-273-0764 ReelEmInGuideService.com Since 2001, we’ve specialized in guiding and teaching fly fishing for trout. Operating from Blue Ridge to Dahlonega. Trips for newcomers and seasoned anglers. Enjoy a float or wade trip on hundreds of miles of public water or an amazing 7-mile private stretch of trophy water.
GUIDE: CAPT. SCOTT WAGNER
Savannah, GA | 912-308-3700 savannahfly.com I’ve been fly-fishing guide for 18 years and understand that your time on the water is precious. You can count on a fun, quality fishing trip to areas in Georgia, Hilton Head, or Beaufort.
GUIDE: TODD ROGERS Newton, GA | 229-894-0470 riverdogtr@bellsouth.net The Flint River for largemouth and shoal bass. Drift and wade trips with access to private lakes. Expert instruction from Orvis Fly-Fishing Schools instructor also available.
LOUISIANA GUIDE: CAPT. BAILEY SHORT
Baton Rouge, LA | 225-933-9129 southernflatslouisiana.com Experience Louisiana’s year-round coastal marsh fishery, stalking redfish, and other species on the fly. A seasoned local guide and casting instructor, Capt. Short will show you the beauty and great fishing of his home waters.
GUIDE: CAPT. LUCAS BISSETT
Slidell, LA | 225-718-9532 louisianalowtide.com Fish the beautiful waters of Louisiana out of my 18-ft. skiff. Beginner to expert anglers welcome. Fly fishing here brings a level of excitement few can put into words. The only way to truly experience it is to come down here and do it!
NORTH CAROLINA OUTFITTER: FOSCOE FISHING
COMPANY & OUTFITTERS Boone, NC | 828-963-6556 foscoefishing.com As the only Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter in the North Carolina high country, located between historic Boone and the quaint town of Banner Elk, we are surrounded by more than 300 miles of trout streams and rivers. Our professional guide service offers float trips down the famous South Holston and Watauga tailwaters, as well as guided wade trips for rainbow, brook, and brown trout. In addition, we have excellent opportunities to float for smallmouth bass. Fishing can be exceptional throughout the year. Our shop features a complete line of Orvis products. Join our professional guides for a halfor full-day guided trip or a fly-fishing school.
ORVIS ENDORSED - SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES GUIDE SERVICE: BROWN TROUT FLY FISHING
Asheville, NC 28801 | 803-431-9437 browntroutflyfishing.com Superior fly-fishing trips and instruction across western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Wade North Carolina freestones, float Tennessee tailwaters. Appalachian fly fishing at its finest. Beginners to experts welcome.
GUIDE: DAVID HISE
Hickory, NC | 828-304-2400 castersflyshop.com Dave has more than 27 years of guiding and instructing experience and access to nearly 13 miles of private water on 6 streams scattered throughout western North Carolina and southwestern Virginia.
SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
ASHEVILLE, NC | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Even better, our fly fishing lessons are offered in spectacular locations that offer plenty of activities for anglers and non-anglers alike.
SOUTH CAROLINA OUTFITTER: BAY STREET OUTFITTERS Beaufort, SC | 843-524-5250 or 877-501-5001 baystreetoutfitters.com Year-round low country fishing at its finest, near Hilton Head, Charleston, and Savannah. Old Historic Beaufort is at the center with hundreds of square miles of tidewaters and grassy marshes to fish. Sight cast to redfish, cobia, sea trout, and jack crevalle with fly or light tackle. Spend a half or full day on the bow of a flats boat with a seasoned captain. Full-service Orvis shop and home of “The Redfish School” for advanced sight casting to reds and other saltwater species. GUIDE: CAPT. JEFF LATTIG Pawleys Island, SC | 843-997-4655 livingwaterguide.com Fly and light tackle fishing for redfish, speckled sea trout, and more from Myrtle Beach to McClellanville, SC. GUIDE: CAPT. JEREMY MEHLHAFF
Charleston, SC | 843-478-5319 charlestonshallows.com Backcountry fly-fishing and light-tackle charters in the estuaries that surround Charleston, South Carolina. Stress-free fishing for all experience levels. Professional photography available.
GUIDE: CAPT. SHAFTER JOHNSTON
Mcclellanville, SC | 305-853-6279 www.bluewingguide.com Experience fly fishing for tarpon and redfish on the untouched coast of South Carolina. Step aboard our Maverick or Hells Bay skiff for an incredible day on the water.
SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
Okatie, SC | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Even better, our fly fishing lessons are offered in spectacular locations that offer plenty of activities for anglers and non-anglers alike.
TENNESSEE GUIDE SERVICE: SOUTHEASTERN ANGLERS
Reliance, TN | 770-655-9210 or 866-558-7688 southeasternanglers.com Fly-fishing adventures in the southern Appalachians. Premier outfitter and guide service in east Tennessee, established in 1999. Professionally guided drift boat excursions on the Hiwassee River and other tailwaters. Mountain wade trips on more than 100 miles of streams in the Cherokee National Forest. Browns, rainbows, brook trout, and smallmouth bass. Great for expert or novice. Group trips available. Instructional trips a specialty. Custom excursions and multi-day trips.
GUIDE SERVICE: SOUTH HOLSTON
RIVER COMPANY Piney Flats, TN | 276-492-9614 southholstonrivercompany.com Wild brown trout, year-round dry fly opportunities and lots of fish. The South Holston River is considered by many to be premier fishing east of the Rockies. Experience what the fuss is about with Patrick Fulkrod, 2014 Guide of the Year. Opportunities include wade and drift boat fishing. Nearby lodging readily available.
GUIDE: JAMES JOHNSEY Fairview, TN | 406-546-1463 tennesseeonthefly.com A family-owned business located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, we deliver quality instruction and the best knowledge, experience, and equipment. Cast year-round for world-class smallmouth, spotted bass, largemouth, trout, and musky on the most beautiful freestone rivers and tailwaters in the area.
GUIDE: ROB FIGHTMASTER Great Smoky Mountains | 865-607-2886 fightmasterflyfishing.com “One of the South’s best fishing guides.” - Garden & Gun. Backcountry and roadside wade trips on nearly 800 miles of wild trout streams in the Smokies. Wade trips for trophy trout on the Clinch River. SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
Sevierville, TN | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment. Even better, our fly fishing lessons are offered in spectacular locations that offer plenty of activities for anglers and non-anglers alike.
VIRGINIA OUTFITTER: MOSSY CREEK FLY FISHING
Harrisonburg, VA | 540-434-2444 mossycreekflyfishing.com Come experience the best fly fishing in Virginia! Shop is located in the heart of the Shenandoah only minutes away from spring creek brown trout on famous Mossy Creek. Wild brook trout in the freestone mountain streams of the George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah National Park. Small and largemouth bass, musky, and carp on the Shenandoah and James Rivers. Private trophy trout water on local spring creeks and rivers.
GUIDE: MATT MILES Lynchburg, VA | 434-238-2720 mattmilesflyfishing.com Guided trips to a multitude of public water destinations in central and western Virginia. Trips are run on the New, Jackson, Roanoke/Staunton, Maury and James rivers. Trout, smallmouth bass, musky, and freshwater stripers. All levels of angler. Seeing his clients learn new techniques or catching a new species on a fly reconfirms his love for the sport.
GUIDE: JIMMY CHEERS Bristol, TN | 276-494-1929 mtnsportsltd.com Float the legendary South Holston River and chase wild browns and rainbows with SoHo’s oldest fly shop and a guide who grew up on the river. GUIDE: JOSH PFEIFFER Maryville, TN | 865-719-0227 frontieranglerstn.com We are a fly-fishing guide service in east Tennessee specializing in trout and smallmouth bass, located between Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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THE BIRTHPLACE OF FLY FISHING in America holds a bounty of angling excitement. Target trout in the mountains and stripers along the coast. In between, remote lakes and rivers hold landlocked salmon, and largemouth and smallmouth bass, quick to strike and determined to give you a good fight. Call an Orvis Adventures expert today at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
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207-435-8274 libbycamps.com
315-298-3434 tailwaterlodge.com
2006 Orvis Endorsed Lodge of the Year! Libby’s has been owned and operated by the Libby family since 1890, and is now into the fifth generation. Libby’s two floatplanes give you unlimited access to the private 4-million acre wilderness known as the North Maine Woods. Fish a different remote pond or wild river each day on the headwaters of three major rivers, Aroostook, Allagash, and Penobscot. Our professional guides are able and happy to cater to any skill level. Enjoy day trips to dozens of fisheries or overnights at one of our 10 spike camps. Home-cooked meals are served family-style in the dining room. Relax in comfortable, private lakeside cabins, handcrafted with log timbers. Seaplane or van shuttle from Bangor or Presque Isle available.
Escape to the Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, New York for a rare opportunity to fish the fabled waters of the Salmon River or get exclusive access to the Tug Hill Sporting Club. The Salmon River experience is world famous due to the salmon and steelhead runs it receives each year. Just a short drive from the river, the Tug Hill Sporting Club has plenty to offer to any outdoorsman. On 450 acres of gently rolling land with three stillwater lakes, this warmwater fishery produces trophy-size largemouth, bluegill, crappie, and sunfish. Back at the Tailwater Lodge, you’ll enjoy the best accommodations anywhere on the river where luxurious guest rooms await you, along with a pro shop stocked with the best brands in fishing apparel and gear. After a day on the river or at the sporting club, head over to the Tasting Room to try local beer, wine, and spirit flights before you experience the gourmet comfort food served in the Tailwater Restaurant. The Tailwater Lodge, world-class fishing and first-class lodging.
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THE LODGE AT GLENDORN BRADFORD, PA
Enjoy the challenge of the most famous wild-trout fishing in the Northeast. Our experienced guides will take you to the best fishing on the three branches of the Delaware River for wild brown and rainbow trout. We are also only minutes away from the Beaverkill and Willowemoc. Our world-class fly shop has all of the essential gear and favorite flies for the river system. We also offer clays-shooting and instruction for all skill levels on our unique five-stand course. Rental gear for both fishing and shooting is available. Our wide range of services including twentysix newly renovated modern log cabins on the banks of the West Branch of the Delaware River provide the ideal setting for corporate meetings, family vacations, social gatherings and, of course, die-hard sportsmen.
Ensconced in more than 1,500 acres bordering the Allegheny National Forest in northwestern Pennsylvania, The Lodge at Glendorn, designed in the style of the grand family camps of yore, has been a fly-fishing destination since 1929. Explore miles of private brooks and ponds on property, or venture nearby to float the Clarion or Allegheny rivers in a drift boat. With a recent property acquisition—home to Spring Creek, designated as a Class ‘A’ Wild Trout Stream by the state of Pennsylvania—we have expanded our fly-fishing offering. When you arrive back at Glendorn to your private cabin or suite, our staff will be ready to serve you gourmet cuisine, paired with fine wines.
800-201-2557 or 607-467-5525 westbranchresort.com
800-843-8568 glendorn.com
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NEMACOLIN WOODLANDS RESORT AND SPA FARMINGTON, PA
WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT WOODSTOCK, VT
Nestled in the Laurel Highlands of western Pennsylvania, Nemacolin offers some of the best fly-fishing opportunities in the state. Multiple rivers and streams with native, wild, and stocked trout will challenge any fly angler. Guests may enjoy golf on our two courses and schedule lessons at our Golf Academy. The Shooting Academy also offers upland wingshooting from September through April. The activities center features ziplines, ropes courses, a climbing wall, and the off-road driving academy featuring Jeep Rubicons. With more than 15 dining options guests may select cuisine ranging from pub fare to French cuisine. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort has six lodging options.
The Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing Program at Woodstock Inn & Resort allows guests from beginner to expert to cast on some of central Vermont’s most picturesque streams and lakes while honing fly-fishing skills you can use for a lifetime. For the experienced angler, our guides will take you on exciting excursions to tackle some of the more captivating hot spots. Located in idyllic Woodstock, Vermont, Woodstock Inn & Resort defines country sophistication in one of New England’s most charming and popular vacation destinations. After a day of fishing relax at our spa, play a round of golf, or just nestle into one of our fine dining establishments and accommodations.
724-329-6771 nemacolin.com
888-338-2745 woodstockinn.com
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LEARN TO FLY FISH IN MANCHESTER, VERMONT
Our flagship Fly-Fishing School in Manchester, Vermont—established in 1966 and set in the picturesque Green Mountains—is the country’s premier school dedicated to fly fishing. Our expert instructors help you with everything from setting up the rod, to fly selection and knots, to how to safely release your catch.
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THE EQUINOX RESORT MANCHESTER, VT
877-854-7625 equinoxresort.com Steeped in history, the famed Equinox Resort has catered to sports enthusiasts for more than 240 years. Its location at the base of Mt. Equinox has long been a sought-after destination and is a short walk from the Orvis Flagship Store and Fly-Fishing School. Charles F. Orvis started the company to sell rods to guests of the Equinox fishing the Battenkill. Come experience the perfect Vermont vacation and stay in the luxury of the Equinox, knowing all your fishing interests will be handled by professional Orvis guides. Then let the Equinox introduce you to our Land Rover Experience Driving School. Vermont is truly a sportsman’s paradise. Let the Equinox and Orvis be your guides to amazing experiences.
