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The Klamath Basin I n addition to being the Pacific Northwest’s most prolific trophy trout fishery, southern Oregon’s greater Klamath basin may also be its best kept secret. From May through October anglers can fish the meandering, spring creek- like Wood and Williamson Rivers, the ultra rich shallows of Klamath Lake, and the aggressive boulder strewn reaches of the upper Klamath canyon — all home to substantial, wild trout. The region offers easy access to Crater Lake National Park and a wide range of accommodations from rustic ranch stays to a full service resort with golf, spa, as- sorted ecotours, and horseback riding. Lonesome Duck The key to the Williamson River’s giant trout lies in the hyper-trophic shallows of Klamath Lake where wild rainbows can grow to 20 inches in three years. As the lake warms, these rainbows migrate into the cold flowing tributaries, the most notable of which is the Williamson. A river of many moods, the Williamson requires the visiting angler to utilize every trick in the book and the rewards are worth it. Some days the catch exceeds 20 inches and fish upwards of 12 pounds are possible. Lonesome Duck offers three attractive log homes with full kitchens, complimentary boats, 1.5 miles of private bank access and a pool of the river’s finest guides at their fingertips. For groups that like their own space and preparing their own meals, this is the ideal hub. Rate: Call for details. Yamsi Ranch Nearly 100 years ago the Hyde family homesteaded a remarkable piece of land where Oregon’s renowned upper Williamson River bubbles up from the ground. The Hydes offer the visiting angler a truly western ex- perience. Widely recognized for their skills as ranchers, anglers, and stewards of the environment, the Hydes provide their guests rustic accommodations, access to seven miles of a cold, clear flowing spring creek, a large prolific private lake, and a chance at landing wild trout that can top the magical 30 inch mark. While primarily a wild rainbow fishery, the Yamsi is also home to the largest river-born brook trout in the West. For anglers who relish solitude, independence on the water and the challenge of low gradient spring creek style fishing, the Yamsi Ranch is a treasure. While most packages are lightly guided, fully guided packages are also available. Three day minimum stay requested. Rate: $1,125 per person for a 3 night/3 day package with 1 day guided fishing. Roe Outfitters Located six miles south of Klamath Falls, Roe Outfit- ters offers a full service fly shop, as well as the region’s broadest range of guided fishing trips and waterfowl hunts. Whether you are interested in guided float trips on the Williamson or Wood, small stream walk and wade dry fly fishing, or stalking trophy fish on Klamath Lake, Roe Outfitters can make it happen. Roe Outfit- ters offers exclusive float trip access to the remarkable and rugged upper Klamath River canyon in Oregon. This rough and tumble section of river has avoided press for many years but has been a coveted personal playground for the staff of Fly Water Travel. Due to the treacherous nature of the wade fishing, we never envisioned it as a guidable venue until Roe Outfitters’ skillful utilization of self bailing rafts. With a relatively short spring and fall season, don’t delay in being one of the first outsiders to enjoy the West’s most exciting trophy rainbow system. Rate: $1,060 per person for a 4 night/3 day package at Running Y Ranch Resort.

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Page 1: The Klamath Basin - Fly Water Travel llc...lenge and rewards of catching a steelhead on a dry fl y, this is the ultimate playing fi eld. We have enlisted The North UmpQua Oregon’s

The Klamath BasinIn addition to being the Pacifi c Northwest’s most prolifi c trophy trout fi shery, southern Oregon’s greater Klamath

basin may also be its best kept secret. From May through October anglers can fi sh the meandering, spring creek-like Wood and Williamson Rivers, the ultra rich shallows of Klamath Lake, and the aggressive boulder strewn reaches of the upper Klamath canyon — all home to substantial, wild trout. The region offers easy access to Crater Lake National Park and a wide range of accommodations from rustic ranch stays to a full service resort with golf, spa, as-sorted ecotours, and horseback riding.

Lonesome DuckThe key to the Williamson River’s giant trout lies in the hyper-trophic shallows of Klamath Lake where wild rainbows can grow to 20 inches in three years. As the lake warms, these rainbows migrate into the cold fl owing tributaries, the most notable of which is the Williamson. A river of many moods, the Williamson requires the visiting angler to utilize every trick in the book and the rewards are worth it. Some days the catch exceeds 20 inches and fi sh upwards of 12 pounds are possible. Lonesome Duck offers three attractive log homes with full kitchens, complimentary boats, 1.5 miles of private bank access and a pool of the river’s fi nest guides at their fi ngertips. For groups that like their own space and preparing their own meals, this is the ideal hub.Rate: Call for details.

