2016 Anglers Fund Fishing Trips
2016 Anglers Fund Fishing Trips American Rivers is pleased to announce our 2016 Anglers Fund trips: unique fly fishing trips available to current Anglers Fund members that showcase rivers where we have worked and ones that are top priorities for us to protect and restore. These exclusive fly fishing trips will give you the chance to spend time with our staff, learn more about how your support is helping fish habitat both on this river and across the country, and have a great time fishing. Please mark the trip(s) that you think you’d like to go on and return the list to the address below (either via email or physical mail). We will then be in touch on a first-come-first-served basis to explore dates, logistics, and costs. We will make every effort to build to trip to fit your preferences (wade/float, guided/unguided, etc.). Space is limited, and many of the trips will sell out. Thanks for supporting our work through the Anglers Fund!
Region Northern Rockies Northern Rockies Northern Rockies Pacific Northwest Pacific Northwest Pacific Northwest Pacific Northwest Pacific Northwest Colorado Colorado Colorado Southwest Colorado Northeast
Trip Description Bull trout safari in the headwaters of the Kootenai River System (e.g., Wigwam River, St. Mary’s River, Bull River) Fly fishing for native cutthroats in the lesser known Wild & Scenic rivers near Jackson, WY Fly fishing tour of Wild & Scenic candidate rivers along Montana’s Beartooth Front (e.g., East Rosebud Creek, Stillwater R., West Boulder R.) Fly fish the epic Salmon Fly hatch on Oregon’s “Wild and Scenic” Deschutes River Swing flies for 20-50 pound Chinook salmon fresh from the ocean on remote southern Oregon coastal wild rivers Raise steelhead in desert canyons on Wild and Scenic River tributaries of the Columbia River in Oregon & Washington (e.g., the Klickitat). Trophy hunting for large winter steelhead in Wild and Scenic Rivers near Portland or Seattle Rainbow trout fishing on Washington’s blueribbon Yakima River, two hours from Seattle. Private fishing on the Crystal River near Carbondale, CO, a potential Wild & Scenic River Guided float fishing on the Upper Colorado, our Most Endangered River of 2013. Guided trip on your choice between the Blue, Eagle, or Green River. Wade fish Wild and Scenic candidate Hermosa Creek with possible add-on of the Animas River Fish the Batten Kill River near Manchester, VT, where we removed a dam in 2014 (plus possible side trip to American Museum of Fly Fishing).
# of Fishing Days
Max # of Rods
Suggested Dates
3
5
Late Summer
3
4
September
3
2
August
1-3
4
June
1-3
2
October December
1-3
2
July – September
1-2
2
1-2
3
1-2
2
1-2
2
Summer/Fall
1-2
2
Summer / Fall
1-2
4
July / August
1-2
3
Summer
The trip list is continued on the following page.
February – March July September Summer / Fall
Please “X” if interested
Northeast MidAtlantic Southeast Southeast Southeast Southeast Southeast California California
Striped bass / false albacore fishing off of Montauk, Long Island, where dam removals help restore forage fish that game fish feed on. Fly fish for Shenandoah smallmouth bass near Luray, Virginia. Chase rare Shoal Bass in Georgia’s Flint River, where our work helps keep water in the river. Fish for native Brook trout in the rivers in western NC (may require some bushwacking). Guided smallmouth bass fishing trip on the Broad River in SC where we are working to restore flows and fish passage. Fish for stripers or trout in SC’s Saluda River where our work has restored flows & quality. Spring paddle trip down Congaree River to fish for striped bass and hike with an expert among the tallest trees east of the Mississippi. Summer trout fishing on the McCloud River. Steelheading on the Klamath, where we are actively working to remove major dams.
2
4
Early October
1
4
May / June
1-2
2
April / May
2
4
March / April
1-2
2
Spring through Fall
1-2
2
Spring through Fall
1-2
2
April-May
1-2
2
Summer
1-2
2
Nov.-Dec.
