Ann runs a remarkably diverse service that can
be individually tailored to client/group needs-
she has assisted me tremendously in becoming
familiar with the treasure available on the
rivers of the Gaspe. I shall be making my third
trip in June shortly and my fourth trip overall
(I went last September also).
The season runs from the first day in June to
the last day in September on the York, Dartmouth
and St. Jean which are the rivers I have
fished. Sight fishing is beyond belief for
those who have not experienced it in the
gin-clear waters of these rivers. Classic dry
line wet fly swing is the normal approach with a
single hand rod since the rivers are 40-70 feet
wide. Anglers use Spey rods, but they are not
necessary and in fact make landing fish
difficult in some of the brushy limestone canyon
beats. The guides know this water intimately-
all live in the area and have fished these
rivers exhaustively. They are enthusiastic,
helpful and will fish from daybreak to sunset
without regard to a set number of hours fishing
day. If you want to get back for dinner by 7:00
PM you better make that clear to them! Success
rates can be high depending on conditions and
angler skill- I have been fortunate enough to
hook 9 multi-sea winter adults and four grilse
of which I was able to land six adults and two
grilse in 14 days of fishing these waters.
Largest = 45" snout to fork of tail, 32 pounds,
runner-up = 39 1/2", 23 pounds. Peruse the
current issue of Fish and Fly to view the beauty
Pete Soverel took on a Bomber the day after I
left last June! Only negatives: 1) some clients
may be uncomfortable in a bilingual situation
although virtually all the locals do speak
English; 2) Air fare can be quite expensive.
Hope that helps- I highly recommend going to
experience it yourself...each time I go I run
into members in the Who's Who of the fly fishing
world. Believe me, these folks wouldn't be
there if it wasn't something very special. I
believe the average angler just doesn't know
this type opportunity exists for such a
reasonable price.
Don