CONNECTICUT
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GUIDE: ANTOINE BISSIEUX
GUIDE: PJ DALEY
Middletown, CT 860-759-4464 | bissieux.com After years of teaching thousands of students at Orvis’s Fishing School in Manchester and guiding on the Battenkill, I am now offering customized trips on the Farmington and local rivers. All equipment provided. Beginners and specialty trips welcome!
MAINE GUIDE: CAPT. DAVE PECCI
Kennebec Estuary, ME 207-841-1444 | obsessioncharters.com Striped bass and bluefish on the famous Kennebec River. Tuna and shark in the Gulf of Maine. Past Guide of the Year. May–September.
GUIDE: DON KLEINER
For more information, call us at 866-531-6213
or visit orvis.com/schools.
Garret County, MD | 703-999-8504 www.savageriverangler.com We offer float and wade services for wild and stocked trout on the Savage and North Branch of the Potomac, as well as the always exciting smallmouth bass in far western Maryland.
MASSACHUSETTS GUIDE SERVICE: CAPT. TOM’S CHARTERS
Nantucket, MA | 508-228-4225 | capttom.com Nantucket’s premier fly and light-tackle guide service for more than 40 years. Fish for striped bass, bluefish, tuna, and shark. Sightfish the flats or cast into the diverse waters that surround Nantucket.
GUIDE: MASTER CAPT. ART SAWAYER
Union, ME | 207-785-4496 maineoutdoors.biz This is the experience you visit Maine for! Delighting folks like you for more than 25 years. Great fishing near Camden and Rockland. Specializing in families and beginners.
Sandwich, MA | 508-223-7517 finfuncharters.com Master Capt. Art enjoys sharing his 45 years of experience on Cape Cod’s storied waters with anglers of all levels. He trailers his 20-ft. Jones Brothers boat where the fish are—giving you the best opportunity to catch fish.
GUIDE: CAPT. SCOTT HOWARD
GUIDE: CAPT. ELIOT JENKINS
Pownal, ME | 207-329-2940 flyfishmaine.com Fly fishing on Maine’s beaches and rocky islands. Shallow-water fishing for striped bass and bluefish. Offshore trips for bluefin tuna on fly. Casco Bay, Saco Bay, Portland, Pine Point, near Kennebunk! May-October.
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Hamilton, MA | 541-868-6356 greasybeaksflyfishing.com Greasy Beaks & Boston fly fishing is a full-service flyfishing and light tackle charter business serving the North Shore and coastal New England—from Ipswich Bay down to the Long Island Sound. We run trips for striped bass, bluefish, and false albacore.
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GUIDE: CAPT. TONY BISKI
Chatham–Cape Cod, MA 508-241-8669 | monomoyflats.com Fish with one of the pioneers of Monomoy Island. I fish inshore, in offshore rips, and on the flats depending on conditions. Striped bass and bluefish all season and false albacore in September.
SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
Dennis, MA | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools in spectacular locations will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment.
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTFITTER: LOPSTICK LODGE OUTFITTERS
Pittsburg, NH | 800-538-6659 lopstick.com Overlooking the headwaters of the Connecticut River, we offer guided wade and drift boat fly fishing for landlocked salmon, brookies, rainbows, and browns. Our staff of experienced guides also help you explore the tailwater fishery of the Androscoggin, and the area’s remote ponds and bogs.
GUIDE: CAPT. ZAK ROBINSON
Portsmouth NH | 603-828-8290 risingtideanglers.com Guided fly fishing and light tackle trips from Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Rhode Island on an 18-foot Action Craft. Excellent fishing and opportunities for striped bass and bluefish. Rhode Island has a great late summer/fall bonito and false albacore fishery.
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NEW YORK OUTFITTER: ORVIS SANDANONA
Millbrook, NY | 845-677-9701 orvis.com/sandanona Home of one of our famous Orvis Fly-Fishing Schools, just 11/2 hours north of New York City. Fish classic trout water April-October. Nymph Wappinger’s Creek or throw streamers on the Roeliff-Jansen Kill. Private casting ponds and trout stream with expert instructors. Corporate and private groups welcome.
GUIDE SERVICE: ADVENTURE
BOUND ON THE FLY Ellicottville, NY | 970-376-2820 adventureboundonthefly.com Adventure Bound on the Fly is a locally owned and operated Orvis-endorsed guide service located in Ellicottville, New York. We offer a world-class fishing experience in a region that includes one of the most diverse species of fish in the continental U.S.
GUIDE SERVICE: ZERO LIMIT ADVENTURES
Pulaski, NY | 585-766-2421 zerolimitadventures.com Our diverse team of fly-fishing guides are experienced and equipped to put you on king salmon, trophy browns, steelhead, brookies, and small or largemouth bass. Fish western/central New York waters via drift boat or wade trip while experiencing all of the natural beauty New York State has to offer.
GUIDE: ALBERTO REY
Fredonia, NY | 716-410-7003 albertorey.com Novices and experts will enjoy year-round worldclass fly-fishing for steelhead and trout on some of the most beautiful water in the East. Families and business groups are welcome.
GUIDE: CAPT. BARRY KANAVY Seaford, Long Island, NY | 516-785-7171 naturalanglers.com “Shallow water excitement,” fly-fishing and light-tackle anglers welcome. Fish Long Island’s legendary south shore waters from Montauk to Point Lookout. Monster stripers, weakfish, albacore, and blues. One hour from NYC. Orvis-endorsed since 1993. GUIDE: CAPT. ERNIE FRENCH East Hampton, NY | 516-769-4030 flyfishmontauk.com Fly fish the Hamptons for stripers and bluefish in summer or focus on Montauk’s excellent fall fishery. All ages and skills. Gear provided. GUIDE: KEN KALIL Lake Placid, NY | 518-524-2697 adkwildlife.com Come fish the legendary Adirondack rivers of the Ausable, Saranac, and other regional waters. More than 25 years of professional, patient guiding, and instruction. Beginners welcome. GUIDE: RAY OTTULICH
RHODE ISLAND
SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
Stone Ridge, NY | 845-657-9522 rayottulich.com Catskill adventure fly fishing, Delaware drifts, trout to smallmouth. Wade the Neversink gorge, float the Hudson for stripers. Fall beach blitz trips on the south shore of Montauk. Beginners welcome.
Millbrook, NY | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment.
PENNSYLVANIA GUIDE SERVICE: CROSS CURRENT
GUIDE SERVICE CAPT. JOE DEMALDERIS 2010 Orvis Guide of the Year! Starlight, PA | 914-475-6779 flyfishthedelaware.com Experience the wild trout of the upper Delaware River system, including the branches of the Delaware River. April through October fly fishing for trout. July through October fly and light-tackle smallmouth bass. Visit our website for more information.
GUIDE SERVICE: SEVEN SPRINGS
OUTFITTERS Seven Springs, PA | 814-352-7777 ext. 7899 7springs.com Located only 1 hour east of Pittsburgh and 3 hours north of DC, Seven Springs Mountain Resort offers fly fishing on our private spring-fed waters, as well as trips on the Youghiogheny tailwater, brook trout fishing on remote mountain streams, and access to Pennsylvania’s classic limestone spring creeks. Beginners and experts alike.
GUIDE: NICK RAFTAS Coatesville, PA | 610-500-3147 skyblueoutfitters.com Our fisheries won’t disappoint, from floating the Lehigh River tailwater or wading a spring creek for large brown trout, or a float on the Susquehanna for smallmouth and carp. GUIDE: THOMAS E. BALTZ Mt. Holly Springs, PA | 717-486-7438 baltzte@aol.com Guiding and fly-fishing instruction since 1972 on Pennsylvania’s classic limestone trout streams and bass rivers. All experience levels welcome. 2001 Northeast Trout Guide of the Year. SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL Boiling Springs, PA | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com
Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment.
SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
Farmington, PA | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment.
GUIDE: CAPT. ARON CASCONE
Charlestown, RI | 860-690-5856 constantangler.com Specializing in the waters of Ninigret Pond, Block Island, and Rhode Island waters. Full-service guide with a caring personality well-suited for beginners and experienced anglers.
GUIDE: CAPT. RENE L. LETOURNEAU Pawtucket, RI | 401-359-3625 ontherockscharters.com Newport’s many reefs and rocky shorelines offer fly fishermen the opportunity to land striped bass, bluefish, and tuna. Service from Newport to Point Judith to Block Island.
SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
Middletown, RI | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment.
VERMONT GUIDE: PETER BASTA Dorset, VT | 802-867-4103 vtflyfishingguide.com Challenge the Battenkill and other streams in southern Vermont and nearby New York. Specializing in on-stream instruction. All equipment provided. Seasonal fishing for world-class steelhead in New York and Michigan. 2002 Orvis Freshwater Guide of the Year.
GUIDE: RANDY MCGUINESS
Rutland, VT | 802-353-7168 mcguinessguideservice.com Instruction and guiding in the Rutland, Killington, and Manchester areas. A diversity of water to accommodate all abilities. Beginners are encouraged. Half- and full-day trips. All equipment provided.
GUIDE: RAY BERUMEN Manchester, VT | 802-688-4304 taconicguideservice.com Fly fish or spin for trout on a Hyde drift boat or wade the historic Battenkill in Vermont and New York. Legendary waters in a historic setting. Specialized instruction for beginners. SCHOOL: ORVIS FISHING SCHOOL
Manchester, VT | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Learn how to fly fish, or hone your skills with the world’s best fly-fishing instructors. Learning to fly fish with Orvis is fun and easy, and our Fly-Fishing Schools will teach you everything you need to know to embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment.
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CANADA IF WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE on an epic scale make for your perfect fishing trip, the Great White North is for you. From the Maritimes to the Rockies, you’ll find heart-stopping action: huge brook trout, explosive Atlantic and Pacific salmon, and aggressive lake-dwelling predators.
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THREE RIVERS LODGE LABRADOR
800-487-9567 tsylos.com
617-791-5614 trophylabrador.com
Easy to get to, yet far from the crowds! Our storybook Canadian Wilderness Lodge offers you a genuine ‘off the grid’ wilderness experience. Whether you’re a group of friends, an adult family, or simply looking for a romantic getaway, we truly offer you a wilderness hideaway in some of the most scenic and pristine regions of the Canadian Pacific Coast Mountains. Only a 90-minute charter flight from Vancouver, BC, the Chilko waters are a fly-fishing paradise. Our intimate family owned/operated lodge offers professional fly-fishing guides and consistent dry-fly action for beautiful robust wild rainbows all season long. Truly a perfect spot to fly fish to your heart’s content among some of the world’s most stunning scenery. All experience levels welcome.
Labrador is wild. Its rivers are wild and unspoiled. For us serious fly anglers, the bounty of this pristine wilderness is lively water holding native cold-water fishes. Labrador’s rarest gift is Salvelinus fontinalis—brook trout. For more than two decades, Three Rivers Lodge has been sharing the secrets of these remote and fertile rivers with adventurous fly anglers. From comfortable private cabins and a warm, log-hewn cook lodge, we strike out each day via float-plane and freighter canoe to explore brooks and rivers that are visited by no one but our guests. Solitude, pristine streams, the largest brook trout on the planet. Our hope is that Labrador can hold on to her secrets. We’d enjoy sharing them with you.
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GANGLER’S NORTH SEAL REAL LODGE NORTHERN MANITOBA 1-866-51-LODGE ganglers.com
A true fly-in only adventure, nestled in the remote wilderness of northern Manitoba, Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge is unique, offering exclusive access to more than 5,000,000 acres of the North Seal River watershed. A Canadian Heritage River, with more than 100 lakes and 12 river systems offering incredible catchand- release angling for the Canadian Grand Slam—trophy northern pike, lake trout, walleye, and arctic grayling. Renowned as one of the finest trophy pike fisheries in the world with incredible fly-fishing opportunities. The main lodge and cabins offer the finest in personalized service and accommodations to only 24 anglers per week. 200 miles from the closest road, land on our private 5400’ runway. Esker rides, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife, and archeological tours available.
HAWK LAKE LODGE KENORA, ONTARIO
Summer: 807-548-2930 Winter: 617-820-4056 hawk-lake.com Offering the finest in accommodations, personal service, and dining, as well as access to some of the best unspoiled light-tackle and fly-fishing lakes in Canada. Private access to 19 lakes. The finest trophy smallmouth and walleye fishing as well as pike and lake trout. The lakes have produced numerous catch-and-release world-record fish including the largest smallmouth (8 lbs., 10 oz.) and walleye (37”). Gourmet meals, private cabins with decks overlooking the water, hot tubs, sauna, game room, fitness center, and resort-wide WiFi. Five-star accommodations on world-class waters. Escape to the adventures of Hawk Lake Lodge. See why these lakes have been called the best smallmouth bass lakes in North America.
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CAMP BONAVENTURE BONAVENTURE, QUÉBEC
KENAUK NATURE MONTEBELLO, QUEBEC
Ideally located in the heart of Quebec’s famous Gaspé Peninsula, we specialize in sight casting for Atlantic salmon on three of the most productive and clearest Atlantic salmon rivers in the world: the Bonaventure, Grand Cascapedia, and Petite Cascapedia. Whether you seek a private vacation or a corporate retreat, Camp Bonaventure provides comfort, service, and a standard of sport that will delight you and your guest, both on the river and at the lodge. Fine dining, superb accommodations, and great service combine with expert guides and great fishing—all hallmarks of the Camp Bonaventure experience.