Yamsi RanchNearly 100 years ago the Hyde family homesteaded a remarkable piece of land where Oregon’s renowned upper Williamson River bubbles up from the ground. The Hydes offer the visiting angler a truly western ex-perience. Widely recognized for their skills as ranchers, anglers, and stewards of the environment, the Hydes provide their guests rustic accommodations, access to seven miles of a cold, clear fl owing spring creek, a large prolifi c private lake, and a chance at landing wild trout that can top the magical 30 inch mark. While primarily a wild rainbow fi shery, the Yamsi is also home to the

largest river-born brook trout in the West. For anglers who relish solitude, independence on the water and the challenge of low gradient spring creek style fi shing, the Yamsi Ranch is a treasure. While most packages are lightly guided, fully guided packages are also available. Three day minimum stay requested. Rate: $1,125 per person for a 3 night/3 day package with 1 day guided fi shing.

Roe OutfittersLocated six miles south of Klamath Falls, Roe Outfi t-ters offers a full service fl y shop, as well as the region’s broadest range of guided fi shing trips and waterfowl hunts. Whether you are interested in guided fl oat trips on the Williamson or Wood, small stream walk and wade dry fl y fi shing, or stalking trophy fi sh on Klamath Lake, Roe Outfi tters can make it happen. Roe Outfi t-ters offers exclusive fl oat trip access to the remarkable and rugged upper Klamath River canyon in Oregon. This rough and tumble section of river has avoided press for many years but has been a coveted personal playground for the staff of Fly Water Travel. Due to the treacherous nature of the wade fi shing, we never envisioned it as a guidable venue until Roe Outfi tters’ skillful utilization of self bailing rafts. With a relatively short spring and fall season, don’t delay in being one of the fi rst outsiders to enjoy the West’s most exciting trophy rainbow system.

Rate: $1,060 per person for a 4 night/3 day package at Running Y Ranch Resort.

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The RogueAshland & the Upper RogueLocated a mere 45 minutes from the prime summer steelhead waters of the upper Rogue, Ashland provides a charming, civilized hub for fi shing the upper Rogue. Prime summer steelhead fi shing extends from August through November and can be incredibly productive for anglers of all skill levels. With many fi ne restaurants, the renowned Shakespeare Festival, elegant accommo-dations and shopping, Ashland has become a popular fall destination for couples. This is truly one of the only places in the world where you can put in a full day on the river, enjoy a gourmet meal in town, and then polish off the evening with a Shakespeare play. Rate: Day fl oats average $400 per day

Wild & Scenic Rogue FloatsThis is the classic 50-mile fl oat trip through Oregon’s most famous designated “Wild and Scenic” river.

The heart of the state’s best “half-pounder” fi shing, anglers of all skill levels can enjoy excellent fi shing from September through mid-November. Rife with whitewater, stunning scenery, wildlife, and great fi shing, the “Wild and Scenic” Rogue is one of the West’s truly classic trips. Guiding provided by Rogue Canyon Outfi tters with accommodations at three distinct lodges along the way.

Rate: $1,585 per person for a 3 night/4 day fl oat trip

Morrison’s LodgeThis is the region’s oldest and most established full service fi shing lodge. With tasteful accommodations overlooking the river, fi ne dining and daily guided drift boat trips targeting adult and “half-pounder” steelhead, Morrison’s remains the region’s classic fall steelheading destination.

Rate: $1,570 per person for a 4 night/3 day package.

Morning light bathes Casey State Park on Oregon’s upper Rogue. Photo: Ken MorrishMorning light bathes Casey State Park on Oregon’s upper Rogue. Photo: Ken Morrish

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From the fourth of July through late October, the North Umpqua is a mecca for dry line steelheaders Photo: Ken Morrish

the river’s fi nest guides including

Tony Wratney, Scott Howell, Mike

Peters and Rich Zellman. Their

knowledge and dedication to the

North Umpqua are unsurpassed

and days spent with them are intense, physical, and more

often than not, rewarding.

