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Finding Your Way With A Fly Fishing Guide
from:One of the most amazing things about fly-fishing is the chance to step into another world. No, you don’t leave the planet, or have some out of body experience. But when you’re fly-fishing, sometimes you feel like it. You cannot fly fish in your office, at your house, or in a busy city. You have to go to the wild, to Mother Nature, to the rivers, lakes, and mountain streams. Places where you can get in touch with the wild wonders and where noisy crowds, busy people, and demanding schedules are just not allowed. To really experience a true reward, take the time to truly experience fly-fishing.
I know, many of you are thinking, ‘this sounds great’, or ‘just what I need’. But you might also be thinking, ‘I have no idea where to start’. A Fly fishing guide is a great way to accomplish your fishing goals.
You might wonder, ‘who needs a fly fishing guide?’ well, anyone wanting to head out on an extraordinary fly fishing adventure. It doesn’t matter if you are staying local to where you live, or if you are looking to head out to a far away location. It doesn’t matter if you have never fished, are somewhat new to fishing, or a third generation fisherman you can benefit from a fly fishing guide.
What are some reasons why someone would want to hire a guide for fly-fishing? If you are at all a beginner or novice, you could benefit greatly from a guide. Guides are good for showing you areas to fish, but they are also great to help in instruction. Whether you take in a day class, go on an overnight trip, or hire a guide to travel to remote destination, guides will not only enhance your fishing at the moment, but something you can build on as you continue in the sport. A fly fishing guide is not just for the novices or people needing basic instruction.
Individuals spend on average 40-50 hours working at their jobs each week, perhaps another 10-12 hours on hobbies, or personal interests. Well, if fly fishing is your job, as well as your personal interest and hobby, imagine how much time you would be spending on learning, and developing your skills as an angler? Just think of the sites that you would have time to find and explore? A fly fishing guide workweek could easily be a week camping and fishing a new hot spot. Even if you have been fishing for over twenty years, chances are you wouldn’t have had near the time and opportunity to discover half of what professional guides have. Although you might initially balk at the prices of a personal guide, think of it this way, you’ve spent hundreds of dollars on equipment, accessories, and gear. You may only have a limited time to head out into the waters after your fish. Why wouldn’t you make the most of your experience by using a guide who could lead you where you have not been before, guide you to where the fish are jumping, and maybe even give you a tip that could truly change your future fly fishing experiences?
Orvis Fly Fishing News
Free Fly Fishing Classes at Orvis Stores
Orvis stores, (including the Avon location), are offering free beginner and advanced fly-fishing classes from May through July. Participants receive instruction, discounts on Orvis purchases and free Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers memberships. Workshops begin Saturday. Reservations are required and space is limited. Check Orvis.com/avon for information and locations.
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