Located in the Laurentian Mountains, midway between Montreal and Ottawa, the fishing at this 65,000 acre property continues to draw guests back year after year. Our 30 lakes and streams offer a choice of rainbow, brook, and lake trout or small and largemouth bass. Accommodations are in comfortable 5-star log chalets, each nestled on its own private lake. That is right–rent your own private lake with the peace and quiet that comes from being off the electrical grid. One secret to great fishing is to limit the fishing pressure, which has been done here since 1674. Fishing like it used to be. Our sporting clay course is a tempting diversion. Golf and fine dining are available at nearby Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello.
418-534-3678 or 800-737-2740 campbonaventure.com
800-567-6845 kenauk.com
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WOLLASTON LAKE LODGE NORTHEAST, SK
800-737-2740 or 418-534-3678 thesalmonlodge.com
800-328-0628 Wollastonlakelodge.com
Escape to the relaxing solitude of Salmon Lodge, one of Québec’s most reputable and historic Atlantic salmon fishing lodges. Built in the late 1800s, Salmon Lodge has been welcoming Atlantic salmon fishing enthusiasts to the Grand Cascapedia valley for more than a century. If you are searching for a great fly-fishing vacation in a special place, Salmon Lodge is for you. Experience some of the finest Atlantic salmon angling available anywhere, surrounded by the history and tradition of North America’s oldest Atlantic salmon lodge. The Salmon Lodge experience is enhanced by our friendly and dedicated staff and team of professional guides who bring the most important ingredient of all—exceptional professional service.
The opportunity for sight casting with your fly rod to an aggressive trophy pike in crystal clear water is a reality. For 20+ years the lodge has practiced catch-andrelease and specialized fishing for northern pike, lake trout, walleye, and arctic grayling. Owners Mike and Judy Lembke built a luxury lodge with personal service to meet the needs of the discerning angler. A highly trained staff welcomes you and takes pride in getting to know our guests. Modern cabins allow you to enjoy the stunning northern wilderness while the timber frame lodge offers fine dining and a family atmosphere. Our guides are experts in not only locating these fish, but also teaching you how to catch them. Fishing from custom-made boats with large casting decks gives you the visibility to enjoy the strike.
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OUTFITTERS Calgary AB T2L 1W8 | 403-710-3114 bowrivercanada.com Specializing on the world-famous Bow River and other classic trout fisheries within Alberta’s Rockies. Providing full-, half-, and multi-float or walk and wade guided trips. Since 2003, OFF has provided experienced and friendly guides, who love what they do and the opportunity to share that experience with their guests.
BRITISH COLUMBIA OUTFITTER: DAVE BROWN OUTFITTERS
Fernie, British Columbia V0B1M0 800-453-3991 | davebrownoutfitters.com Since 1992, Dave Brown Outfitters has been guiding fly fishers on the best trout-rich waters in the Canadian Rockies, most notably the Elk River and its tributaries. This area offers the discerning angler excellent dry-fly opportunities for four species of trout in an uncrowded and very scenic environment.
FLYFISHING Cranbrook, British Columbia V1C 7C5 800-779-8338 | ultimatewestflyfishing.ca Are you a dry-fly fisherman? If so, Ultimate West Flyfishing is the place for you! Located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, we guide pristine rivers such as the St. Mary, Elk, Skookumchuck, and Bull for wild cutthroats, rainbows, and bull trout. Come join us from July–October for beautiful weather, outstanding shore lunches, and long days of fish after fish on a dry fly. If you are a lake fisherman, join us from April–June for spectacular chironomid fishing. Call Louie or Sheri.
GUIDE: GILL MCKEAN Terrace, British Columbia V8G 0E7 866-578-8552 | westcoastfishing.ca Spey or fly fishing is our specialty, with gear provided. Fishermen/women happily welcomed. Pacific salmon, steelhead, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, and brook trout. An array of different fishing packages to suit every interest. Twenty years in business.
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Atikonak River, Labrador 207-799-0403 riverkeeplodge.com Our reason for being, as our name implies, is the magnificent Atikonak in the Labrador interior. It boasts breathtaking gorges with rapids, wide peaceful stretches, and intimate secondary channels. The river and the huge Atikonak Lake support healthy populations of landlocked salmon, trophy brook trout, lake trout, and northern pike. Your chance to catch a brook trout of a lifetime is increased by our fly-fishing catch-and-release policy.
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zation out there. Our learn-to-fish experience at your headquarters in Manchester (years ago) started it all. If you endorse a lodge anywhere in the world, we feel comfortable going. Thanks!” – Ken J.
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Seeking Dragons
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The biggest trout in the world. More than five-feet long. A ferocious creature with a vibrant red tail. A mythical beast that lives for 50 years. Dry flies smashed with predatory abandon. Taimen exist on a different scale. They are a gift from the fly-fishing gods. A fish of a lifetime. On wild rivers known to few nomads, you and your small group will be the only anglers for hundreds of miles. But be warned: if you visit Mongolia once, you’ll want to come back again and again.
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THE ANGLER’S DREAM DESTINATION Mongolia should be on every adventurous angler’s top 10 list! In remote northern Mongolia, you’ll have exclusive permission to fish some of the most beautiful, protected rivers in the country for the coveted taimen, Siberian lenok trout, and grayling. The wilderness camps are extremely well appointed and offer stunning valley views of limestone and granite cliffs. Your Orvis host will manage all of the logistics with a team of international guides so that you can relax and fully enjoy this amazing cultural and mountain wilderness experience. 2018 DATES: Aug. 8-18, Sept. 19-29 Additional dates available. LENGTH: 10 nights, 9 days PRICE: From $6,450
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PATAGONIA THE MENTION OF PATAGONIA makes the angler’s pulse quicken. This vast, remote land at the bottom of the world is veined with sparkling, glacier-fed rivers filled with wild, big-shouldered trout. Here, there’s a good chance that the trout you’re casting to has never seen a fly. Call an Orvis Adventures expert today at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
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CARRILEUFU RIVER LODGE ARGENTINA
800-547-4322 carrileufuriverlodge.com
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ESTANCIA TECKA ARGENTINA
800-547-4322 orvis.com/tecka
FISH THE WATERS OF LOS ALERCES NATIONAL PARK
EXPERIENCE PATAGONIAN STEPPE FISHING IN ARGENTINA
Carrileufu River Lodge is committed to providing anglers with the area’s best fly-fishing experience. Nearby Los Alerces National Park provides anglers with access to hidden gems: spring creeks, freestone rivers, and gin-clear lakes, including the world-famous Rio Rivadavia. The option of a three-day wilderness float makes this destination a great choice for groups. The lodge is managed by Pancho Panzer, a professional guide with an infectious enthusiasm for fly fishing.
Reserved for fly fishing only, the Rio Corcovado runs wild and clear across the pampas and through 45 miles of the vast Tecka ranch, one of the largest ranches in South America. Tecka’s expert English-speaking guides guides lead you to isolated deep pools of large brook trout and rainbows, accessed by drift boat, in some of the country’s most carefully protected and managed waters. Fish against a backdrop of snow-covered Andean peaks with nothing but the horizon to obstruct your cast.
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800-547-4322 riomansolodge.com
800-547-4322 orvis.com/sanhuberto
ONE OF ARGENTINA’S MOST ACCESSIBLE FLY-FISHING LODGES
A DISTINGUISHED LODGE ON THE MALLEO RIVER SINCE 1975
2015 Orvis International Destination of the Year. Located near the famed resort town of Bariloche, Rio Manso Lodge offers exceptional fly fishing. Chase wild brown, brook, and rainbow trout on the crystal-clear waters of the Rio Manso and surrounding productive lakes. Fish the untouched waters within Nahuel Huapi National Park led by professional English-speaking guides. Horseback riding, bird watching, and hiking are available for non-anglers. ‑Creative cuisine, great wines, and attentive staff complete your trip!
In operation for more than 40 years, San Huberto is the most traditional lodge for anglers and a pioneer in northern Patagonia. Our devotion to perfection makes this trip a must for any fly fisherman’s bucket list. A distinguished lodge managed by the Olsen Family, San Huberto is considered the gateway to the well-known Malleo River, a jewel for dry-fly fishing in a secluded and wonderfully preserved environment. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine from the lodge’s garden, and free-range beef and lamb from the ranch. Come enjoy one of the finest fly-fishing destinations in Patagonia.
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TRES VALLES LODGE ARGENTINA
800-547-4322 tresvalles-lodge.com
HIDDEN AWAY FROM THE CROWDS
A LUXURY FLY-FISHING LODGE IN THE HEART OF PATAGONIA
Located in the scenic valley south of San Martin de los Andes, the Caleufu River meanders through the high-desert valley, making it easy to wade or float to target the stout rainbows in the fast riffles and aggressive browns in the deep pools. Guests also have access to a six-mile, private spring creek, with almost consistent daily hatches.
Located in one of the best fly-fishing destinations in the world, Tres Valles is surrounded by extraordinary beauty in the foothills of the Andes. Only 2.5 hours from Esquel, the lodge has access to incredible fishing on spring creeks, freestone rivers, and lakes, including the famous Rio Corcovado. The elegant lodge was designed in harmony with nature; each room offers breathtaking views from your own private deck. A five-star menu completes the experience with organic cuisine from the lodge’s working farm. Non-anglers will enjoy horseback riding, trekking, birding, and cultural experiences with local gauchos.
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CHIMALFE PATAGONIA LODGE CHILE
800-547-4322 magicwaterspatagonia.com
800-547-4322 chimalfepatagonialodge.com MODERN LODGE WITH BIG FISH OPPORTUNITIES
Luxury accommodations, fine Chilean cuisine, spectacular views, and fantastic fishing experiences for large brown and rainbow trout best describe Chimalfe Patagonia Lodge. This modern lodge is nestled on a hill with a stunning view of the headwaters of the Yelcho River. This region of Chilean Patagonia is known for its big fish opportunities on the nearby lakes and rivers. You can chase these fish each day while coming back in the evening to the unmatched hospitality of Chimalfe Patagonia Lodge. Picture yourself relaxing on the deck, taking in views of glaciers and the Andes Mountains, while enjoying a pisco sour or a glass of Chilean red wine planning the next day’s adventures.
WORLD-RENOWNED DRY-FLY FISHING Magic Waters is nestled in the mountain valleys of southern Chile, in close proximity to the coastal rainforest and the Eastern Patagonian Steppe. Whether you like to wade spring creeks, float the most wild and beautiful freestone rivers, or cast dries to cruising fish in turquoise blue lakes, you will fall in love with the stunning surroundings at Magic Waters. Brand-new, spacious, and comfortable lodge, award-winning cuisine, and the most prestigious guides in the area. Sets the standard for fishing lodges in Chilean Patagonia. Come visit us and see why Magic Waters was named the 2016 Orvis International Destination of the Year.
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NIC FIN PATAGONIA CHILE
800-547-4322 pbl.cl
800-547-4322 nicfinpatagonia.com WHERE THE MOUNTAINS MEET THE WATER
Nic Fin Patagonia is located in the shadows of the Cerro Castillo National Reserve, overlooking Tamango Lake, in the area of numerous majestic lakes, inlets, and creeks. Our specialty is fishing the turquoise lake waters and sight casting to wild brown trout in shallow water with big dry flies. With more than 27 years dedicated to exploring the region with fly anglers, Nic Fin Patagonia continues to amaze even the most seasoned anglers with a sense of adventure and an introduction to the real Patagonia. The experience continues off the water at our boutique lodge, where hospitality and chef-prepared meals are as amazing as the fishing.
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FLY FISHING IN SOUTHERN CHILE Located well south of the populated Coyhaique area, Rio Baker flows from the hanging glaciers perched high above Lago Bertrand through a mountainous countryside before it empties in the Pacific Ocean. The waters of the Baker hold some of the strongest brown and rainbow trout in the Aysen region. Patagonia Baker Lodge helped pioneer fly fishing in this remote area 15 years ago and has been a popular destination for those looking for the best combination of inspiring scenery and high-quality fishing. Watching the sunset over the glaciers from the lodge deck while drinking a pisco sour will complete your journey to this rarely visited corner of Patagonia.
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WHY BOOK WITH ORVIS? THE LEADER IN FLY-FISHING AND WINGSHOOTING TRAVEL Orvis has been outfitting adventurous travelers for more than 160 years. We specialize in fly-fishing and wingshooting trips for groups from 1 to 20 or more. Our team of travel experts has scoured the globe to find the most exceptional fisheries, shooting grounds, lodges, outfitters, and guides. We’ll take care of every detail while you pursue your passion and collect great memories.