With accommodations at the historic and refi ned

Steamboat Inn, this is a classic steelheading experience

unlike any other. Due to the comfort and amenities

provided by the Steamboat Inn, the many hiking trails,

nearby wineries and proximity to Crater Lake National

Park, this is also a great getaway for non-angling,

nature loving companions.

Oregon’s North Umpqua

River is the quintessential

Cascadian river — steep, swift,

crystal clear, and incredibly beau-

tiful. It is also an American classic

that has captured the souls of countless anglers and

drawn them back year after year to test their skills

against one of the most challenging and rewarding

races of steelhead in the world.

The North Umpqua’s 32 miles of “fl y only” water

are among the most radically regulated waters in the

West and prohibit the use of weight throughout the

prime summer months. For those who seek the chal-

lenge and rewards of catching a steelhead on a dry

fl y, this is the ultimate playing fi eld. We have enlisted

The North UmpQuaOregon’s North Umpqua

River is the West’s most scenic

and challenging summer

steelhead river

Season: July – October

Fish Species: Summer steelhead

Lodge Capacity: 8 anglers

Rate: $1,240 per person for a 4 night/3 day package

Full Details: See www.fl ywatertravel.com

From the fourth of July through late October, the North Umpqua is a mecca for dry line steelheaders Photo: Ken Morrish

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Jack Gordon putting the wood to Sage 5120. Photo: Scott O’Donnell

fi sh the Ronde in late October and

early November.

Limited to six anglers per

week, this is not only an opera-

tion that prides itself on fi shing

hard, but also a place where anglers can learn a great

deal about steelhead fi shing and the art of spey

casting. Often described as a miniature Deschutes

or a tiny replica of the Thompson, the Ronde has

cast its spell on many of the sport’s most distinguished

steelheaders and spey casters. We invite you to

join their ranks.

Multi-day guided fl oats with the same guide

crew are also available on the lower river in September

and October.

Season: September – early NovemberFish Species: Summer steelheadLodge Capacity: 6 anglersRate: $1,350 per person for a 4 night/3 day lodge package. $1,600 per person for a 3 night/4 day fl oat trip.Full Details: See www.fl ywatertravel.com

If the name of this lodge seems

biased, wait until you meet the

guides! Located on the Grande

Ronde River, near Troy, Oregon,

this low key, high value operation

is where some of the Northwest’s fi nest steelheaders and

spey casters congregate for a fi nal month of guiding and

instruction. The guides are none other than Ed Ward,

Scott O’Donnell and Mike McCune. Simply put, they

love the Ronde and the steelhead it sustains.

Originally built as a private home for legendary

Creedence Clearwater Revival vocalist John Fogerty,

Speywater Lodge is a seasonal fl ash in the pan that

operates as a lodge for less than 30 days a season. This

comfortable home is the ultimate hub from which to

Speywater LodgeThe ultimate spey fishing

boot camp for anglers

keen on improving

their skills

Why Fly Water Travel?No one knows our backyard like we do. As passionate anglers and experienced guides we have fi shed, and continue to fi sh, virtually all of the prime waters in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. The guides we represent are not only individuals we know and trust, but true leaders in their fi eld who continually meet or exceed our lofty standards in terms of their skill, demeanor, and professionalism on the water.

Jack Gordon putting the wood to Sage 5120. Photo: Scott O’Donnell

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Surrounded by harsh desert, the Deschutes is a rich, captivating oasis for trout and steelhead anglers. Photo: Ken Morrish

deluxe, multi-day float trips

on both the upper and lower

portions of the river. Best done

as three night, four day fl oats,

these trips offer anglers the best

shot at the river’s trout and

steelhead and represent one of the West’s greatest

downriver fi shing adventures.

While the Deschutes is open year-round, steel-

head fl oats from Max Canyon to the mouth are

typically done in July and August. Upper river fl oats

target trout from May through September and shift

towards a steelhead emphasis in September and

October. Steelhead jet boat trips on the lower river

are also available.

There is good reason that the

Deschutes is Oregon’s best

known river. The Deschutes is a

desert oasis rife with wild rain-

bows, hearty steelhead, white-

water and stunning scenery. At

Fly Water we pride ourselves on our relationships

with the guides who know the Deschutes best. They

include Colin Carr, Brian Silvey, David Renton,

Tom Larimer, and Chris O’Donnell. For private

water venues in the surrounding region, we are also

offering several unique opportunities through John

and Amy Hazel’s Deschutes Angler.

