The VERY best fly fishing destination?

"rw" wrote in message
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Chas Wade wrote:

So how abot a few hints on how you got it to cost 1/3 of the
Seychelles? I presume that makes it cheaper than the Bahamas.

When I was at Christmas Island a few years ago I tried to figure out the
cost of a roll-your-own trip (as opposed to a package with Kauffman's or
someone like that). I can't quote any actual numbers, but my impression
was that it could be done much cheaper. I don't think you'd have much
trouble finding a boat and a guide. I'd stay in the town where the boats
launch (can't recall the name), to avoid the truck ride across the
island from the Captain Cook hotel.

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Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

Steve's right....the town is London. When I checked it would have been $9000
+ for a week in the Seychelles (including air and all incidentials) and a
week at Christmas is give/take $3500 if you get the free ait miles (as I
usually do) to Honolulu.

Dave M

My wife asked me, "if you couild go anywhere in the world for a fly
fishing
vacation, where would you want to go?"


I know for most it is not much of a stretch, but fo me...
Right out my front door is the Skeena River...I can fly fish 250 days a
year and catch Kings,Coho,Sockeye,Pinks and Chum as well as the most
exciting fish on a fly, the mighty Steelhead. All winter it's Ocean run
Cuts and Huge Native Rainbow's and of course Winter Steelhead. I don't have
to travel or dream about my fishing heaven, with my boat tied to the dock
and my two hounds for company everyday it's "fishon". Think Chrome gord p

My wife asked me, "if you couild go anywhere in the world for a fly
fishing
vacation, where would you want to go?"


I know for most it is not much of a stretch, but fo me...
Right out my front door is the Skeena River...I can fly fish 250 days a
year and catch Kings,Coho,Sockeye,Pinks and Chum as well as the most
exciting fish on a fly, the mighty Steelhead. All winter it's Ocean run
Cuts and Huge Native Rainbow's and of course Winter Steelhead. I don't have
to travel or dream about my fishing heaven, with my boat tied to the dock
and my two hounds for company everyday it's "fishon". Think Chrome gord p

In my 50 years of flyfishing, I've found the best spot, but I'm not telling
anyone about it. Most days produce 40-50 of the most rip-snortin' natives
you could dream of. Over the last 25 years it's been discovered by too many
people already. In the early 80s I could spend 4 days floating and never see
another soul, but not any more.

Gene

"riverman" wrote in message
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"Padishar Creel" wrote in message
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My wife asked me, "if you couild go anywhere in the world for a fly
fishing
vacation, where would you want to go?"

I answered immediately, "The Seychelles!"

Then I got to wondering if that is really the very best, since I have
never
been there or any really exotic fly fishing locals.. So fellow Roffians,
how
about your opinions on the absolute ultimate fly fishing destination --
IF
money was not a consideration, where would you go now with 9/11 and all?


I just got asked this last summer. For me, the thrill of exotic locations
and new sights is no longer a draw....I'd want to be back 'home'. Also,
the
novelty of meeting new people or being introduced to unusual cultures is
also no longer a real draw...give me the familiar sights, smells and
sounds
of the old stomping grounds.

Four or five summers ago, Kevin, Mark and I (my best friends from college,
20 years ago) did week-long canoe trip down the St Croix river on the
Maine/Canada border. World class bass fishing, with fish taken on almost
every cast. I guided that river for many years, so getting to take my buds
on that water, and fish to our hearts content, was the best summer in many
years. We were spin-casting at the time as I had not started flyfishing
yet,
so for me, money being no object and any destination being possible, get
me
in a canoe for a 2-week St Croix trip with Mark and Kevin, 8-ft 4wts, a
couple boxes of dries, and some sunny days. Anyone can go to the
Seychelles,
but not anyone can get out with their best buds on familar water and just
be
at home!

--riverman

In my 50 years of flyfishing, I've found the best spot, but I'm not telling
anyone about it. Most days produce 40-50 of the most rip-snortin' natives
you could dream of. Over the last 25 years it's been discovered by too many
people already. In the early 80s I could spend 4 days floating and never see
another soul, but not any more.

Gene

"riverman" wrote in message
...

"Padishar Creel" wrote in message
...
My wife asked me, "if you couild go anywhere in the world for a fly
fishing
vacation, where would you want to go?"

I answered immediately, "The Seychelles!"

Then I got to wondering if that is really the very best, since I have
never
been there or any really exotic fly fishing locals.. So fellow Roffians,
how
about your opinions on the absolute ultimate fly fishing destination --
IF
money was not a consideration, where would you go now with 9/11 and all?


I just got asked this last summer. For me, the thrill of exotic locations
and new sights is no longer a draw....I'd want to be back 'home'. Also,
the
novelty of meeting new people or being introduced to unusual cultures is
also no longer a real draw...give me the familiar sights, smells and
sounds
of the old stomping grounds.

Four or five summers ago, Kevin, Mark and I (my best friends from college,
20 years ago) did week-long canoe trip down the St Croix river on the
Maine/Canada border. World class bass fishing, with fish taken on almost
every cast. I guided that river for many years, so getting to take my buds
on that water, and fish to our hearts content, was the best summer in many
years. We were spin-casting at the time as I had not started flyfishing
yet,
so for me, money being no object and any destination being possible, get
me
in a canoe for a 2-week St Croix trip with Mark and Kevin, 8-ft 4wts, a
couple boxes of dries, and some sunny days. Anyone can go to the
Seychelles,
but not anyone can get out with their best buds on familar water and just
be
at home!

--riverman

On Thu, 16 Sep 2004 02:29:51 GMT, "Gene Cottrell"
wrote:

In my 50 years of flyfishing, I've found the best spot, but I'm not telling
anyone about it. Most days produce 40-50 of the most rip-snortin' natives
you could dream of. Over the last 25 years it's been discovered by too many
people already. In the early 80s I could spend 4 days floating and never see
another soul, but not any more.

So, what kind of natives *do* you catch in the Meadowlands?

/daytripper (wait - is one of them named "Hoffa"? ;-)

On Thu, 16 Sep 2004 02:29:51 GMT, "Gene Cottrell"
wrote:

In my 50 years of flyfishing, I've found the best spot, but I'm not telling
anyone about it. Most days produce 40-50 of the most rip-snortin' natives
you could dream of. Over the last 25 years it's been discovered by too many
people already. In the early 80s I could spend 4 days floating and never see
another soul, but not any more.

So, what kind of natives *do* you catch in the Meadowlands?

/daytripper (wait - is one of them named "Hoffa"? ;-)

"Gene Cottrell" wrote
] In my 50 years of flyfishing, I've found the best spot, but I'm not
telling
anyone about it. Most days produce 40-50 of the most rip-snortin' natives
you could dream of. Over the last 25 years it's been discovered by too
many
people already. In the early 80s I could spend 4 days floating and never
see
another soul, but not any more.

Gene

how nice of you to gloat.
\
jesus. what a useless post.

wayno

"Gene Cottrell" wrote
] In my 50 years of flyfishing, I've found the best spot, but I'm not
telling
anyone about it. Most days produce 40-50 of the most rip-snortin' natives
you could dream of. Over the last 25 years it's been discovered by too
many
people already. In the early 80s I could spend 4 days floating and never
see
another soul, but not any more.

Gene

how nice of you to gloat.
\
jesus. what a useless post.

wayno

On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 12:32:08 -0700, "Padishar Creel"
wrote:

IF
money was not a consideration, where would you go now with 9/11 and all?


I'd do my best to leave 9/11 out of the equation.