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SALTWATER BAHAMAS | BELIZE | CUBA
THERE’S SO MUCH TO LOVE about fly fishing in the topics. The ability to see the fish at a distance, placing the perfect cast and watching it smash the fly in the crystalline waters is exhilarating. The reel-screaming runs and powerful fights are addicting. The cold beers at the end of a great day are so refreshing. All this and spectacular, pristine flats in the warm sun, too. Now that’s a VACATION. Call an Orvis Adventures expert today at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
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ABACO LODGE GREAT ABACO, BAHAMAS 800-547-4322 abacolodge.com
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BAIR’S LODGE SOUTH ANDROS, BAHAMAS 800-547-4322 bairslodge.com
FISH PRIME, REMOTE MARLS FOR BAHAMAS BONEFISH
SALTWATER FLY-FISHING PERFECTIONISTS ON SOUTH ANDROS
If having vast expanses of prime, remote wilderness bonefish flats all to yourself in one of the most storied and unique Bahamas fisheries strikes you as a dream trip, the Marls of Abaco await you. Abaco Lodge is renowned worldwide by well-traveled anglers as a top fly-fishing bonefish destination in the Bahamas, and perhaps the world. Add comfortably appointed private rooms with views to the sea, world-class cuisine, and top-notch local guides and Abaco Lodge is a dream destination for any serious fly fisher.
Bair’s Lodge sets the benchmark for high-quality guiding, delicious food, comfortable lodging, and hospitality among Bahamas bonefish lodges. It has access to some of the most underfished flats on South Andros Island, including the remote “West Side” where big bonefish are common. Limited to only 12 anglers, this is one of the top bonefishing destinations in the Caribbean.
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DEEP WATER CAY GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, BAHAMAS 800-547-4322 deepwatercay.com
800-547-4322 evasbonefishinglodge.com
SMALL PRIVATE ISLAND OFF GRAND BAHAMA
IDEALLY POSITIONED LODGE FOR LESS-PRESSURED BAHAMIAN FLATS
Deep Water Cay, a private island resort in the Bahamas, has been the ultimate fly-fishing destination since 1958. The Cay stretches 2.5 miles and is surrounded by 250 square miles of bonefish and permit flats. Recent record-setting catches, including a 15.4 pound bonefish and a 45 pound permit, bear witness to the Cay’s meticulous conservation efforts. DWC also offers reef and offshore angling that take sportsmen to the grouper, snapper, mahi, wahoo, and tuna that provide fresh nightly entrées at the lodge. Incredibly friendly staff, and superb guides. Land in Freeport—30 minutes from Ft. Lauderdale and Miami by commercial airlines—or a private landing strip with customs clearance right on the Cay.
Located in Staniard Creek on North Andros, this is the perfect getaway for serious anglers. Steeped in family bonefishing tradition, the lodge offers unparalleled access to world-class bonefish flats near Fresh Creek and Mastic Point. The expert guides know where to find fish and will trailer their boats to access less-pressured areas. The quaint, yet newly-finished lodge is perfect for small groups, featuring 3 private rooms with private bathrooms and a spacious deck overlooking the beach. Cap off each day with authentic Bahamian-style dinners with fresh, local seafood.
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H2O BONEFISHING GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, BAHAMAS
TIAMO SOUTH ANDROS, BAHAMAS
GRAND BAHAMA: THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR BONEFISHING COUPLES AND FAMILIES
UNSPOILED LUXURY HIDEAWAY WITH WORLD-CLASS BONEFISHING ON SOUTH ANDROS
800-547-4322 h2obonefishing.com
A world-famous destination for bonefish with opportunities to combine offshore fishing and the occasional shot at permit. Anglers are transported to pristine bonefish territory by expert fly-fishing guides in quality flats skiffs. While the angler chases trophy bonefish, others can enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, or swimming with dolphins with local Freeport outfitters. Affordable packages make this a favorite spot for families and couples. Suites and double-occupancy rooms round out each package at the Pelican Bay resort. This is a perfect spot for beginners, novice, and the expert angler alike.
800-547-4322 tiamoresorts.com
Tiamo is an exclusive slice of paradise and has long been a favorite of Orvis customers, especially couples who want to combine fly fishing with a relaxing holiday on a secluded beach. Situated on South Andros Island in the Out Islands of the Bahamas, this small, upscale, full-service resort is accessible only by boat or seaplane. In addition to some of the best fly fishing in the Bahamas, Tiamo offers sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and nature tours. This is the perfect retreat for sophisticated travelers who appreciate understated luxury and personal service.
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COPAL TREE LODGE PUNTA GORDA, BELIZE
800-547-4322 copaltreelodge.com AUTHENTIC NATURAL EXPERIENCE, EXCELLENT PERMIT FISHERY Set in the verdant hills above the Caribbean coast, Belcampo Belize is a sanctuary from the everyday world. The definition of agritourism-chic—a jungle lodge, organic farm, and a 12,000-acre nature reserve—Belcampo Belize offers the best in local food and culture, active adventures, wildlife viewing, saltwater fly fishing, and world-class hospitality perched above the Rio Grande River and just a short boat ride from the Caribbean Sea. Cast for tarpon and snook on the river and in the mangroves, fish the flats for permit, or when the weather permits, head out to the white sand beaches of the Sapodilla Cayes for bonefish.
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CHASE THE ANGLER’S GRAND SLAM
First opened in 1974, El Pescador has a long history on Ambergris Caye and is the perfect location if you’re dreaming of the angler’s grand slam, diving in and around the world-famous barrier reef, or just relaxing in a tropical paradise. Facilities have been extensively upgraded and feature three swimming pools and several villas suitable for families and groups. The surrounding turtle-grass and sand flats offer a tremendous population of bonefish, a world-class permit fishery, and year-round sight-fishing for tarpon, making El Pescador a perfect destination for first-time saltwater anglers and seasoned veterans alike.
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Hopkins, Placencia and Punta Gorda are special places in the world of fly fishing for permit. The Belize Cayes, just off the central and southern coast are home to hundreds of classic permit flats that make up the fishery called Permit Alley. Permit can be found tailing the flats in clear, shallow water, making this the ideal marine habitat for permit angling. Led and trained by the legendary Lincoln Westby, Blue Horizon guides are masters at putting their clients on permit, Tarpon and bonefish. Full-day and half-day trips are available year-round.
Yes, it is still legal to travel to Cuba! Our trips are fully compliant with U.S. regulations. Expansive, rarely fished saltwater flats. World-class bonefishing with shots at tarpon and permit. Delicious, home-cooked meals. Warm, welcoming people. Illuminating conversation.
2018 DATES: Feb. 10-17, March 10-17, April 7-14, May 12-19, Oct. 6-13, Dec. 1-8 LENGTH: 7 nights, 8 days PRICE: From $6,195
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You’ll discover all this and so much more on our one-of-a-kind fly-fishing adventure in Cuba. During this trip, you’ll get to know Cuba through a diverse selection of activities, from a private musical performance to one of the most interesting fly shops we’ve ever found—and of course, world-class bonefishing. A wealth of natural wonders and interesting people make Cuba one of the most enriching destinations you’ll ever visit.
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FLY-FISHING SCHOOLS
When you join one of our saltwater fly-fishing schools, you’ll receive personalized instruction and learn tips and techniques for flats fishing from one of our top fly-fishing instructors. Each school includes hands-on instruction with a small group of students as well as several days of guided flats fishing with expert guides. You’ll learn everything from knot tying and gear selection, to how to spot fish, proper presentation of the fly, how to make effective casts, stripping and fish fighting techniques, and more. Your Orvis instructor, lodge staff and local guides are all dedicated to making this a relaxed, enjoyable learning experience from beginning to end.
BAHAMAS FLY-FISHING SCHOOL
BELIZE FLY-FISHING SCHOOL
BELIZE GRAND SLAM FLY-FISHING SCHOOL
Join Orvis at Abaco Lodge for a fun, immersive week with world-class cuisine and accommodations, expert fly-fishing instruction, and a staff committed to providing the utmost in service. In addition to daily instruction with an Orvis fly-fishing instructor, you’ll head out for three days of saltwater flats fishing with an expert, Bahamian fly-fishing guide.
If you’ve dreamed about the legendary saltwater flats in Belize, join us at El Pescador Lodge for four days of personalized instruction with an Orvis fly-fishing instructor. Whether you’re new to saltwater fly fishing or you want to advance to the next level, the cays of Belize are the perfect location for learning how to catch and land your first bonefish.
2018 DATES: Feb. 8-13 LENGTH: 5 nights, 4 days PRICE: From $4,895
2018 DATES: Sept. 1-6/Oct. 30-Nov. 4 LENGTH: 5 nights, 4 days PRICE: From $3,295
There are few places where you can learn to fly fish for bonefish, permit, and tarpon in one week. We’ve lined up the top local guides who have dedicated their lives to learning where the fish are and how best to catch them. You’ll receive personalized instruction from a master casting instructor and spend six days on the water with two days dedicated to each species. Open to anglers of all levels.
INTRODUCTION TO SALTWATER FISHING
INTRODUCTION TO SALTWATER FISHING
INCLUDES A Outfit ($1,600+ value)
INCLUDES A
Outfit ($1,600+ value)
LEARN TO FLY FISH FOR BONEFISH, TARPON, AND PERMIT
2018 DATES: July 7-14 LENGTH: 7 nights, 6 days PRICE: From $4,295
INCLUDES A Outfit ($1,600+ value)
EL PESCADOR LODGE & VILLAS
HOME BASE FOR THE ORVIS FLY-FISHING SCHOOLS IN BELIZE
El Pescador Lodge is ideally situated on the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize with easy access to more than 400 square miles of sight-casting flats. From extremely large schools of bonefish to incredible schools of permit, and tarpon exceeding 150 pounds, El Pescador provides anglers with the opportunity to target a variety of species. The colonial-style lodge has been extensively upgraded and features three swimming pools and a long veranda with private rooms overlooking the beach and barrier reef. Each room is air-conditioned with two double beds, so sharing with another angler is easy. Private rooms are also available.
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STONEFLY LODGE NEW ZEALAND 800-547-4322 stoneflylodge.co.nz
LUXURY LODGE LOCATED BETWEEN THREE NATIONAL PARKS Many anglers only dream of stalking and sight-casting to big, wild brown trout in crystal-clear water. New Zealand is an angler’s dream come true! Stonefly Lodge is an intimate luxury lodge situated on 156 acres of private forest in one of New Zealand’s most idyllic locations and is centrally located between three spectacular National Parks, making it an ideal base from which to explore the region. You’ll have access to world renowned fly fishing in pristine wilderness with expert guides. Non-anglers will enjoy sea kayaking, hiking, wine tasting, rafting, horseback riding, and more.
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OTAGO TROUT FISHING NEW ZEALAND 800-547-4322 fishotago.co.nz
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WILD BROWN AND RAINBOW TROUT IN SPRING CREEKS Explore the gin-clear, spring-fed creeks and streams of New Zealand while stalking wild brown and rainbow trout with Orvis-endorsed guide Dean Whaanga. These special fournight, three-day NZ trout-fishing packages allow anglers to experience a sampling of some of the best rivers in the South Island’s Central Otago region. “When it comes to fly fishing, there is no place like New Zealand... being able to do this with a professional guide with the knowledge, experience, and instincts of the highest degree... well, let’s just say it doesn’t get any better.” - Simon Perkins, Manchester, VT
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EUROPE
THE LANDSCAPES AND ANCIENT VILLAGES of Spain, Norway, and the United Kingdom create spectacular backdrops as you fish the great rivers of Europe. Catch trout and Atlantic salmon as you take in verdant valleys, alpine meadows, majestic mountains, and protected fjords. Call an Orvis Adventures expert today at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
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NORWEGIAN FLY FISHERS CLUB: NORWAY 800-547-4322 nfc-online.com
BIG ATLANTIC SALMON IN NORWAY ON THE GAULA RIVER The Gaula is famous for big Atlantic salmon—25-pound fish are common and 40-pound salmon are caught every year. The NFC offers fishing on more than 7 miles of the river, English-speaking guides, and lodge and country house accommodations where anglers have been welcomed for more than 100 years. Access is from Trondheim, central Norway’s main town, and the river is easy to reach in just a one-hour drive from the airport. Come enjoy midsummer nights on one of the best Atlantic salmon rivers.
SALVELINUS FISHING ADVENTURES: SPAIN 800-547-4322 salvelinus.com
AN UNFORGETTABLE COUPLE’S GETAWAY IN THE PYRENEES, NORTHERN SPAIN Enjoy one of the very best fly-fishing destinations in the world for couples that offers unique experiences, superb cuisine, and authentic Spanish culture. Heli fly-outs with exclusive guided tours available for non-anglers. Ivan Tarin has built a unique fly-fishing business during the last 18 years that covers more than a dozen valleys across 200 miles of mountain terrain, two high-quality lodges, and six expert guides. You will be introduced to a new world of fly fishing. Fish the headwaters of the high Pyrenees for browns and brookies, and the mid and lower stretches for sizeable browns and rainbows. Open from March 1 to November 30. Ask us about Orvis-hosted events.
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FISH THE UK’S LEGENDARY CHALKSTREAMS. THEY’RE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.
