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Expeditions Directory

Notice: The outfitters, guides, lodges and plantations listed here are advertisers in American Angler. The copy is provided by the advertiser, and American Angler makes no claim as to the value of the services provided by any advertiser. When hiring an outfitter or guide, shop with care, and check references before making a financial commitment.

International | Alaska | Argentina | Arkansas | Maine | Montana
Massachusetts | Michigan | New Zealand | North Carolina | Pennsylvania

Saskatchewan | Tennessee | Virginia | Wyoming

 

INTERNATIONAL



Buccaneer Travel

1407 Grizzly Court
Yreka CA 96097 U.S.A
(530) 842 4534
david@buccaneertravel.com; www.buccaneertravel.com.
Genuine wilderness flats fishing in the REAL Bahamas. A great selection of small, personal, lower-cost, low-pressure family lodges; expert local guides.

Fishing Pursuits
P.O. Box 189
Fall City, WA 98024.
1-800-819-0750
info@fishingpursuits.com; www.fishingpursuits.com.
From the Yucatan’s bonefish flats to wilderness Alaska, we own and operate four fly-fishing lodges, and host trips to other fine resorts worldwide.

 

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The Fly SHop

4140 Churn Creek Rd
Redding, CA 96002.
1-800-669-3474
www.theflyshop.com.
The recognized experts in every aspect of fly fishing travel: Alaska, Canada, Russia, Kamchatka, Chile, Argentina, the saltwater world and more.

Travel Adventures
1-888-838-5020
jpc@travela, www.travela.com.
Specializing in world-class fishing destinations across the globe.

ALASKA



The ALaska Sportsman’s Lodge
P.O. Box 231985
Anchorage, AK 99523.
(907) 276-7605 ph; (907) 272-0309 fax.
Strategically located on the Kvichak River in the heart of Bristol Bay sportfishing paradise.

Bristol Bay Lodge
2422 Hunter Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926.
(509) 964-2094 ph; (509) 964-2269 fax; www.bristolbaylodge.com.
A private, fully modern bush lodge offering a fly-fishing experience in the grand Alaska tradition.


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Ole Creek Lodge
506 Ketchikan St.
Fairbanks, AK 99701.
Winter phone/fax: (907) 452-2421.
Summer phone/fax: (907) 533-3474. www.olecreeklodge.com.
The greatest fishing for salmon, trophy rainbow, grayling and pike in the country! Includes guides/boats, meals , and double-occupancy rooms.

 

 

ARGENTINA


Southern Cross Outfitters
7113 Meadow Lake Rd.
Bloomfield, MI 48301
(248) 626-3101
www.southerncrossoutfitters.com
Join us for an unforgettable, affordable trip and fish for brook, brown and rainbow trout in Argentina’s world-renowned rivers.

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ARKANSAS


RIM Shoals Lodge & Fly Shop, White River Arkansas, (870) 435-6144; www.rimshoals.com. Located on the White River at the Rim Shoals Catch & Release trophy trout areas. Rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Upscale river front lodging, professional guide service and well appointed full service fly shop.

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IDAHO


South fork Lodge, PO Box 22, Swan Valley, ID 83449. 208-483-2112, 1-877-347-4735, www.southforklodge.com. A rustic blend of western lodging and beautiful natural surroundings on the banks of Idaho's world-famous tailwater trout fishery: the South Fork of the Snake River. Each fully-appointed room has a river view, private bath and internet access. Select "cabin" rooms are available with fireplace, kitchenette and whirlpool tub. Dining is world-class featuring a variety of fine Western cuisine. Complete fly shop and guide service. Corporate rates available.

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MAINE


Bosebuck Mountain Camps
(207) 446-2825
www.bosebuck.com; bosebuck@ aol.com
Bosebuck Mountain Camps
P.O. Box 117
Boothbay, ME 04537
Lakefront cabins and dining room. Trophy brook trout and salmon. Grouse and woodcock hunting. Swimming, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and deer hunting.

First Settler's Lodge, P.O. Box 56, Danforth, Maine 04424. (207) 448-3000. Fax: (207) 448-3003. Email: info@firstsettlerslodge.com. Beautiful lodge located in the East Grand Lake area of northern Maine. Premium outdoor plans for fishing, upland game, and whitetail deer hunting. Excellent landlocked salmon and smallmouth bass waters. Classic northeastern woodcock and ruffed grouse covers. Fly fishing and upland game specialists. Hosts Judy and Elbridge Cleaves, Master Maine Guide.

