With its beginning at Lugnaquilla Mountain in the western Wicklow Mountains of southeast Ireland, the River Slaney traverses 117 kilometers of scenic Irish countryside before discharging into the Irish Sea at St. George’s Channel at the town of Wexford. Near the town of Bunclody in County Wexford the confluence of the River Slaney is seen with the River Clody. Springtime sees the Slaney with abundant water giving rise to terrific Salmon Fishing providing catchable fish up to 5 kilograms that are not unusual with some of the bigger monsters approaching 10 kilos. Beginning in June (the Irish Summer) a quality run of Sea Trout begins which typically lasts until the end of August. Brown Trout in abundance overtakes the river through the month of September. Fly Fishing enthusiasts, exercising their passion on the River Slaney, find Spey casting a useful skill as overhanging bushes along the banks make other methods challenging. The river is controlled in many parts by angling clubs and owners of the riparian rights but there are stretches that may be fished without a fee. Many sections of the river restrict fishing by Fly Only. Day tickets, discounted multi-day packages, guides and outfitting can be found at the clubs and lodges that operate along the river’s bank. The town of Bunclody is located in southeastern Ireland with Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs and Bed and Breakfast establishments accommodating visitors. Bunclody is best reached from Dublin with the use of a rental car, by bus or the train which runs to the nearby town of Enniscorthy. Your dream of Fly Fishing in Ireland on an idyllic river with abundant targets can be fulfilled by adding the dream to Fly Fish at River Slaney to your list. If your passion is Fly Fishing then your itinerary will be complete once you include in your plan for your trip of a lifetime to explore Ireland.

New Zealand’s South Island presents some of the most famous and productive Fly Fishing rivers in the world. One such highly regarded location is the mouth of the Lochy River where it meets iconic Lake Wakatipu in the Otago region of New Zealand’s South Island at the Lake’s extreme southern end. Lake Wakatipu, along with the rivers by which it is fed, is known throughout the world as an exciting place to fish for Brown and Rainbow trout along with Locked Salmon. The Lochy River mouth is only reachable by boat or helicopter insuring that fishing in this area is somewhat limited permitting the fish to grow to adrenalin pumping size. Access to the Lochy River is primarily from Queenstown with many hotels, lodges and adventure companies providing accommodations and support for Fly Fishing excursions. Queenstown is on the path of adventure seekers the world over and is easily reached from most everywhere through Christchurch. Fly Fishing enthusiasts will find many highly trained and well-equipped guides in the area, some of which have cult-like followings among Fly Fishermen around world for their background and skill. The guides can provide boats, 4-wheel drive vehicles and access to helicopters, along with the local knowledge needed to be able to fish the most productive spots. Day-trips and overnight excursions are among the options available for fishing adventures. Dry Fly Fishing is generally the preferred method and some flies unique to New Zealand are included among the most successful bait. Your dream of pursuing your passion for Fly Fishing at one of the most productive locations on New Zealand’s South Island can be fulfilled by adding the trip to Fly Fish at Lochy River to your list. Tie this in with your trip of a lifetime to experience all that is New Zealand and spend some time practicing your casting technique between planning all the exciting details.

In 1971 75 Smallmouth Bass were released in the John Day River in Central Oregon, USA. That small colony has given rise to what some folks call the best Smallmouth Bass fishery in the Western United States. The John Day River is a 452 kilometer long, undammed, tributary of the mighty Columbia River flows from the Strawberry Mountains in Eastern Oregon to its mouth at Lake Umatilla on the border between the States of Washington and Oregon. In addition to the significant amount of Smallmouth Bass, the John Day has also sees significant runs of Wild Steelhead Salmon. Steelhead fishing in the John Day is done by wading with Spey Rods while the Smallmouth Bass are best hooked from the deck of a boat. The town of Condon, Oregon, provides some of the best access to the river and is home to a number of local operations providing every type of provisioning along with accomplished guides. Condon is reached by car from Portland after a 2 ½ mile ride. The Portland International Airport connects with airports the world over. The John Day, the second longest free-flowing river in the continental USA, is protected in Oregon as a “wild and scenic” river. The countryside reflects the natural beauty of the region with juniper and sagebrush prevalent over the hilly landscape along with old homesteads and petroglyphs carved into the basalt canyon walls. Good fishing for Steelhead is available from October through February (as longs as the river stays thawed) with November and December being prime season. Prime Smallmouth Bass season is June through August with some fishermen hooking scores of fish every day. Your dream to Fly Fish in some of the best spots spread around the globe can be enhanced by adding the trip to Fly Fish at John Day River to your list. Start working on the plan for spending some time in Oregon in the midst of the natural beauty so much a part of this region and hone your Fly Casting technique to get the most out of your opportunity.