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rvis offers day lettings on some of the finest chalkstream beats in southern England. For full details and beat descriptions, visit orvis.co.uk/sporting. For maximum enjoyment of your day, we recommend that you book one of our experienced guides. All our guides are equipped with the latest Orvis rod outfits and complimentary leaders, tippet, and flies for you to use that day. Guides charged separately at £199 per day. Inclusive of rod outfit hire. Low season: 3 April-30 April; 14 July-31 August; 1 October-15 October Prime season: 1 May-14 May; 9 June-13 July; 1 September-30 September Mayfly period: 15 May-8 June Other beats available. Prices for larger groups available upon request. See website for details: orvis.co.uk/sporting. 52
Beat Rods Low Prime Mayfly Season Season Period River Test 3 £505 £599 £735 Kimbridge 4
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Orvis Kimbridge Beat on the River Test. photos: Richard Banbury
JORDAN SMITH, ORVIS’ IN-HOUSE GUNSMITH, HAS BEEN A FIXTURE AT THE BENCH FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS.
During that time, he has cultivated a base of loyal customers who rely on him to keep their field and sporting shotguns in peak working order. He works closely with the Orvis gunfitters to fit new Orvis custom guns or pre-owned guns to your personal, optimal dimensions. Moreover, Jordan personally inspects each new, pre-owned, or consignment gun sold through the Orvis Gun Room. Rest assured that with Orvis, your cherished shotguns are in the most capable hands in the business.
FOR ALL GUN SERVICES AND CONSIGNMENT SALES: CALL 802-362-2580 | VISIT ORVIS.COM/SHOTGUNS
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FLY FISHING 101
1- & 2-DAY FLY-FISHING SCHOOLS
A 2-hour course covering the fundamentals of casting and knots
Advanced instruction plus on-the-water sessions
3 SPECIALTY SCHOOLS
Species-specific curriculums taught in world-class destinations
THERE’S AN ORVIS SCHOOL NEAR YOU COEUR d’ALENE, ID KID’S FLY-FISHING CAMP, MT BOZEMAN, MT
ENNIS, MT MERLIN, OR
MANCHESTER, VT MILLBROOK, NY
PULASKI, NY GLEN ARBOR, MI
KOHLER, WI
CAPE COD, MA RHODE ISLAND
HANCOCK, NY
JACKSON, WY
DUNDEE, IL
BOILING SPRINGS, PA FARMINGTON, PA
CLYDE, OH
PARK CITY, UT EDWARDS, CO
ATAMONT, UT
SEIVERVILLE, TN
TEEN FLY-FISHING CAMP, CO
LAMPE, MO
ASHVILLE, NC
WESTPOINT, MS
OKATIE, SC
PURSELL FARMS, AL MAY’S POND, FL
KEY LARGO, FL ISLAMORADA, FL
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“Teaching our customers to succeed in and enjoy the pursuits of fly fishing and wingshooting is something we take seriously, because we know the result can make their lives that much more enjoyable. The Orvis Schools are held to the same standards as our products and come with our guarantee that you will be not only satisfied, but thrilled with the experience.” —Dave Perkins, Executive Vice Chairman, The Orvis Company
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1-DAY WINGSHOOTING SCHOOL
2-DAY WINGSHOOTING SCHOOL
Learn the basics—safety, gun mount, and shooting scenarios
Advanced instruction including plenty of time on the clays course
3 SPECIALTY SCHOOLS
Comprehensive courses that cover the basics to participation in a field hunt
BEST BEST OF THE
These award-winning individuals and operations are a prime example of the remarkable network of outdoor leaders within the Orvis-endorsed family. But they weren’t chosen by us—they were chosen by you. We consider them our partners in sharing with you the ultimate outdoor experience, and we derive great pleasure in presenting to you The Best of the Best from 2017.
MATT LIBBY, SR.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER THE WORDS “LEGEND” AND “DYNASTY” SHOULD NEVER BE USED LIGHTLY. These are accolades that–because they are hard-earned during decades of dedication, and not merely handed out like a participation trophy–should be applied only to the most extraordinary individuals. Matt P. Libby, Sr., this year’s Orvis Fly Fishing Lifetime Achievement Award winner, became a guide at 18 and a lodge owner 41 years ago. But in reality, he has been in the business since the day he was born. For three generations before him, his family had operated one of the most renowned hunting and fishing lodges in the East, Libby Sporting Camps. He carries on a family tradition that is now in its 127th year. Looking back at this history, Matt said, “It seems that we just can’t get the camps out of our blood.” This tradition was not without its hardships. In the early years, there were no roads to the camps. When your address is T-8, R-9 you know you’re off the beaten track! To make the camps more accessible, Matt’s father learned to fly and purchased a Piper Cub J-3 float plane in the 1940s. Matt also took to the skies and continues to wow guests with scenic flights to outpost camps throughout the Maine woods. It is one of the many elements that continue to make the experience at Libby Camps unique for the region. Over the years, with the help of his devoted wife Ellen, and his children, Libby Camps have been expanded and improved for the comfort of clients. This has been accomplished in a masterful way that maintains the rustic, authentic atmosphere that can only be achieved by caretakers who are the “real deal.” In this way, Matt has kept the sporting tradition alive, and it’s one of the main reasons the business has been so successful for so long.
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2017 BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS
FLY-FISHING OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR
WINGSHOOTING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
The Tackle Shop Outfitters, MT
Eric Harrison, TX
“John Way showed his extensive knowledge, passion, completeness of experience, and obvious love of fly fishing. He inspired the same love and passion for the sport in us. This commitment is also obvious through his work within the local community and his service on the Montana Board of Outfitters representing the sport of fly fishing.”
“We have hunted all over the world, and Eric at Joshua Creek Ranch ranks among the highest! His passion for what he does is unparalleled. Eric has a commitment to providing a unique, special customer experience every time we hunt with him. Outstanding.”
FLY-FISHING FRESHWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
FLY-FISHING SALTWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
Kip Vieth, MN
Capt. Lucas Bissett, LA
“One of the best...period! I’ve had the opportunity to fish with several guides over the years and there isn’t anyone more experienced or more fun to fish with. I have done at least one trip with him a year for the last 10 years and plan on continuing for at least another 10. I can’t recommend anyone more than Kip.”
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“Despite poor fishing conditions and my even poorer casting skills, it turned out to be, thanks to Lucas, the trip of a lifetime! As a teacher and guide, he was simply exemplary in every way. Patient, positive, and professional, he put me on many fish throughout the trip. If you are thinking of chasing redfish in the New Orleans area, you must hire Capt. Lucas Bissett as your guide—a game changer!”
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2017 BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS
INTERNATIONAL
DESTINATION OF THE YEAR El Pescador Lodge & Villas, Belize “Each time I visit is a more special experience. The owner, lodge managers, fishing director, and the entire staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. They are amazing! The fishing was fantastic—one of my best trips ever! I eagerly await my next visit.”
FLY-FISHING LODGE OF THE YEAR BIG HOLE LODGE, MT “I believe this family and their guides fish not for business but because they are deeply driven to do so by inner desires. Their love of the sport and of the rivers they fish is not only evident but infectious. It was a fantastic experience and I can’t wait to get back.”
WINGSHOOTING LODGE OF THE YEAR SOUTHWIND PLANTATION, GA “From the moment that I arrived at Southwind Plantation I was treated like a member of the family. The entire staff made sure that I had everything I needed to make my first trip an unforgettable experience. The word ’no’ is not in the vocabulary of anyone there.”
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DOG BREEDERS
Southwind Plantation ENGLISH COCKERS
Pine Shadows Kennels ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIELS
800-456-5208 huntsouthwind.com
218-829-4736/218-821-1295 pineshadows.com
Attributes of a Pine Shadows springer spaniel include the nose to find birds and trail out cripples, a bold flush, ease of training, natural skill of retrieving, and the pleasing personality that makes a great family dog. Our heritage with the English springer spaniels spans more than three decades, and our dogs are proven in the prairie pothole country for waterfowl and the upland coverts for pheasants, grouse, and woodcock. Graduates have included numerous field champions and master hunters, but more important, hundreds of lifetime companions that owners have been proud to bring to the field or blind.
Southwind Plantation continues a tradition of Southern excellence with a line of classic, biddable English cocker spaniels. Born and bred in the heart of quail country, these beautiful, personable dogs hail from great hunting lines, and stock proven to be driven and dynamic in the field. Southwind cockers are the perfect complement to any home or kennel, and we know that you will find them to be the ultimate flushing companion.
Quail Hollow Kennels BRITTANYS
Iowa Pointing Labs POINTING LABRADORS
The classic American Brittany, line-bred for more than 50 years, is a natural pointer, ideal for the sportsman who hunts on foot in pursuit of pheasant, quail, grouse, and woodcock. During the last 25 years, Quail Hollow Kennels has carefully incorporated bloodlines to create a natural retriever and perfect hunting companion. We offer Brittany pups, started and trained. We also offer training for all pointing breeds to be developed into a personal shooting dog in three to four months, and a B&B service for your pampered feather-finder. Being centrally located on the woodcock flyway, we offer woodcock training for the second-season bird dog, mid-October through mid-January.
We produce Labrador puppies that are excellent pets and incredibly intelligent with a ton of desire to please and hunt birds with a natural point. We have more than 35 years of hunting birds behind Labrador retrievers in upland country. Our breeding program is designed around the best pointing Labrador bloodlines in the country. Iowa Pointing Labs has a high standard and only breed dogs that have been titled to ensure the genetics have passed on. We have an excellent guarantee.
515-321-9629 iowapointinglabs.com
856-935-3459 quailhollowkennel.com
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French Creek Labradors AMERICAN/BRITISH LABRADORS
Wildrose Kennels BRITISH/IRISH LABRADORS 662-234-5788 uklabs.com
814-763-6821 frenchcreeklabradors.com
Own a unique hunting and family companion. Our British training methods combined with our selective breeding ensure that you will have a Labrador that is calm by nature and has a high degree of trainability, a keen hunting instinct, and a strong desire to please. We enhance the natural qualities of our dogs. Our methods of training are gentle, never rushed, and always insist upon a quiet, calm dog. We have more than 400 acres of on-site training grounds and 3 concept ponds to give your dog the most realistic training experience we can provide.
For more than 35 years, Wildrose has produced a classic Gentleman’s Gundog™ of superb temperament and natural game-finding ability: a dog that is gentle in the home and dynamic in the field. We offer puppies and started and finished retrievers, all bred and trained, matched to our clients’ expectations. A comprehensive health-care program, unequaled after-sale support, and a full progression of training options are complemented by a passionate, highly skilled staff. Home of Drake and Deke, the Ducks Unlimited mascots, Wildrose provides a versatile Labrador companion—the perfect complement to a family’s sporting lifestyle.
Blue Cypress Kennels BRITISH LABRADORS
Ruggs Ranch ENGLISH POINTERS 541-676-5390 huntruggs.com
772-567-9001/404-888-2113 british-gundogs.com
More than a decade ago, one of the most successful business families in the country established Blue Cypress Kennels out of their passion for spending quality time hunting with family and friends over excellent gundogs. We breed and train gundogs that are capable of retrieving thousands of upland birds and waterfowl each season at our plantation. These remarkable dogs are calm and gentle in the home, yet fearless in the field. Using our proprietary breeding program, we painstakingly select from the finest British Labradors in the world to produce dogs that can meet the unrelenting demands of our own hunts. The indisputable result is finished gundogs that are welcome at the finest sporting estates in the world.
We are a full-time breeding and training kennel of pointing and flushing dogs. The dogs at Ruggs Ranch have proven themselves in the field and in the home as a great companion. Our dogs come from the finest Champion Field trail lines that have been bred to perfection. With 45-plus years in breeding and training of English pointers, our lines are proven with ability to be the best in the field and on the couch as a companion. Our breeding program has produced Field Champions and great companions. With our remarkable rolling hills and vast fields with Wild Birds, Ruggs Ranch dogs reap the benefits for training and hunting.
Central Oregon Sporting Dog GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTERS & LABRADORS
Yeehaw Kennels ENGLISH POINTERS 361-566-2256 404-888-2113
541-420-9393 oregonsportingdog.com Over the past twenty years, some of the best English Pointers in this country have been crafting their hunting skills at YeeHaw Kennels, on 10,000 acres of prime developed wild bird habitat in heart of south Texas bird country. These remarkable dogs exhibit a high drive to hunt, are developed into steady wing to shot, and show great style and class on point. Using our proprietary breeding program, we painstakingly select from the finest Hall of Fame and Champion genetics in the world to produce dogs that can meet the stringent demands of our own hunts. The results are undeniable: finished birddogs that are welcome at the finest sporting estates in the world.
For more than 20 years, Tim Curry has been training pointers and retrievers to be top producers in the field. As the owner of Central Oregon Sporting Dog, Tim has trained the majority of dogs hunting the fields of central Oregon and far beyond. These dogs are bred for their outstanding field champion bloodlines, as well as their looks, intelligence, and most important, their ability to produce birds. Tim’s passion for both the dogs and the sport of wingshooting are unequaled. The Curry family is known throughout the Pacific Northwest for their German shorthaired pointers and Labrador retrievers.
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THE PLEASURE OF WIDE OPEN SPACES EXTRAORDINARY WINGSHOOTING ADVENTURES Decades of research enable us to bring you this superior selection of lodges, hunting grounds, outfitters, and guides in the most exceptional destinations throughout the world. Our endorsed wingshooting partners offer incomparable hunting opportunities for a wide variety of upland birds and waterfowl. Our network of partners represents the cream of the crop, and they set the standards of excellence in some of the finest wingshooting resources in the Americas. Are you ready to start planning the wingshooting adventure of a lifetime? Start planning today. Call us at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
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Orvis does a great job selecting only the best guides and lodges. I fully trust the Orvis endorsement.