The timing, itinerary, and costs of the trip(s) you are interested in will depend upon your accommodation/guide preferences and staff availability, and will be finalized with you after receiving input from you and other Anglers Fund members. Most trips will include dinner discussions on American Rivers’ conservation work that improves fish habitat and fishing, focusing on the local rivers you’ll be fishing. Additional trips/slots may be added during the year, and we welcome requests for specific trips which we will try to accommodate. Each Anglers Fund member is invited to bring one paying, non-member spouse or guest, although we hope that all attendees will support our work by joining the Anglers Fund. Trip size will be kept small to allow for personal interaction with our conservation staff. You are welcomed to plan additional fishing around the time you’ll spend with us, and we will give river/guide recommendations where possible. Please let me know your interest via email ([email protected]), by phone to my cell phone at 919-720-2901, or by marking an “X” in the right-most column in the table above and mailing it to: Mr. Steve White American Rivers Anglers Fund 331 W. Main Street, Suite 304 Durham, NC 27701 This is not a commitment but rather an indication of your interest. Space is limited, and trips will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have any questions, please call me at 919-720-2901. Thanks for your interest in our trips and for your support of our work through your ongoing membership in the Anglers Fund. For the rivers, Steve White The Anglers Fund for American Rivers
(919)720-2901 (c) [email protected]
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Region Northern Rockies Northern Rockies Northern Rockies Pacific Northwest Pacific Northwest Pacific Northwest Pacific Northwest Pacific Northwest Colorado Colorado Colorado Southwest Colorado Northeast
Trip Description Bull trout safari in the headwaters of the Kootenai River System (e.g., Wigwam River, St. Mary’s River, Bull River) Fly fishing for native cutthroats in the lesser known Wild & Scenic rivers near Jackson, WY Fly fishing tour of Wild & Scenic candidate rivers along Montana’s Beartooth Front (e.g., East Rosebud Creek, Stillwater R., West Boulder R.) Fly fish the epic Salmon Fly hatch on Oregon’s “Wild and Scenic” Deschutes River Swing flies for 20-50 pound Chinook salmon fresh from the ocean on remote southern Oregon coastal wild rivers Raise steelhead in desert canyons on Wild and Scenic River tributaries of the Columbia River in Oregon & Washington (e.g., the Klickitat). Trophy hunting for large winter steelhead in Wild and Scenic Rivers near Portland or Seattle Rainbow trout fishing on Washington’s blueribbon Yakima River, two hours from Seattle. Private fishing on the Crystal River near Carbondale, CO, a potential Wild & Scenic River Guided float fishing on the Upper Colorado, our Most Endangered River of 2013. Guided trip on your choice between the Blue, Eagle, or Green River. Wade fish Wild and Scenic candidate Hermosa Creek with possible add-on of the Animas River Fish the Batten Kill River near Manchester, VT, where we removed a dam in 2014 (plus possible side trip to American Museum of Fly Fishing).
# of Fishing Days
Max # of Rods
Suggested Dates
3
5
Late Summer
3
4
September
3
2
August
1-3
4
June
1-3
2
October December
1-3
2
July – September
1-2
2
1-2
3
1-2
2
1-2
2
Summer/Fall
1-2
2
Summer / Fall
1-2
4
July / August
1-2
3
Summer
The trip list is continued on the following page.
February – March July September Summer / Fall
Please “X” if interested
Northeast MidAtlantic Southeast Southeast Southeast Southeast Southeast California California
Striped bass / false albacore fishing off of Montauk, Long Island, where dam removals help restore forage fish that game fish feed on. Fly fish for Shenandoah smallmouth bass near Luray, Virginia. Chase rare Shoal Bass in Georgia’s Flint River, where our work helps keep water in the river. Fish for native Brook trout in the rivers in western NC (may require some bushwacking). Guided smallmouth bass fishing trip on the Broad River in SC where we are working to restore flows and fish passage. Fish for stripers or trout in SC’s Saluda River where our work has restored flows & quality. Spring paddle trip down Congaree River to fish for striped bass and hike with an expert among the tallest trees east of the Mississippi. Summer trout fishing on the McCloud River. Steelheading on the Klamath, where we are actively working to remove major dams.
2
4
Early October
1
4
May / June
1-2
2
April / May
2
4
March / April
1-2
2
Spring through Fall
1-2
2
Spring through Fall
1-2
2
April-May
1-2
2
Summer
1-2
2
Nov.-Dec.
The timing, itinerary, and costs of the trip(s) you are interested in will depend upon your accommodation/guide preferences and staff availability, and will be finalized with you after receiving input from you and other Anglers Fund members. Most trips will include dinner discussions on American Rivers’ conservation work that improves fish habitat and fishing, focusing on the local rivers you’ll be fishing. Additional trips/slots may be added during the year, and we welcome requests for specific trips which we will try to accommodate. Each Anglers Fund member is invited to bring one paying, non-member spouse or guest, although we hope that all attendees will support our work by joining the Anglers Fund. Trip size will be kept small to allow for personal interaction with our conservation staff. You are welcomed to plan additional fishing around the time you’ll spend with us, and we will give river/guide recommendations where possible. Please let me know your interest via email ([email protected]), by phone to my cell phone at 919-720-2901, or by marking an “X” in the right-most column in the table above and mailing it to: Mr. Steve White American Rivers Anglers Fund 331 W. Main Street, Suite 304 Durham, NC 27701 This is not a commitment but rather an indication of your interest. Space is limited, and trips will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have any questions, please call me at 919-720-2901. Thanks for your interest in our trips and for your support of our work through your ongoing membership in the Anglers Fund. For the rivers, Steve White The Anglers Fund for American Rivers
(919)720-2901 (c) [email protected]
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