While we are happy to arrange day trips on

the river, the quintessential Deschutes trips are

The Deschutes RiverWith day trips and multi-day

float trips for both trout

and steelhead, the Deschutes

is one of the west most unique

and captivating systems

Season: May – November

Fish Species: Rainbow trout and summer steelhead

Lodge Capacity: 2-8 anglers

Rate: $1,700 per person for a 3 night/4 day fl oat trip

Full Details: See www.fl ywatertravel.com

Surrounded by harsh desert, the Deschutes is a rich, captivating oasis for trout and steelhead anglers. Photo: Ken Morrish

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Fly Water’s Brian Gies mid “D loop” on the Trinity. Photo: Ken Morrish

the upper river; however, the lower

sections of the Trinity offer more

than forty miles of water with

remarkably little competition and

some of the most immaculate classic runs one could

imagine. These lower sections of the Trinity can fi sh

well as early as September, thus greatly extending the

river’s season.

At Fly Water Travel we work with many of the

river’s best independent guides including Jim Andras

and the pros at Confl uence and Sac River Outfi tters. So

whether you are looking for a simple day trip or multi-

day packages with full meals and accommodations (at

the Strawhouse Resort), know that we look forward to

helping you plan your perfect trip to the Trinity.

Season: September – FebruaryFish Species: Summer steelhead and brown troutLodge Capacity: 8 anglersRate: $1,300 per person for a 4 night/3 day package at Strawhouse ResortFull Details: See www.fl ywatertravel.com

As California’s top system for

adult fly caught steelhead,

the Trinity is a remarkable river

that means many things to many

people. There are countless ways to fi sh the Trinity

and multiple reaches still rarely seen by the majority of

visiting anglers. Due to the sheer number of fi sh, the up-

per river is rightly considered the system’s bread basket.

This section of the Trinity fi shes exceedingly well from

mid-October through January. Numerous day fl oats

produce high catch rates for nymph fi shermen making

it the most popular venue for visiting anglers.

For those keen on swinging fl ies and/or perfecting

spey fi shing techniques, the Trinity also has a great

deal to offer. Swinging fl ies can be done effectively on

The TrinityCalifornia’s most

consistent system for

fly caught steelhead

Fly Water’s Brian Gies mid “D loop” on the Trinity. Photo: Ken Morrish

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Poronui Ranchoff-road vehicles or helicopter fl y-

outs. For adventuresome anglers,

fl oat trips with the option to over-

night at remote streamside camps

are a must.

Accommodations are simple yet elegant, with

guest cabins offering modern conveniences such as

high-speed, wireless Internet access. Exceptional lo-

cal cuisine is complemented by one of New Zealand’s

fi nest wine cellars featuring over 10,000 bottles of

award-winning local and international wines.

For non-anglers the ranch offers an exceptional

equestrian program, modern mountain bikes, gym

and health club facilities, billiards, sporting clays, and

a luxurious safari-style tent camp located a day’s horse

ride from the lodge.

Helicopter required. Stalking a seldom seen North Island stream. Photo: valatkinson.com

Season: November – AprilFish Species: Rainbow and brown troutLodge Capacity: 8 anglersRate: $4,532 per person for a 7 night/6 day package Full Details: See www.fl ywatertravel.com

A stunning property complimented by exceedingly

tasteful accommodations, world-class fishing

and helicopter access

Poronui Ranch’s unique combi-

nation of world-class wilderness

fi shing, elegant accommodations,

gourmet food and wine, varied

non-angling activities, and modern

conveniences has earned them a devout and loyal

following from around the world.

Located near the center of the North Island, east

of Lake Taupo, the ranch’s 6,000 acres are recognized

as some of the fi nest and most productive trout and

game habitat in the country, if not the world. Anglers

visiting the ranch can expect to fi sh new water every

day. In addition to their nearly 25 miles of private wa-

ter, the ranch has special access to vast tracts of Maori

owned land as well as a limitless supply of remote

public water. Much of the access is gained via modern

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Tongariro Lodge Even more notable is that the mighty

Tongariro is just the beginning of

what makes the North Island’s angling

experience so spectacular. With su-

perb heli-fi shing, adventuresome backcountry angling,

and over thirty fi shable rivers — many of which are

chock-full of large, feisty rainbows — this area yields

some of New Zealand’s most impressive specimens

and catch rates.

