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How many guests do your trips accommodate?
Most trips are designed for between eight and twelve
fishing clients, maximum. However, our current trip to
the Upper Kenai River in Alaska accommodates a maximum
of sixteen total guests (fishing and non-fishing). Group
size is purposely kept small to maximize customer service
and attention to individual client needs. (back
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Does everyone have to know how to fly-fish?
No, although a basic knowledge of fly-fishing is certainly
beneficial. The guide services we work with are all proficient
in working with anglers of all abilities: from novice
to seasoned veteran. (back to top)
Does everyone on the trip have to fish?
No. These trips are designed first and foremost for the
fly-fisherman. However, most destinations offer a wide
variety of non-fishing activities for accompanying friends
and family. (back to top)
Do I have to bring my own fly-fishing gear?
Generally, No. Most destinations offer the use of fly
rods and reels, flies and terminal tackle, and even waders
and boots with prior coordination. Contact
us if you
have additional gear-related questions. (back
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How can I pay my deposit and trip balance?
Current payment options include personal check, bank
check or money order. Receipt for payment will be sent
immediately. Your trip information and registration packet
will be sent when funds clear. (back to
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Are there other costs not included in the trip price?
Yes. Airfare to and from the recommended destination
airport is not included. Additionally, you may be required
to purchase a non-resident fishing license at a nominal
fee. Finally, gratuities for your guide are not included
in the trip cost. Contact us if
you require assistance with airfare reservations. (back
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What is your payment schedule?
This varies for each trip. See details below. A deposit
is required to secure your spot on the trip. An additional
discount on the overall trip cost may be offered for
early payment of your deposit.
Upper Kenai River, Alaska - $2,495.00 per person
($1,595.00 for non-fishing guest)
• Additional $100 discount off trip cost for deposit ($500) paid on or
before Feb 15th 2004
• 50 percent of trip cost is due no later than 120 days prior to the trip's
start date
• The final trip balance is due no later than 60 days prior to the trip's
start date
San Juan River, New Mexico - cost and payment schedule
for this trip still being negotiated
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Should I purchase travel insurance?
This is a personal decision. However, our recommendation
is YES! See our Links page for
one provider of travel insurance. (back
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What is your trip cancellation policy?
Trips operate rain or shine. Because these destinations
usually book six to twelve months in advance, we must
assess the same cancellation penalties that the specific
lodge or guide service would assess on its own. Travel
insurance is highly recommended.
| Upper Kenai River, Alaska |
| Cancellation Timing |
Penalty |
| More than 120 days |
$100 or 10% of total* |
| 91 to 120 days |
$200 or 20% of total* |
| 36 to 90 days |
50% of total |
| Within 35 days |
100% of total |
* - Whichever is less. Note: You may choose to rebook
the same trip the
following year without penalty.
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What is a fly-fishing Grand Slam?
You may already know that a grand slam in baseball refers
to a home run with the bases loaded. You may be less
familiar with the same term when used in professional
golf or tennis. Here it denotes a player winning all
four major tournaments in a given year or throughout
their career. In fly-fishing the term grand slam has
several meanings, as well. In trout fishing, the trout
grand slam, or Trout Slam, is awarded when an
angler catches all four major species of trout on a single
day. One such river where this can be accomplished is
the White River in Arkansas. Another is a private section
on the South Platte River in Colorado, known as Boxwood
Gulch. A second trout fishing grand slam
is the Wyoming Cutt
Slam, which recognizes an angler catching the four
native Cutthroat Trout subspecies (Bonneville or Bear
River, Colorado, Snake River, Yellowstone) in their native
Wyoming waters. In saltwater fly-fishing, a grand slam
usually refers to catching the following three saltwater
game fish: Tarpon, Bonefish and Permit, in a single day
or trip. Finally, on the Upper Kenai River in Alaska
you'll have the opportunity to complete one or both of
these
unique
grand slams -- the Kenai Slam requires catching
Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Coho (Silver) Salmon and
Sockeye
(Red) Salmon in one day; and the Alaska Slam involves
catching Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Coho (Silver) Salmon
and Arctic Grayling over the course of your entire trip.
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