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LOOKING FOR A DAY AFIELD? LET US BE YOUR GUIDE. Our passion for wingshooting sent us all over the world in search of outstanding and unique bird hunting opportunities. Here they are, organized by region, to make it easy for you to follow your passion.
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ORVIS PARTNER DESIGNATIONS LODGES provide a singular, all-inclusive experience that requires only travel arrangements to and from. HUNTING GROUNDS are shooting and
hunting grounds that offer great fields and the finest guided bird-shooting experience but are not lodge and accommodation dependent.
SCHOOLS Based on the English Churchill
method, our instinctive approach to shotgun shooting and wingshooting offers both novice and seasoned veterans a complete shooting system applicable to upland hunting, waterfowl hunting, or sporting clays.
OUTFITTERS describe a service that offers a team or group of guides operating in a given resource or on a given property. Each guide has a high level of expertise conducting hunts within the resource, and each is committed to superior customer service and satisfaction. GUIDES are independent operators who
conduct the hunts personally. Each guide has a high level of expertise in his hunting grounds and is committed to superior customer service and satisfaction.
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WEST UNITED STATES
THE MOUNTAINS, DESERTS, AND PRAIRIES offer up every species of game bird in North America. The rugged country and hard-flying birds make for exciting days afield.
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THE HIGH LONESOME RANCH DEBEQUE, CO
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FLYING B RANCH KAMIAH, ID
970-283-9420 TheHighLonesomeRanch.com
208-935-0755 or 800-472-1945 flyingbranch.com
The High Lonesome Ranch is a ruggedly scenic western landscape with some of the finest wingshooting in North America. Hunt pheasant, chukar, and quail with our typical brace of an English pointer and Labrador retriever, that are perfectly suited to our terrain and this kind of bird hunting. Cool, crisp days in our North Dry Fork Valley offer incredible cover for the birds and excitement for the pairs of dogs. HLR Fin & Feather trips offer guests the diversity of wingshooting and fishing other rivers on the same trip. Laidback luxury lodging and world-class, local farm-to-table dining make it exactly as wild as you want. Pure Wingshooting trips: October through February. Cast-and-blast trips: September through October (weather permitting). Fin & feather trips: September through October.
The 2014 Wingshooting Lodge of the year is a dual Orvis-endorsed wingshooting and fly-fishing destination. We deliver inclusive wingshooting packages that mean no hidden charges, and cast-and-blast excursions for the sought-after Clearwater giant “B-run” steelhead. The eight-month wingshooting season is made possible by the moderate climate of spectacular Lawyer Creek Canyon and boasts wingshooting opportunities for pheasant, Hungarian partridge, chukar, valley quail, and two species of grouse. Dog work is provided by Elhew-bred pointers and German shorthairs, handled by full-time pros, amidst the most breathtaking and diverse upland landscape in North America. For a most extraordinary wingshooting experience, endorsed by Orvis, and most important, by Orvis customers, Flying B should be number one on a wingshooter’s bucket list.
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EAGLE NEST LODGE HARDIN, MT
FORRESTER’S BIGHORN RIVER RESORT FORT SMITH, MT
Whether you prefer bird hunting or fly fishing, Eagle Nest Lodge offers the best of both. Hunt pheasant, sharptail grouse, and Hungarian partridge across the rolling Montana landscape. Add to this the serenity of a finely-appointed log lodge and country gourmet dining. Guests are treated to a round of sporting clays and anglers are pampered with the use of Orvis equipment as well as flies included in the package price. Our guides handle pointing and flushing dogs and typically hunt two guests per guide with a team of dogs. Guests’ hunting dogs are welcome. Come see why we have an 80% repeat business. Hunts September 1 through mid-November. Early-release pheasant.
Hunt ringneck pheasant, sharptail grouse, and Hungarian and chukar partridge at Forrester’s Lodge. The accommodations at Forrester’s more than match one’s adventure. The lodge offers inviting private cabins and incredible, captivating views of mountains and the Bighorn River straight from the cabin deck. Upland bird hunting is available on more than 100,000 private acres. Every detail of every trip is cared for, from the chefs with global experience preparing courses that leave guests anticipating the next day’s menu, to getting guests in the field for an incredible day in Montana. World-class duck and goose hunting; and early release and preserve hunts also available.
866-258-3474 eaglenestlodge.com
800-665-3799
forrestersbighorn.com
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PRO OUTFITTERS’ SHARPTAIL LODGE CENTRAL MONTANA
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HIGHLAND HILLS RANCH CONDON, OR
800-858-3497 prooutfitters.com
866-478-4868 highlandhillsranch.com
With more than 170,000 acres of private leases in central Montana and hunts that target wild birds exclusively, PRO Outfitters offers hunts for sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, and pheasant over excellent dogs in a portion of Montana that sits well off the beaten path. Bring your own dog or hunt with ours through a mosaic of grasslands, shrubby coulees, and creek bottoms butted against the timbered slopes of the mountains. We offer three- and four-day packages during September, October, and November. Our beautiful, unique yurt village lodge offers hunting opportunities right out the front door. Comfortable, private accommodations, kennels for dogs, and tasty gourmet meals. We love our dogs, our wild birds, and this big country, and we’d love to show you around.
Highland Hills was the recipient of the Orvis-Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge of the Year Award for 2013, demonstrating our continued commitment to providing our guests with exceptional wingshooting, hospitality, and accommodations. The natural topography at the 3,000-acre ranch provides our guests with diverse and challenging wingshooting while hunting for the “grand slam of wingshooting”: pheasants, Hungarian partridge, valley quail, and chukar. There is NO BAG LIMIT for any species of game birds. The rustic elegance of the lodge is a perfect place for corporate entertaining and family gatherings. Rest assured our staff is committed to excellence and Highland Hills Ranch is the perfect place for an unrivaled shooting experience.
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CASTLE VALLEY OUTDOORS EMERY, UT
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BRUSH CREEK RANCH SARATOGA, WY
800-586-6503 castlevalleyoutdoors.com
307-327-5284 brushcreekranchoutfitters.com
Known for its unique terrain and exceptional upland hunting, Castle Valley Outdoors in Utah is a pheasant hunter’s paradise. This family-owned ranch allows you to experience incredible hunting while enjoying the true rustic West coupled with all the modern conveniences. With a season lasting from September through the end of March, hunters enjoy a mixed-bag upland bird hunt, with no daily limits on pheasant, chukar, and quail. Our guides and their highly trained dogs will treat guests to an all-inclusive hunting experience that is both productive and exciting. With a focus and dedication to providing the best wingshooting and lodging experience possible, Castle Valley Outdoors awaits your arrival.
Located in the heart of the American West between the famed Medicine Bow National Forest and the Sierra Madres of Wyoming, Brush Creek Ranch encompasses 30,000 acres of wildlands—including the historic Sanger Ranch—for an unsurpassed outdoor sporting adventure. The vast landscape of this Orvisendorsed wingshooting lodge is managed for conservation and success. Enjoy classic upland bird, waterfowl hunts, multi-challenge tower shoots, and Europeanstyle cliff shoots presented by passionate guides, where you’ll see some of the best Labrador retrievers, spaniels, pointers, and English setters go into action. State-ofthe-art BCR Gun Clubs offer long-range rifle/pistol ranges and 5-stand and sporting clays to tune up your skills. Enjoy gourmet meals and your choice of luxurious lodging at the top-ranked Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, the ultra-private French Creek Sportsman’s Club or the intimate Magee Homestead Retreat.
HUNTING GROUNDS:
FALCON’S LEDGE HUNTING GROUNDS MYTON, UT 877-879-3737 falconsledge.com
Nestled in eastern Utah’s beautiful farm country, Falcon’s Ledge Hunting Grounds at Pleasant Valley consists of more than 3,000 acres of irrigated fields and a variety of terrain. The grounds are maintained exclusively to provide wild bird habitat with water, food plots, and cover for the growth and reproduction of upland birds. You will hunt with superb hunting dogs from our own kennel facility, handled by experienced guides. The thrill of strong, hard-flying roosters with a raucous voice and colorful plumage bursting into flight will be remembered long after the hunt.
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SASKATCHEWAN
CALIFORNIA
OUTFITTER: DAVE BROWN
GUIDE: MARCUS VITALE
OUTFITTERS LLC Saskatchewan | 800-453-3991 davebrownoutfitters.com Dave Brown Outfitters is pleased to offer the best of both worlds to our clients, making our venue an excellent choice for waterfowl hunters, upland bird hunters, or those seeking a combination of the two. Since 2000, we have been guiding on the Saskatchewan prairie under two outfitting licenses, allowing us to operate in the entire S.W. corner of the Province with access to more than 200,000 acres of Private Upland Bird Habitat. For our waterfowl shoots we take full advantage of the many sloughs, potholes, and fields found in our area. Our hunts are customized to what you want to pursue. We accommodate only 6 hunters during a stay, with a two-hunters-per-guide ratio.
ALASKA GUIDE: DAN MICHELS King Salmon, AK | 907-357-3153 crystalcreeklodge.com Bird hunts for prolific numbers of ptarmigan, duck, and goose on the Alaska Peninsula. Hunts include exceptional dogs and your choice from a rack of fine double guns. 25 years of Alaska guiding experience.
Santa Fe, CA Baja and Norte California luckypup.com/fieldsport Professional hunter Marcus Vitale and The Saverio League conduct wild bird hunts in California generously spread across both sides of the border. Bases in both San Diego and Ensenada, BC Mexico provides logistics for every type of wingshooting opportunity. Species include, but are not limited to, pheasant, quail, dove, ducks, and geese.
MONTANA GUIDE: CHAD HOOVER
Glasgow, MT 406-490-6864 hooveroutfitting.com In Big Sky Country, the Great Western Prairie meets the sky. The phenomenal habitat creates spectacular, unmatched upland bird hunting—wild birds in truly wild country. Native sharp-tailed grouse inhabiting the country side are plentiful. Hungarian partridge and ringnecked pheasants also thrive in this extraordinary ecosystem. The land we explore is associated with one of the largest wild prairie ecosystems in existence today. The landscape provides staples such as snow berries, buffalo berries, and assorted terrestrials that produce a perfect habitat.
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GUIDE: TIM LINEHAN Troy, MT | 800-596-0034 fishmontana.com If you’re a serious bird hunter, this is an experience for you! Here in the remote, northwest corner of Montana, Linehan Outfitting Company hunts more than 100 square miles of tremendous grouse habitat permitted by the Kootenai National Forest. Prolific numbers of ruffed, blue, and spruce grouse make this one of the best wingshooting adventures in the country. Enjoy our quality dogs or feel free to bring your own.
OREGON GUIDE: ROE OUTFITTERS LLC Klamath Falls, OR | 541-884-3825 roeoutfitters.com Mountain Quail, valley quail, ducks and geese! We have been fulfilling the dreams of collectors and wild bird chasers for more than 30 years! Hunt over our dogs or bring your own to the heart of the Pacific Flyway. Plan your Oregon Adventure with ROE Outfitters now!
WYOMING GUIDE: KYLE WAGGONER
Lander, WY | 307-438-3439 windriverwingshooting.com The finest guided bird hunts in Wyoming with prairie leases throughout the midwest. Chukar, pheasant, sage grouse, ruffed grouse, blue grouse, and sharptail grouse abound. Top-notch leases, guides, and dogs ensure that our hunts are second-to-none.
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UNTAMED PRAIRIES THAT STRETCH THOUSANDS OF ACRES offer up quail, grouse, and pheasant in staggering bird counts. The rugged country and hard-flying birds make for exciting days afield. In the evening, enjoy the comfort of a luxurious lodge.
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HARPOLE’S HEARTLAND LODGE NEBO, IL
217-734-2526 or 800-717-HUNT (4868) heartlandlodge.com Nestled between the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, wild quail hunting and the legacy of high-quality upland bird dogs are a tradition at Harpole’s. Enjoy hunting native bobwhite quail, along with pheasant, on an upland game hunt. Hunt behind some of the best German shorthaired pointers and English pointers in the country! Five-star accommodations await your return from the field. Our lodges are an attraction in themselves. Warm up next to a large fireplace in the great room or relax with a game of pool. You are in true luxury, staying in the beautifully decorated rooms with private baths. The meals are generous and scrumptious. Lodge accommodations. Gourmet country dining. Early-release quail, wild quail, and pheasant (September–March).
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FLATLAND FLYWAYS HECLA, SD
PHEASANT BONANZA TEKAMAH, NE
1-888-366-HUNT (4868) pheasantbonanza.com Located in the scenic Loess Hills of eastern Nebraska, Pheasant Bonanza offers pheasant and waterfowl hunting over Labrador retrievers and German shorthaired pointers. Newly completed Ben Schoonover Lodge features three stories and 15 comfortable rooms. Enjoy our 20-station sporting clay course, 5-stand, trap or skeet. With thousands of acres of hunting land and food plots, we will provide you with the shooting experience you’ve always dreamed of. Beginning this season, we have expanded our extensive waterfowl hunting offering. We specifically tailor every hunt to your experience level. If you would like to bring your own dog, feel free!