Guests at Tongariro Lodge enjoy well-appointed

cabins with private bathrooms. Fine cuisine is served in

the main lodge. With bird shooting, horseback riding,

hiking, rafting, golf, and natural hot pools, you will

see why we consider this lodge a must for anglers and

non-anglers alike.

Chasing rainbows on a small North Island stream. Photo: Ken MorrishChasing rainbows on a small North Island stream. Photo: Ken Morrish

Season: Year-round

Fish Species: Rainbow and brown trout

Lodge Capacity: 12 anglers

Rate: NZ $4,978 per person for a 7 night/6 day package

Full Details: See www.fl ywatertravel.com

Why Fly Water Travel?At Fly Water Travel, following our passion is a principle of great import. For company founder and co-owner Brian Gies this has led to extensive and ongoing angling sojourns to the stunningly beautiful and rewarding waters of New Zealand. When it comes to planning your custom itinerary down under, Brian’s expertise and service is unrivaled in the industry.

A proven classic with unparalleled access

and some of the North

Island’s finest guides

It was scarcely more than an ex-

periment. One fateful day in late

1883, Malcolm Ross’ wife Forrest

knelt along the bank of the upper

Tongariro and released a small bucket of fi ngerlings.

Back then, no one even fantasized that these tiny

Sonoma Creek steelhead would produce one of the

world’s most prolifi c rainbow fi sheries.

Today the Lake Taupo fi shery is estimated to hold

over one million fi sh averaging four pounds. And more

remarkably, its prime tributary, the Tongariro, hosts 70

percent of the system’s annual spawning migration. It

is no coincidence that legendary New Zealand outfi tter

and angler Tony Hayes built his lodge on the banks of

this remarkable system.

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Owen River Lodge

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Season: November – AprilFish Species: Rainbow and brown troutLodge Capacity: 12 anglersRate: NZ $5,325 per person for a 7 night/6 day package Full Details: See www.fl ywatertravel.com

Guide Steve Perry making it happen. Photo: Owen River Lodge

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Guide Steve Perry making it happen. Photo: Owen River Lodge

Located in the greater Nelson

Lakes/Murchison region at the

north end of the South Island, Owen

River Lodge is a stylish and cool, yet

understated lodge for discerning fl y

fi shers. From home base on sixteen

acres of serene riverfront property on the Owen River,

guests can easily access more than thirty rivers in the

area, most of which are less than an hour’s drive from

the premises. The rivers of the West Coast, Murchison,

Nelson and Marlborough regions are all within reach.

For those willing to chopper out, even more systems

await exploration.

In addition to the comforts of the main lodge,

guests enjoy private cottages with

king beds, reverse cycle air condi-

tioning, fi ne original artwork, and

handsome wood detailing. Meals

at the lodge are eclectic and superb,

borrowing from Maori, Polynesian,

Asian, and European traditions in a unique fusion

referred to as “Pacifi ca Cuisine.”

Non-anglers visiting the lodge have ample ac-

tivities to choose from including mountain biking,

hiking, vineyard tours, rafting, caving, horseback

riding, golf, and local gallery tours. For all visitors

who appreciate small, secluded, service-oriented

operations, this is a destination not to miss.

A small tasteful lodge

where brilliant fishing

is paired with the

highest level of service

and hospitality

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Fly Water Travel specializes in custom New Zealand itineraries that combine the country’s finest freelance guides and lodges. Photo: Ken Morrish

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these venues offer a wide range of fi shing options from

rugged, four-wheel-drive access day trips to helicopter

fl y-outs and multi-day backcountry adventures. Addi-

tional activities such as horseback riding, river rafting,

guided walks, and winery tours can also be arranged

for non-angling companions.

At Fly Water Travel we have fi shed with many of

the country’s fi nest lodges, including Poronui Ranch,

Tongariro Lodge, Riverview Lodge, Lake Rotoroa

Lodge, and Owen River Lodge, in addition to many of

the top independent guides. They include Dean Bell,

Martin Langlands, Kevin Payne, and Nigel Birt. Our

deep knowledge of and fondness for the country and

its fi sheries make us leading experts in creating custom

itineraries. Let us help you plan a trip that promises to

be one of the most enriching and interesting fi shing

trips possible. Trips of any length are available.