The Ponoi River, one of the world’s most prolific producers of Salmon, is found on the Russia’s Kola Peninsula. The river is parallel to and just north of the Arctic Circle feeding a number of pristine lakes along its 400 kilometer run before emptying into the Barents Sea. The Ponoi’s width ranges from 60 to 150 meters and provides fantastic opportunities for Fly Fisherman seeking the highly prized Salmon from either the deck of a boat or wading. A number of fishing camps operating with highly trained guides along the River are accessible primarily by helicopter after charter flights from Helsinki, Moscow or St. Petersburg to the Russian town of Murmansk. The Ponoi is considered to be very readable and in spite of its size is quite accessible while providing ample locations for catching prized Salmon. The River flows consistently throughout the year with the months between March and July the best from the perspective of the weather. Fishermen from around the world consider the Ponoi River the best Salmon river on the planet. Your dream of Fly Fishing at some of the best locations in the world might need you to include a trip to Fly Fish at Ponoi River on your list. Add it today and begin planning how to catch the big ones.

The Andros Barrier Reef just off Andros Island, the largest of the inhabited islands in the Bahamas, has been called the “Bonefishing Capital of the World” due to its abundant supply of the ghost like game fish. Pound for pound, Bonefish are the strongest and fastest salt water fish in the world. The highly prized Bonefish are eagerly sought by sportsmen typically equipped with fly fishing gear in shallow water. Experienced and well-trained guides are available on Andros Island to escort fishermen through the expansive flats while navigating creeks that intersect the reef surrounding the island providing ideal habitat for the treasured Bonefish along with other highly regarded catch such as Tarpon, Barracuda and Permit. A number of resorts operate on Andros Island that sit on white, powder-sand beaches with swaying palms while catering to Bonefishing enthusiasts. In addition to the prolific Bonefishing excursions, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, diving, kayaking and exploring Andros Island are among the other diversions fancied by visitors. Andros Island is not really just a single island but a series of islands, islets and cays connected by mangrove estuaries and tidal swamp lands. While it’s true that Andros is the largest land mass of the inhabited Islands in the Bahamas, it is also the least densely populated. Just off the East side of the island the 3 kilometer deep “Tongue of the Ocean” is found while the 3rd longest barrier reef in the world contains the archipelago with its famous bonefishing sites on the opposite side. Most visitors to Andros Island take the short hop plane ride or the ferry from Nassau. Alternatively there is regular air service to Andros Island from Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the USA. Your dream of fly fishing the flats of the Andros Barrier Reef to experience the thrill of catching Bonefish can be fulfilled by adding this trip to Fly Fish at Andros Barrier Reef to your list. Start practicing your casting techniques and get your gear together to insure this trip of a lifetime is all that it can be.

The Rio Grande River that is on Argentina’s side of the island they share with Chile, Isla del Tierra del Fuego , flows for 70 kilometers from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean. Non-native Chilean Brown Trout were planted in the river in the 1930’s and continue an annual migration from the river to the ocean that involves great numbers of the fish, referred to as Sea Run Browns. Fly fishing for these adult fish that can range in weight from 2 to 10 kilograms or greater requires a local adaptation to insure success. Local guides are expert at providing just the right instruction to provide for the likelihood of daily catches in the range of 3 to 6 fish. Lodges and adventure companies that operate along the banks of the Rio Grande maintain a strict catch and release policy to insure the survival of the species. The prime season for Fly Fishing in Tierra del Fuego is from mid-February to mid-March, however, successful ventures can be equally anticipated throughout the entire season which runs from December to April. Guides and Fishing Lodges offer single or multi-day excursions and can provide all the gear and local knowledge needed as different set-ups for rods, line and flies are required dependent upon river conditions. Adventure seekers visiting Tierra del Fuego typically fly into Buenos Aires and then hop to either Rio Grande or Ushuaia regional airports on the island. Fishing lodge operators will arrange transportation from the local airports. Local cuisine which includes traditional “Asado” (Argentinian Barbecue) is a foodies delight and accommodations run the entire spectrum. Your dream of a Fly Fishing experience that is perhaps like none other in the world may be fulfilled by adding a trip to Fly Fish at Rio Grande River in Tierra del Fuego on your list. Combine the adventure with your trip of a lifetime to explore Patagonia and create lasting memories that you will cherish forever.