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605-281-0860 or 605-994-2548 flatlandflyways.com As South Dakota’s premier waterfowl outfitter, Flatland Flyways offers a passionately focused waterfowl experience elevated with an individualized level of service. You deserve to hunt with a quality outfitter, and by having more than 30 years combined waterfowl expertise, we guarantee to offer our best efforts and superior equipment to have birds finishing at your boot bags. At the end of the day, we retain a full understanding that hunting is more than a hunt. Our beautiful, yet unassuming lodge, provides the backdrop for all your post-hunt camaraderie, noshing, and relaxation complemented by an on-site trap house, fitness center, pool table, and enhancements including massage therapy. Complete your vacation by indulging in our “Prairie Bistro”-styled menu. Contact us by June to complete South Dakota’s non-resident waterfowl licensing applications.
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PAUL NELSON FARM GETTYSBURG, SD
605-765-2469 paulnelsonfarm.com Paul Nelson Farm is for the sportsman who understands that his investment in friendship, camaraderie, and relationships deserves the most prestigious wingshooting resort in America. The two-time Lodge of the Year Winner, located near Gettysburg, SD, truly is the crown jewel of pheasant hunting destinations. More than 5,000 contiguous acres, unrivaled bird count, 35 individual sleeping rooms each with private bath, and 5-star meals only begin to describe this famed lodge. As the renowned Tom Brokaw said best, “The Paul Nelson Farm makes for the kind of days you hope will never end.” Thus, if action-filled hunting, legendary lodging, and an uncommon passion for genial hospitality are what you chase, your impeccably tailored Paul Nelson Farm experience will be like no other. For those ready for this perfect balance of world-class hunting and luxury redefined, call Paul.
TUMBLEWEED LODGE HARROLD, SD
605-875-3440 tumbleweedlodge.com Whether you’re targeting one species or “The Grand Slam of the Dakotas,” autumn in South Dakota means one thing: upland bird hunting at Tumbleweed Lodge. The Chinese ringneck is king, but the untamed prairies of central South Dakota are also home to Hungarian partridge, sharptail grouse, and the elusive greater prairie chicken, as well as a multitude of waterfowl species. Recognized as “One of the Top 10 Greatest Hunting Lodges in the World” on the Outdoor Channel, and “One of the Top 20 Wingshooting Destinations in the World” in A Wingshooter’s World. With more than 12,000 acres of wild habitat and 30 years of dedication to the outdoor enthusiast,Tumbleweed Lodge is the quintessential South Dakota wingshooting destination.
MINNESOTA OUTFITTER: DOUBLE GUN BIRD HUNTS
HUNTING GROUNDS:
HERITAGE 1865 PROMISE CITY, IA 641-780-2290 heritage1865.com
Steve Grossman Staples, MN | 218-341-2826 | prairiewingslodge.com Steve brings 33 years of habitat knowledge, guiding expertise, and dog work to each hunt. His clients appreciate good dog work, unsullied cover, and an appreciation of fine guns, and he provides them all. The hunts are limited to two guns per guide, double guns only. The Minnesota ruffed grouse experience based out of Little Moran is the signature hunt. As Michael McIntosh wrote, “I believe there are more grouse in Minnesota than anywhere else on earth.” Join Steve and his crew as his setters dig deep for the grey ghost of Minnesota.
SOUTH DAKOTA Visit Heritage 1865 for a remarkable upland bird hunting experience. This excursion takes you through 1,000 acres of preserved and well-maintained hunting land surrounded by an additional 1,000 acres of corn and soybeans. Every year the Ewing family sets aside 1,000 acres for the Conservation Reserve Program boosting the natural habitat of this land and creating the ideal conditions. Hunters will also be provided with expert guides and transportation during the trip. Our dogs have been well trained on our land by our guides to create the perfect team for the hunt of a lifetime.
OUTFITTER: DOUBLE GUN BIRD HUNTS
Steve Grossman Whitehorse, SD | 218-341-2826 | prairiewingslodge.com With hunting based out of Whitehorse, South Dakota, here you’ll find a piece of bird hunter’s heaven. This area encompasses 100,000+ acres of native prairie, coulees, draws, and river bottoms. You will also find miles of sunflower, corn, and wheat stubble creating a bird-hunting sanctuary. Hunting for prairie chicken, sharp-tail grouse, huns, and pheasant on 100,000+ acres offering unmatched wild wingshooting. Our hunts are challenging, because the birds make it that way. We provide unrivaled bird hunting with great dogs.
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SCHOOL: ORVIS DUNDEE
GUIDE: CLASSIC BIRD HUNTS
Dundee, IL | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com Based on the English Churchill method, our instinctive approach to shotgun shooting and wingshooting offers both novice and seasoned veterans a complete shooting system applicable to upland hunting, waterfowl hunting, or sporting clays. We can give all our shooting school students a sensible starting point and then help them progress with very positive results.
MARK NISSEN Cable, WI | 414-915-9072 classicbirdhunts.com For 30 years we have been catering to the foot hunter in pursuit of wild ruffed grouse and woodcock in the woods of northern Wisconsin. Our world-class Brittanys and fantastic bird habitat ensure you will have the best possible experience. If you are looking for a traditional-style foot hunt over savvy pointing dogs, then Classic Bird Hunts is the outffitter for you. When the snow flies come see us in Arizona for three species of all wild quail, Gambel’s, Mearns, and scaled.
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SOUTHWEST UNITED STATES
MOUNTAINS, DESERTS, AND SCRUBLANDS offer up every species of game bird in North America. The rugged country and hard-flying birds make for exciting days afield. Add to your bucket list with Texas doves and Arizona quail. Call an Orvis Adventures expert today at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
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GREYSTONE CASTLE SPORTING CLUB MINGUS, TX
BIG EASY RANCH COLUMBUS, TX
281-382-5948 bigeasyranch.com
254-672-5927 or 800-399-3006 greystonecastle.com
Situated on 1,300 pristinely-maintained wooded acres, Big Easy Ranch is only 70 miles west of Houston, 120 miles east of San Antonio and 80 miles southeast of Austin. It’s the perfect place to chase pheasants, quail, chukar, or waterfowl. After the hunt, enjoy delicious game dinners with a Cajun touch from our executive chef. First-class accommodations include five-, four-, and two-bedroom lodges with kitchens, as well as the fabulous 10,000 square-foot lodge. It’s magnificent—and the perfect place to relax and share stories of your day afield with a large dining area and bar, entertainment area with pool and card tables, land patio with fire pit. For your convenience, we also provide a conference room for meetings, locker room and pro shop.
Greystone Castle can be so many things to so many different sportsmen. To the upland gunner, large fields of sorghum, millet, and switch grass bring memories of great gun dogs and days in the field with friends. For the clay shooter, it’s the great sporting clays and 5-stand courses that will test the best of shooters. And for the avid angler, trophy bass lakes present year-round opportunities for tight lines on largemouth and hybrid stripers. There are five elegantly decorated suites capable of hosting more than 30 guests, a dining room complete with a full-time executive chef, spacious conference facilities, a swimming pool with hot tub, and just outside the castle walls, a scenic lookout affords a breathtaking vista of the entire estate. Greystone Castle is a destination without equal.
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ARIZONA OUTFITTER: DAVE BROWN OUTFITTERS LLC
Patagonia, AZ | 800-453-3991 arizonabirdhunts.com Arizona is an excellent choice for wingshooters who want to escape the cold and pursue three species of quail. Booking with D.B.O. ensures you friendly and professional resident guides and a large, seasoned dog string that is second to none. Single or multi-day hunts are available. Our NEW inclusive and exclusive El Coronado Ranch and Lodge hunts are available as well. Visit our website for more details.
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JOSHUA CREEK RANCH BOERNE, TX
830-537-5090 Joshuacreek.com Joshua Creek Ranch is located 45 northwest of San Antonio in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Since 1990, a pristine habitat has been nurtured yearround to produce some of the best wingshooting in the country. Upland bird hunting for quail, pheasant, and chukar is the highlight, but European-style driven pheasant shoots and decoyed mallard duck hunts are also guest favorites. Additional activities include sporting clays, fly fishing, deer and turkey hunting, and water recreation on Joshua Creek and the Guadalupe River. All are complemented by luxury lodging for 60+ guests, gourmet dining, and premier conference and event facilities.
GUIDE: CLASSIC BIRD HUNTS
RANDY MATIS Elgin, AZ | 715-558-1276 classicbirdhunts.com Get in on the fun and challenge of chasing three species of all wild quail in southern Arizona behind Classic Bird Hunts stable of savvy pointing dogs. A limited number of exclusive all-inclusive hunts available on the largest contiguous private ranch in Arizona.
TEXAS GUIDE: WEST TEXAS QUAIL OUTFITTERS
RYAN O’SHAUGHNESSY ALPINE, TX | 321-279-6506 westtexasquailoutfitters.com Tailored hunts for the adventurous wild bird hunter. Hunt more than 300,000 private acres over well-seasoned pointers. The scenery is spectacular, and each bird earned is a trophy. Pursue 100% wild desert quail (scaled and Gambel’s) with us from November through February.
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HERE, THE WINGSHOOTING TRADITION is revered and celebrated. Bobwhite quail beneath the longleaf pines, pheasants in the shadow, and waterfowl in the coastal marshes and inland swamps—it’s all here for the bird hunter who demands the best in birds, dogs, and lodging. Call an Orvis Adventures expert today at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
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PEACHBURG LODGE UNION SPRINGS, AL
334-224-5134 peachburglodge.com
QUAIL CREEK PLANTATION OKEECHOBEE, FL
863-763-2529 quailcreekplantation.com
Hunt as our guest on our private family-owned and -operated plantation in southeast Alabama where you will have exclusive and private use of a beautiful four-bedroom, custom-built lodge. Hunt on horseback or on a mule-drawn wagon as we follow our pointing dogs through more than 7,000 acres of gently rolling pine woods and old agricultural fields with scattered hardwood drains. Our family is directly involved and invested in the daily operations at Peachburg. We look forward to sharing our special plantation with you.
Beyond the concrete and the crowds is a special place where Florida still exists as nature meant it to be. Located in central Florida, one hour south of Orlando, Quail Creek Plantation offers more than world-class quail hunting. We also offer wild Osceola turkey hunts, continental pheasant hunts, state-of-the-art sporting clays complex, and fishing for bass and specks in our private lake. If relaxation and comfort is what you are looking for, Quail Creek Plantation is your place. Complete your experience by staying in one of our private one-bedroom cottages or our eight-suite King Lodge while you enjoy our Southern-style gourmet cuisine. It’s an experience you’ll never forget: bobwhite quail, pheasant and wild Osceola turkey hunts, world-class sporting clays, gourmet dining, and lodging.
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RIO PIEDRA PLANTATION CAMILLA, GA
229-758-2464 pinehillplantation.com
229-336-1677 riopiedraplantation.com
Vintage Georgia Quail Hunting...Timeless Southern Style • Where else can you follow the dogs either from horseback or a classic mule-drawn wagon? • Where can you have your very own private lodge with your own private staff? • Where do the birds flush as wild today as they did in the golden days of vintage southern quail hunting? • Where can you find this all in one place, as timeless today as you would have imagined it to be 100 years ago? “Only at Pine Hill Plantation!” 2013 Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year
There is a reason that Rio Piedra Plantation is the only Orvis-Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge to win the Lodge of the Year accolade three times (2001, 2002, 2010): it’s all about the hunting. This is real hunting. Rio Piedra is unique in the sense that it is located at the geographic heart of Georgia’s classic southern quail habitat. This area, commonly referred to as the Quail Capital of the World, is where the quail have always been and where they continue to be in gratifying abundance. Plantation-style, challenging quail hunting is our hallmark. Accommodations and dining are best described as “relaxed 5-star” with breakfast and dinner served at the main lodge. An al fresco lunch is served on an open-air deck overlooking the Flint River or lodge patio areas. Lodge accommodation. Gourmet dining. (October—March).
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SOUTHWIND PLANTATION ATTAPULGUS, GA
WYNFIELD PLANTATION ALBANY, GA
800-456-5208 huntsouthwind.com
229-889-0193 | www.wynfieldplantation.com
Let your passion for outdoor adventure lead you to southwest Georgia, where natural quail habitat consists of rolling hills, longleaf pine trees, and wiregrass flats. Award-winning bird dogs and veteran guides ensure plenty of heart-pounding covey rises for memories that are sure to last a lifetime. After the hunt, enjoy camaraderie on our spacious deck or bass fish on our beautiful 20-acre lake, while an evening meal is being prepared in true southern tradition. Accommodations include three private lodges with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, and spacious rooms. Hunts begin in October and end in March, with early-release quail and preserve quail. At Southwind you’ll find deer, doves, ducks, and turkeys, but it’s the quail hunting for which we’re legendary.
Wynfield Plantation is both a state of being and a state of mind. Located in the heart of quail country, our hunting courses are woven throughout with native grasses, brambles, shrubs, and timberland in a mosaic of soft edges, open land, and woody draws, offering you the perfect bobwhite quail habitat. Our veteran guides, hard-charging bird dogs, classic shotguns, and fully equipped jeeps supply the perfect quail-hunting environment. This combination of habitat, experience, and resources will provide you with the perfect South Georgia quail hunt, the one you have been dreaming about for a lifetime.
