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THE WEST - SOME SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER IDEAS
Some would argue that September can be the finest fly fishing
month in many areas throughout the West. October
can share that reputation if the weather holds.
Crowds are gone and the waters offer the opportunity
for more solitude than the summer crush. Some spots
worth considering:
British Columbia - Fernie and the Blackwater River:
September may be the best month for settled weather
in B.C. (October can be a little “iffy”) In
eastern B.C., on the Elk River drainage (Fernie),
the cutthroat are still rising to the surface and
the Bull Trout are in their spawning mode. Although
some waters are closed to protect the Bull Trout,
others are available. In western B.C., this can be
a wonderful time for the float trip on the
Blackwater River with its prolific native rainbow
trout fishery.
Independent Guides, Colorado: this is a new operation started
by a group of guides who worked for years at Elk
Creek Lodge. Elk Creek used to be the finest
private waters fishery in the west before becoming
totally private this year. These are quality guides
who know this spectacular White River Valley area of
Colorado well and use their long term relationships
to access private waters in many locations. Using
an informal B & B for their base of operations, this
is a program where the fishing can be outstanding
and the costs more reasonable than a high end
lodge. Great spot for a long weekend type getaway –
Four nights with three days fishing is their
specialty.
On the high end of
the scale, if you like first class service and the
best private waters fishing in the U.S., Three Forks
Ranch in Northern Colorado has two open slots for
five night trips in September still open. This has
been described by one of our best clients as
“decadent fly fishing” and it has received rave
reviews from everyone we’ve sent there.
TRIP REPORT
Fly Fishing Adventures
888-347-4896
flyfish@napanet.net
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