There is no masking our enthusiasm for fi shing

the countless rivers of New Zealand. Simply

put, we consider the angling experience here to be

the most distilled, challenging and rewarding trout

fi shing in the world. As a result, we have spent count-

less months exploring the far reaches of both islands

in search of the fi nest lodges and freelance guides

the country has to offer. And truth be told, there

are plenty of each.

Due to New Zealand’s unparalleled, geographical

diversity, many of our clients prefer to visit and fi sh

multiple regions during their stay. To accommodate

this need we have developed relationships with lodges

and guides in virtually every corner of the country.

These operations range from opulent luxury retreats

and fi shing lodges to independent guides and local

hotels rich with a down-home Kiwi fl are. Cumulatively

Guides & Custom Itineraries

Season: October – April

Fish Species: Brown and rainbow trout

Lodge Capacity: 2-12 anglers

Rate: Varies depending on guide and elected accommodations

Full Details: See www.fl ywatertravel.com

November on a small South Island stream. Photo: Ken Morrish

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Our Goals & Good Fortune

Ken MorrishKen Morrish has been a full time fly fishing professional for the past 20 years. Starting out as guide in Alaska, Oregon, and California, Ken has

been deeply involved in teaching fly fishing, managing fly shops, and consulting with leading fly rod and tackle manufacturers. Ken is widely recognized as a fly tier and his extensive line of fly patterns is produced and distributed by Idylwilde Flies of Portland, Oregon. Ken is an accomplished writer and photographer whose work has appeared in Patagonia, Catch Magazine, Outside, Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod and Reel, Northwest Fly Fishing, Wild Steelhead And Salmon, and other popular publications. First and foremost a steelhead angler and photographer, Ken’s steelhead images are prominently featured in Lani Waller’s most recent book, A Steelheader’s Way. Ken is also a dedicated environmentalist whose primary focus is on the cold water fisheries of the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.

Brian GiesBrian is a passionate fly fisherman and world traveler with stamps on his passport from as close to home as Mexico, as far away as Mongolia

and Nepal, and most every angling destination in be-tween. Brian brings to Fly Water years of experience in accounting, outside sales, and business management. While well versed in all of Fly Water’s offerings, Brian is a true authority on the fisheries of New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, the American West, Christmas Island, and Mongolia. Progressive and never fully satisfied with the way things are, Brian has a true gift for moving the company forward to the next level of service and sophistication. Brian’s business savvy, attention to detail, and dry humor make him an ideal business manager and an invaluable asset to Fly Water customers and staff alike.

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guides in every corner of the globe. Needless to say, we are very fortunate to sell the trips we sell. When representing these trips to you we strive to be honest to a fault. This means setting realistic expectations by not dwelling on the heroic or epic days that all destinations can produce, but rather elaborating on what the average angler might encounter on an average week. It also means a frank discussion of the risks and uncertainties that all fishing trips entail. For our business to survive, we care deeply that our clients travel and fish but we have little invested in where specifically they choose to fish. In the end, our sole objective is to sell each of you the right trip for you. This past year has been interesting and challenging for all of us. At Fly Water we spent a bit less on promotion and spent more time on the phone with our friends and customers. We learned a lot about our clients, our industry, and ourselves and due to the strength of our relationships and a touch of luck we enjoyed another year of solid growth. For this good fortune we can knock on wood (and often do) but in the end it is more appropriate to thank those who have entrusted us with their cherished fishing time. So to all of you who have made this dream of ours come true, we thank you and hope to continue helping you discover and enjoy the many wonders of the angling world.

by Ken Morrish

When we started Fly Water Travel eleven years ago, our financial goals were modest, our business

principles were lofty and our mission was clear. We wrote our first mission statement on a napkin over beers in the back of a rental van on New Zealand’s South Island. It was simple, straightforward and from the heart, and while we have since lost the napkin, the message still rings clear for us each and every day. Our goal was to become the most trusted and respected source of fly fishing travel advice in the industry. The measure of our success was equally clear and would be based on the degree to which we enjoyed meaningful, trust based relationships with our customers and vendors. Looking back over the past decade, we could not be more pleased with the quality of the relationships we have built. The fact of the matter is that the entire Fly Water Travel venture has enabled us to meet, befriend, and serve the most interesting cross section of people imaginable. Our client base consists of the brightest, most successful and interesting people we know. Although there are many of you we have yet to meet face-to-face, our shared passion for fly fishing travel and all that surrounds it has enabled us to develop real and lasting friendships. Likewise, we have created and maintained relationships with a remarkable cast of lodge owners, outfitters, and