King & Bartlett fish and Game Club, P.O. Box 4, Eustis, ME 04936, (207) 243-2956. e-mail: info@kingandbartlett.com. Waterfront log cabins, excellent meals, experienced and Registered Maine Guides, friendly and courteous staff. Fish on 14 private lakes, ponds, and 4 streams. Hunting, Swimming, hiking, nature watching, kayaking, and more.

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MONTANA


The Blue Winged Olive
P.O. Box 1551
Livingston, MT 59047
1-800-471-1141
www.bluewingedolive.net
An angler’s bed and breakfast with access to guided fly fishing on Montana’s best waters—from the spring creeks to Yellowstone Park.

Clark Fork River Outfitters
1-800-745-3933
www.flyfishbigsky.com
e-mail: donnonclarkfork@blackfoot.net
Guide training school prepares you to be a professional fishing guide. Training classes, lodging, and meals. Instruction by professional guides and outfitters.

Faithful Street Inn, 120 N. Faithful Street, P. O. Box 1475 West
Yellowstone, MT 59758. 1-866-646-4329 or (406) 646-1010; glenn@faithfulstreetinn.com; www.faithfulstreetinn.com. The Faithful Street Inn is just blocks from the entrance to Yellowstone Park and a short walk to West Yellowstone’s shopping and dining. The Faithful Street Inn is the perfect place to stay after a day of fishing or touring in Yellowstone.

Flywater Fishing Co, Montana Guide Service, discover the best of Montana’s fly fishing with Patrick Straub’s Flywater Fishing Co. We were founded on all things fly-fishing—splendid landscapes, sparkling rivers and days afloat. We have mastered the perfect Montana fly fishing experience. Discover OUR Montana: those magical places where trout, fly, and angler make acquaintance. Visit our Web site: www.MontanaFlywater.com, or phone us at (406) 495-0487.

MONTANA RIVER OUTFITTERS has provided Montana’s finest Trout Fishing experiences since 1977, offering guided trips on the Missouri, Blackfoot, and Smith Rivers, private lakes and Wilderness Horseback Adventure trips of 1/2 day to 7 day expeditions. Fly shops, Lodging, Shuttles, Boat and Equipment Rentals. 2 locations—Wolf Creek and Great Falls. 406-761-1677; 800-800-8218; craigm@montana.com; www.montanariveroutfitters.com; mailing: 923 10th. Ave. N. Great Falls, MT 59401

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Gallatin River Lodge
9205 Thorpe Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone: (406) 388-0148, Fax: (406) 388-6766
www.grlodge.com, info@grlodge.com
The lodge overlooks our private trout pond and is within easy walking distance of a nationally-recognized blue ribbon trout river. Six spacious guest suites, and a full-service restaurant.

Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch,
1-877-496-7848; www.hawleymountain.com.
Montana wilderness fly fishing and a variety of outdoor activities for everyone. Guilt-free
vacation at Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch–fly fishing, horseback riding on scenic trails, hikes to unique places, jeep trips to ghost town and alpine lake, scenic raft trips, and more.

High Plains Drifter
Montana's Angling Adventure Pro. We operate on the Smith, Blackfoot, Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers to name a few. Exceptional tent camps and the finest in cuisine allow you to experience Montana in comfort and style. Call 406-721-2703 or visit www.highplainsdrifter.com.

The Old Kirby Place, Hutchins Bridge, Cameron, MT 59720. Toll-Free (888) 875-8027. www.oldkirbyplace.com. walter@oldkirbyplace.com. Fabulous Madison River frontage. More big rainbows and browns, more spectacular pools that rest of the river. Private trout pond, three exquisite meals, most comfortable accommodations. Bordering Beaverhead and Gallatin National Forests. Trail bikes and horses to ride.

MASSACHUSETTS

Northeast Fly Fishing Guide SErvice
38 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
phone: (413) 247-5579
www.neffguide.com.
Walt Geryk, professional how-to, where-to guiding for trophy steelhead, salmon, and trout in the The Salmon River, Sandy Creek, and Oak Orchard Region of Upstate New York to exciting trout and striper fishing in Western Massachusetts and Cape Cod.

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MICHIGAN

Pere Marquette River Lodge
8841 S M-37
Baldwin, MI 49304
Located on the banks of the famed Pere Marquette River, full service fly shop and professional guide service. www.pmlodge.com.