The salt water lagoons of Sian Ka’an (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) offer wonderful opportunities to Fly Fish for the Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Snook and Barracuda that thrive in the protected waters of the Biosphere Reserve fed by the Caribbean Sea. Trained, local guides of Maya ancestry will accompany visiting fishermen hoping to test their casting and catching skills on day trips as well as multi-day adventures from the decks of modern boats equipped with outboard motors. Fly Fishing while wading is also popular among visitors to the region. Accommodations are readily available appealing to all tastes and budgets in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras and Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula. Great Fly Fishing awaits you on the mangrove framed crystal clear flats of the Mayan Peninsula in the protected waters of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. Include the adventure to Fly Fish at Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve on your list and combine it with your trip of a lifetime to the Yucatan. The memories and stories will last the rest of your days.

Barra del Colorado is located on the extreme northeastern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Visitors can choose to fish in either the river or the ocean in this incredibly scenic region known as one of the top 10 fishing spots in the world. Tarpon upwards of 50 kilograms along with 2 species of Snook are among the prey that Fly Fishing enthusiasts endeavor to catch where the Rio Colorado empties into the Caribbean Sea. The rainforest-surrounded village of Barra del Colorado, divided into two parts by the river, presents a nice collection of fishing lodges that cater to Fly Fishing enthusiasts from around the globe. Travel to and around the region is primarily by flat-bottom boat or small plane. Access to the town is possible from San Jose (the capital of Costa Rica) involving a couple of bus trips with the last leg on the water through narrow canals in order to reach the village or alternatively on a chartered boat from Tortuguero. Direct plane flights from San Jose take approximately 35 minutes and deliver passengers directly into Barra del Colorado. Your dream of catching really large fish with your Fly Fishing skills and equipment might best be fulfilled by including a trip to Fly Fish at Barra del Colorado in Costa Rica on your bucket list. Start working on the details today to insure this fantasy becomes a reality.

Princess Royal Island is a wild, mostly uninhabited land mass located among the isolated inlets, passageways and islands of the forgotten coast of Western Canada. The region is extremely remote, reachable only by seaplane or boat, 500 kilometers north of Vancouver, BC and 200 kilometers south of Prince Rupert. The island is within the perimeter of the Great Bear Rainforest and is the home to the legendary white Kermode bear found only on the island and nowhere else in the world. A luxury fishing lodge anchored in a sheltered harbor along the shore of Princess Royal Island in British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest provides access to the lucky Fly Fishermen that make their way to the Island to spend days plying their skills with casting just the right flies to attract trophy fish. The Trout Fly Fishing season runs from the end of March through July. Guided Fly Fishing trips to catch native Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout are the rule during this time frame on connector streams between lakes. These coastal streams are fished by only the relative few fishermen that visit the island each year. The abundant trout make this a perfect place to learn the basics of Fly Fishing. Beginning in mid-July until the lodge closes in September, guided “fly-in” river fishing is the primary pursuit with Pink, Coho and Pacific Salmon the target. Large numbers of good sized fish are the rule for even those just learning the techniques of Fly Fishing. Fly Fishing at some of the world’s greatest locations to pursue your passion can only be enhanced by including a trip to Fly Fish at Princess Royal Island to your list. This truly world-class Fly Fishing experience on the Northwest coast of British Columbia will create memories and stories to last a lifetime. Add this dream today.