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Rachel AndrasRachel has done every-thing in the industry from teaching, to guid-ing, to selling inter-national travel. She is

widely regarded as one of the most well informed and highly skilled female anglers in the nation. At Fly Water Travel Rachel is a resident sales expert in saltwater, South America and the American West. Her love of fly fishing has taken her all over the world to fish, including the Bahamas, Venezuela, British Columbia, Mexico, Tahiti, Christmas Island, Russia, Chile, Argentina, and Alaska. As a Federation of Fly-fishers Certified Casting Instructor, Rachel has taught for the Mel Krieger Schools and the International Women’s Fly Fishing Festival. She is the founder of the Shasta Mayflies, a member of the Scott Rods pro staff and is a sought after instructor and public speaker on a wide variety of fly fishing topics. She is a board member of the International Women Fly Fishers and a member of the Fly Fishers Club of Oregon. Most recently, Rachel was an angler in Howard Films’ “Chasing Silver” Location X and “Soulfish” by Fisheye Videos.

Margaret HumphreyMargaret comes to Fly Water with many years of manage-ment experience in the cor-porate world. She has trav-

eled extensively in Central and South America, lived in Argentina, and worked on the Amazon in Brazil. Closer to home, Margaret’s love of backpacking has taken her throughout the northwest including Alaska, Montana, Washington and Oregon. Margaret serves as Fly Water Travel’s Office Manager and takes expert care of the innumerable financial and administrative details that insure the smooth running of the office.

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Lindy MillerLindy is the newest member of the Fly Water team. She comes to us with many years of experience in corporate event planning. Lindy has

studied in Vienna, skied in Austria, gone on safari in Kenya and rafted the Colorado River. To date she has visited five continents and remains an avid traveler. At Fly Water, Lindy serves as our primary Sales Assistant/Travel Coordinator and oversees the countless travel related details that go into the planning of each trip.

Commitment to the EnvironmentAt Fly Water Travel, a healthy environment and the fisheries it sustains are the underpinnings of our business and of foremost importance to the experiences we promote. Without healthy resources, quality trips are hard to come by. We give generously both in time and resources to a wide range of local and more distant organizations and encourage you to become more familiar and involved with the following organizations:

FSC Certified Printing In an effort to promote a healthy environment and green business practices, this catalog has been FSC certified. The Forestry Stewardship Council, headquartered in Bonn Germany, formed with a mission “to create a marketplace that promotes well-managed forests by ensuring forestry practices that are environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable.” Its standards mandated forestry and printing practices that protect riparian zones and encourage biodiversity, as well as the reduction of harmful chemicals in the printing process. In addition, FSC has established a chain-of-custody certification process through which wood and fiber are tracked from their original point of harvest through the manufacturing process. Independent, third-party certifiers accredit landowners as well as companies that manufacture or trade in FSC-certified products making the most stringent certification available in today’s marketplace.

Steve RoweTalent, Oregon

Paul ImperiaJacksonville, Oregon

Lani WallerNovato, California

Brad JacksonChairman & FounderRedding, California

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FLY WATER TRAVEL LLC, as engaged in its prime business of contracting suppliers of travel services acts only as agent for all accommodation, air and ground transportation, and all other contractors and suppliers provided in travel itineraries. Therefore, FLY WATER TRAVEL LLC is not held responsible for any and all claims or demands for any loss, personal injury, property damage, expenses or other claims due to circumstances caused by any suppliers of accommodation or travel services. The terms of this disclaimer will be accepted when the purchaser pays the initial trip deposit.

DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATION

A deposit in the amount of 50% of the package price is re-quired within 10 days of making a reservation. Reservations that have not been secured with a deposit within 10 days may be canceled. All deposits are considered non-refundable unless a replacement is put in place. Final payments are due no later than 60 days prior to departure unless otherwise noted and are considered non-refundable unless a replacement is put in place. We highly recommend trip cancellation and travel insurance and we will supply an application from an independent supplier with each deposit confi rmation.

PRICING

All prices are set by individual lodges, outfi tters and guides and are subject to change without notice.

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