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NEW ZEALAND

The Best of New Zealand Fly Fishing
2811 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 950
Santa Monica, CA 90403
1-800-528-6129 ph
(310) 829-9221 fax
info@bestofnz.net
www.bestofnzflyfishing.com
Representing the top lodges, wilderness float trips, fishing guides, helicopter fly-ins and farm stays.

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New Zealand Itineraries
344 Smith Springs Lane
Idleyld Park, OR
1-800-953-9732
BowlerNZ@aol.com; www.BrownTroutHeaven.com. Complete travel arrangements, superior flyfishing guides, luxury lodges, B&B’s, farm homesteads, air New Zealand. Rob & Jana Bowler, 25 years flyfishing New Zealand waters, as seen on ESPN2, authors of “Brown Trout Heaven”.
NORTH CAROLINA

Davidson River Outfitters
4 Pisgah Hwy.
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
1-888-861-0111
www.davidsonflyfishing.com
Located at the entrance to Pisgah National Forest with its 600 miles of Public Trout Water. Full-service fly shop offering guide service, destination travel, huge fly-tying selection and mail-order service. Located 16 miles from the Asheville airport.

 

 

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PENNSYLVANIA

The Contented Angler
A Quiet Celebration of Fly Fishing
by Joe and Amy Gablick
147 Jefferson Ave.
Lower Burrell PA 15068
724-337-0437
website:www.content-angler.com www.content-angler.com
email: joeamy@content-angler.com
Fly fishing instruction and guide service. Fully Dressed Atlantic Salmon Flies, Trout , Spey and Steelhead flies. Fran Betters custom rods, Temple Fork rods, and Beaverkill rods. Harris, Teton, TFO, Okuma and Argus reels.Royal Wulff, William Joseph and many other products. Full service fly shop.

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SASKATCHEWAN

Wollaston Lake Lodge
Saskatchewan
1-800-328-0628
www.wollastonlakelodge.com
Catch “The Big Four”—northern pike, lake trout, walleye and Arctic grayling. A first-class, catch-and-release wilderness lodge on Canada’s 12th largest lake. American Plan, fully guided trips, including private jet charter direct to the lodge.

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TENNESSEE

R&R Fly Fishing
Smoky Mountain Guide Service
P.O. Box 60
Townsend TN 37882
1-866-SMOKY-FLY
www.randrflyfishing.com. info@andrflyfishing.com
The Smoky Mountains are one of the largest tracts of wilderness in the east. Over 700 miles of wild trout streams drain the Smokies’ green slopes. We can tailor a day for you, fishing roadside or on one of many backcountry streams.

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VIRGINIA

Murray’s Fly Shop
P.O. Box 156, 121 Main St.
Edinburg, VA 22824
ph (540) 984-4212
fax (540) 984-4895
murrays@shentel.net
www.murraysflyshop.com
Trout and bass fly-fishing schools and fly shop 90 miles west of Washington, DC in the Shenandoah Valley.

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WYOMING


North Fork Anglers
1107 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
phone: (307) 527-7274
www.northforkanglers.com
Since 1984, North Fork Anglers has provided outstanding guided fly fishing trips in the last best place in the US Rocky Mountains. Our guides are friendly and professional. Over 1000 miles of blue-ribbon trout waters surround Cody, Wyoming. Scenery, big trout and solitude abound. We are a full-service fly shop, too.

Platte River Fly Shop, Casper, WY. phone: (307) 237-5997. www.wyomingflyfishing.com. As seen on ESPN2 and PBS the Platte River Fly Shop is a full service pro shop located in a Blue Ribbon section of the N. Platte River. We provide guide fishing and duck hunting services, fly fishing gear, fishing information and reports for central Wyoming.

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Cow Creek Anglers, P.O. Box 714, Encampment, WY 82325; (307) 327-6505; fax (307) 327-5998; spuroutfitters@union-tel.com; www.saratogawyo.com/spur. Our club consists of a limited number of individual and corporate members with access to a private, high mountain lake, a lowland lake, our trophy ponds, private wade fishing on the North Fork, Encampment and North Platte Rivers and wild trout-filled creeks—plus guided float trips as well. Cabela’s Endorsed Outfitter/Pro Shop.
NOTICE:
The outfitters, guides, and lodges listed in the Expeditions Directory are advertisers in American Angler. The copy is provided by the advertiser, and American Angler makes no claim as to the value of the services provided by any advertiser. When hiring an outfitter or guide, shop with care, and check references before making a financial commitment.