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GROSSE SAVANNE WATERFOWL AND WILDLIFE LODGE LAKE CHARLES, LA
270-835-2424 deercreeklodge.net
337-598-2357 grossesavanne.com
“No limit” harvests of bobwhite quail, pheasant, Hungarian partridge, and chukar can be combined with liberal limits of mallards to create a wingshooting experience that is second to none! Complete exclusivity can be extended to as few as 10 persons, making Deer Creek the perfect corporate or group retreat. At day’s end, relax and savor your gourmet meal while overlooking a stunning view of the 30-acre trophy bass lake and surrounding countryside. The lower level offers eight luxury suites, each with two queen-size beds and private baths with Jacuzzi tubs. An open study and gun room with wooden lockers for each hunter completes the lower floor. Other amenities include WiFi, pro shop, satellite TVs in each suite, open bar, corporate dining/meeting areas, and an exquisite deck with a soaring view of the lake and wilderness.
Our 50,000 acres of coastal wetlands, prairies, and agricultural fields play host to fabulous populations of migratory waterfowl. Millions of ducks and geese migrate to Louisiana to feed on aquatic plants and seeds unavailable in other regions. Hunt several species of ducks, including mallards, pintail, gadwall, and teal, along with white-fronted and snow geese. Spend evenings pursuing quail, dove, and snipe and return to feast on authentic Cajun southern cuisine. Accommodations include rooms with two queen-size beds, private bathroom, Jacuzzi tub, and porch. The conference room is perfect for business meetings. Enjoy a game of pool, or a ball game on two plasma-screen televisions. Shuttle service available; 20 minutes south of Lake Charles, Lousiana. Early teal (September). Waterfowl (November–February).
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PRIMLAND MEADOWS OF DAN, VA
GEORGE HI PLANTATION GARLAND, NC
866-960-7746 primland.com
910-564-5860 georgehi.com
The records show that George Hi Plantation, an original land grant by the king of England, was hunted for quail prior to the Civil War. For the last 50 years, the DuBose family has caringly managed George Hi as a truly southern quail hunting experience for guests, friends, and family. The hunting operation is supported by almost 1,000 acres of mature quail habitat, experienced guides, well-trained hunting dogs, new 5-stand, 1855 guest cottage, eight-bedroom Lake Lodge, private chef, and dedicated staff to ensure guests enjoy the perfect southern hunting plantation experience. The DuBose family remains committed to providing a unique quail hunting experience on this spectacular property from October through March.
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Located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Primland offers a variety of wingshooting options, including early-release and preserve pheasant, chukar, and bobwhite quail along with European-style driven pheasant shooting. True fair-chase hunting is at its best for wild spring gobbler and whitetail deer. Orvis-endorsed for more than 20 years, Primland is renowned for its well-managed wildlife and immense natural beauty. Its 12,000 acres comprise an ideal outdoorsman’s resort that includes sporting clay shooting, the highly acclaimed Highland Golf Course, ATV and hiking trails, and geocaching, as well as a Native American–inspired spa with an indoor pool. Accommodations are available in a 26-room sophisticated and spectacular lodge, as well as unique cottages and mountain homes. Casual and fine dining options complete the experience. At Primland, no two hunts are ever the same.
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AT THE ORVIS SHOOTING GROUNDS AT PURSELL FARMS, you’ll experience Orvis’ passion for the outdoors firsthand, and share the connection it inspires. Nestled on more than 3,000 acres of lush rolling hills, the world-class shooting facility is just an hour’s drive from Birmingham. A skilled, full-time staff is on-site to introduce guests of all skill levels to a host of offerings that include sporting clays, upland and waterfowl hunting, and the renowned Orvis Fly-Fishing and Wingshooting Schools. Join us in celebrating the fun, excitement, and camaraderie of the sporting life.
Four Great Orvis Wingshooting Schools in the Southeast Sylacauga, AL | Monticello, FL | West Point, MS | Asheville, NC Based on the English Churchill method, our instinctive approach to shotgun shooting and wingshooting offers both novice and seasoned veterans a complete shooting system applicable to upland hunting, waterfowl hunting, or sporting clays. We can give all our shooting school students a sensible starting point and then help them progress with very positive results. Learn more at orvis.com/schools or call 866-531-6213.
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RUFFED GROUSE AND WOODCOCK test the uplandhunter’s skill in the rolling hills and dense forests of New England. Then it’s off to the fields and farms of Pennsylvania and New York for impressive flushes of pheasants. Call an Orvis Adventures expert today at 800-547-4322 or visit orvis.com/adventures.
LIBBY SPORTING CAMPS ASHLAND, ME 207-435-8274 libbycamps.com
Orvis Dual-Endorsed Lodge. Wild ruffed grouse and woodcock in the northern Maine woods, 31/2 million acres of private gated timberlands! Productive coverts include aspen, beech, and birch ridges, alder runs, new and old cuts, and hundreds of miles of old tote roads. Libby’s is a classic century-old sporting camp where experienced guides, fantastic food, lakefront log cabins, and pointing and flushing dogs combine for an unforgettable experience. The only dual-endorsed lodge in the East, Libby’s offers daily seaplane fly-outs to some of the East’s most remote grouse coverts and trout fishing! Presque Isle or Bangor seaplane shuttle available. Libby family owned and operated for 120 years. Rustic cabins, country dining, wild grouse, ducks, and woodcock.
NEW YORK HUNTING GROUNDS:
GUIDE: CATSKILL CASTS & COVERTS
814-880-7091 springlanehuntclub.com
Experience the grouse hunting of yesteryear on thousands of acres of pristine wild forest in upstate New York. Follow the bells of our expertly trained English setters to flush rates that will exceed all expectations.
SPRING LANE HUNT CLUB TYRONE, PA
RICK WATSON Sidney Center, NY | 724-504-4921 catskillcc.com
SCHOOL: ORVIS SHOOTING SCHOOL Located on a retired dairy farm in beautiful Tyrone, Pennsylvania, Spring Lane Hunt Club will remind you of days spent in the fields of South Dakota. Our guests report seeing extra pheasants during their preserve hunts and some report seeing wild flushes of 40 or more pheasants. Spring Lane offers one of the finest European-style continental pheasant hunts on our 150-acre picturesque, natural setting. Your family, friends, and business associates will have a great time. Whether you’re looking for a half day, full day, or a couple of days of hunting, we will make all the arrangements to guarantee your hunting trip will be one to remember.
Based on the English Churchill method, our instinctive approach to shotgun shooting and wingshooting offers both novice and seasoned veterans a complete shooting system applicable to upland hunting, waterfowl hunting, or sporting clays. We can give all our shooting school students a sensible starting point and then help them progress with very positive results.
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GUIDE: GROUSE HAVEN WINGSHOOTING
MICHAEL BROWNING New Sharon, ME | 207-491-9856 grousehavenwingshooting.com Upland hunting for ruffed grouse and woodcock behind pointing dogs. Walk logging roads with ease, or run the alders with the dogs! Meals, transportation, and shelter included. Plus videos and pictures of hunts, if requested. Cleaning and packaging of birds included.
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Millbrook, NY | 866-531-6213 schools@orvis.com
Just minutes from our flagship store, you’ll find the Manchester Wingshooting School, a world-class custom shooting instruction course staffed with professional shotgun shooting instructors ready to help turn novices into skilled shooters, and skilled shooters into experts. Our Manchester shotgun shooting instruction has been turning out excellent wingshooters for generations. This shotgun shooting school is your opportunity to learn from the best. Manchester, Vermont is known for its breathtaking scenery, beautiful country roads, and rustic covered bridges. Choose to attend either our one-day or two-day school. Each school includes lunch, all shells, use of an Orvis gun, eye and ear protection, and custom gunfitting.
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ORVIS SANDANONA is a place where the traditions of the field and the hunt are held in the highest regard and is the oldest permitted shotgun shooting club in the country. The main lodge was built during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, and, using its richly textured past as a foundation, Orvis Sandanona has built a thriving, modern sporting-clays shooting ground that is consistently ranked among the very best in the nation. Orvis Fly-Fishing and Wingshooting Schools and a fully-catered lodge facility that includes ample meeting space create a benchmark experience for both corporate recreation and individual sporting pursuits.
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ARGENTINA BEAUTY AND BIRDS IN ABUNDANCE make Argentina a wingshooter’s paradise. With unlimited dove shooting, and an abundance of perdiz, and waterfowl offer the world’s finest shooting opportunities. Luxurious lodges and impeccable service further elevate the experience for an unforgettable adventure.
CORDOBA DOVE HUNTING ONE EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION—THREE REMARKABLE LODGES flyways.com 800-547-4322
Los Chanares
Of all the dove hunting lodges in Argentina, Los Chanares is in a class all of its own. International sportsmen and industry insiders refer to Los Chanares as “the finest dove hunting lodge in the world.” No other dove hunting lodge in Cordoba has equal access to the world famous Macha Dove Roost. The heart of the roost includes a 9,000-acre expanse that runs directly through Los Chanares’ private property, the most prized dove hunting property in all of Cordoba. Los Chanares’ exclusive access to this roost and unique game management program allows hunters to enjoy high-volume shooting just 5-10 minutes from the lodge…sometimes within walking distance. In addition to this unique shooting experience, Los Chanares offers first-class lodging, luxurious amenities, and incredible service, food, and wine.
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Sierra Brava
For years Sierra Brava clients have been enjoying record-setting dove hunting in northern Cordoba. Despite access to the world’s greatest dove hunting roost, clients rave the most about Sierra Brava’s staff. The service, food, wine, and good vibes are as good as it gets. Many numerous industry critics, hunting agencies, and sportswriters will tell you that Sierra Brava receives more 5-star client ratings than any other dove hunting lodge in Cordoba…regardless of price!
Sierra Brava
Posta del Norte
Posta del Norte has always been one of the premier dove hunting lodges in Argentina. Perfectly situated between the two most prized dove roosts in Cordoba, it offers superb shooting year-round. The hunting lodge itself is a client favorite, and during the years, has drawn plenty of critical acclaim from industry insiders. In 2010, Posta del Norte joined Los Chanares and Sierra Brava as a member of the Flyways family of elite Cordoba dove hunting lodges. This catapulted Posta del Norte to even greater heights. Today, Posta del Norte is better than ever, offering high-volume Argentina dove hunting at its very best, luxury lodging and superior service. Posta del Norte is very exclusive: the lodge can be reserved entirely in private with as few as four clients. This is ideal for families, small groups of friends, and corporate outings.
Posta del Norte
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Los Ombues
Overview
Perched on a hill above the fertile floodplain of the Parana River, Los Ombues Lodge maintains hunting access to more than 295,000 acres of marshland and agricultural fields. The lodge has nine spacious, two-bed bedrooms with private bathrooms, mudroom, gun-cleaning room, dining room, modern kitchen, and living room with a fireplace. Gourmet food and wine, exercise facility, sauna, pool, and a hot tub round out what is widely considered Argentina’s ultimate mixedbag hunting lodge. WiFi and international IP phone are available, as are transfers from Buenos Aires overland or by charter plane. Maximum group size is 18; exclusive use with 12 paying customers.
Mixed Bag
Los Ombues defines Argentina’s ultimate, mixed bag bird-hunting opportunity. Twenty million eared doves roost in native woodlands surrounding the lodge; an abundance of ducks inhabit the Parana delta, providing a waterfowl resource that rivals anything in the world; perdiz are thick (partridge) in the rolling grasslands, flushing before the region’s best pointing dogs. A hunt at Los Ombues can mean mornings filled with teal, pintail, widgeon, and rosy-billed pochard over decoys, afternoons in the perdiz fields, and evenings heating up barrels on wave after wave of roosting doves. A mixed-bag hunt at Los Ombues represents the finest wingshooting opportunity anywhere, bar none.
Dove Shooting
Argentina is renowned for stunning numbers of eared doves. Hunters travel from every corner of the globe to explore this magnificent shooting opportunity, and to take part in no-limit wingshooting without a closed season. Dove shooting at Los Ombues is excellent year-round, although the spring months of mid-September to early April see the doves concentrated in high numbers when farmers begin harvesting winter wheat. Regardless of season, each day afield offers six to seven hours of steady shooting. An average of three cases of shells per day per shooter is the norm any time of year. Needless to say, a lifetime of wingshooting can be had in a single day in the Los Ombues dove fields.
Patagonia River Guides
PATAGONIA RIVER GUIDES: TREVELIN, ARGENTINA 406-960-4066 patagoniariverguides.com
Patagonia River Guides (PRG) offers world-class quail hunts from select lodges in central Patagonia. Patagonia is becoming more and more known for the proliferation of valley quail and wonderful hunting opportunities. Guests hunting with PRG will enjoy a well-balanced program including high-end lodging, incredible service, spectacular scenery, and expertly executed hunting programs. PRG offers more than 200,000 acres of private estancias, leased and managed exclusively for quail hunting. The experience is perfect for those looking for a unique venue in Argentina, and especially for those who enjoy walking with their gun in the field and working with well-trained pointers and hard-working guides.
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