Welcome to the Coastal Fly Anglers Striper fishing reports for Maine and Cape Cod and customer updates.First off I want to wish you and your family a happy holidays but remember when you are eating all that gingerbread and pumpkin pie there someone on the poling platform that has to push you around - all joking aside have a great holiday!
Book A day of Striper or Tidal Carp for 2011 Before Dec 15, and Pick out or T-Shirt or Hat now on me!! And pick your tides at a later date!!!
A big Thanks to you the ANGLER!!!!!!
Some big changes here at CFA first off many of you know about this ridicules addiction I have for chasing fish in skinny water, and if you are reading this email most likely you share that addiction! Well a few of you got a chance to fish from the new skiff this past season and realize the added benefits a ultra light technical poling skiff bring to our flats.
Not too many other guides in northeast have made this type of investment and I want to thank you for playing a huge part in it!!! and along the way we have had a ton of fun!! Thank you again for working so hard on this challenging fishery with me over the years, we could have spent our days doing the same old thing! but when we had the tides our time and shared ideas payed off!!, and I'm so glad we have basically opened up our own fishery on the sand flats south of Portland where we can work the angles instead drift them. Being able to pole into the current for a very extended time that was not possible on the 17 ft Action Craft- Then there is the mud flats on MerryMeeting Bay for tailing carp. lefty Kreh just booked dates for this fishery in Late may if you have not given this a shot, book early these are becoming sought after tides early May- Nov and we can combo it with striper fishing on Casco Bay
Coastal Fly Angler web store is live and a great place to pickup a last minute holiday gifts for your fly angler friends and family, we just restocked and should be in good shape for most items at this time. Also this is a new portal for pre paying for trips by credit card Amex-Visa is now excepted.There are some used fly rods for sale there as well, feel free to contact me if you have something to sell as I will be happy to post it. Also there is a dirtbag payment option, and I say that in the kindest of ways! you know who you are, the young hardcore fly angler that has expired inspection sticker on his rusty Toyota truck held together by fly fishing stickers. This is to help you pay for that tailing carp or sight fishing fix overtime, no more dropping off you bag of crushed PBR cans/returnables for payment...
New Must Have Product
The Airflo Ridge Clear core optimises the clarity for ultimate stealth.
When the Ridges fill with water the clarity is incredible and this also helps effectively lubricate the fly line on each and every cast. Unlike some coating techniques, the ridges run along the lines full length and flow well through the rod guides with a minimum of noise, this indicates how little friction is being produced.
The lines come in a Floating, Slow Inter with a sink rate of 0.5” and a Fast inter with a sink rate of 1.5”. The lines are 35yds long and come in our favourite Delta Taper profile for the ultimate combination of distance and presentation.
Density Colour Taper Size Core Code RRP Offer Price
Floating Clear WF5/6-8/9 Low Memory Co-Poly RP-DL-WF(+SIZE)F-CL
Slow Inter Clear WF5/6-8/9 Low Memory Co-Poly RP-DL-WF(+SIZE)SI-CL
Fast Inter Clear WF5/6-8/9 Low Memory Co-Poly RP-DL-WF(+SIZE)FI-CL
Other Projects I worked on this past summer.Check out the new issue of Grays Sporting Journal, Nov-Dec 2010, there's a fun feature story on Maine Sight fishing for Striped Bass on Casco Bay called Vision Quest by James Babb and Fly Rod and Reels Joe Healy, Dave Klausmeyer and Mac McKeever joined me as we all set out on a bright sunny and hot afternoon? I think one of the lines that sums up the day best for first timers at this challaging fishing is- (isn't a way to run numbers. For the day , we each boated one fish and lost a few others. With a dawn assaault on the bay or a big tidal river,that would be an official defeat.But for flats fishing in Maine it was a success-and possibly an addiction.)
Some upcoming events is the Fly Fishing Film Tour, we are working with FFIM and the Frontier to confirm dates, This fun and very succesful event as it raised money for some great causes last year and we are looking forward to it again in 2011...
Stayed tuned for the release dates of two of the films that feature Flats fishing here in Maine, one is called Between the Lines see the flyer below.The other is Confluence Films follow up to Drift and Rise as well Tosh Browns has a greatcoffee table style photo book coming out in 2011 featuring Stripe Bass anglers and our crazy early morning life style.
Casco Bay One Fly-- ok maybe two, this is a event I have had my eyes on for some time now, the dates with be comfirmed ASAP we are getting great support from the big fly tackle and clothing companies, working on bringing in a few special quest anglers So more soon.
Last Minute Fly Fishing Vacations & Packages!
GREAT 2010-2011 FLY FISHING VACATION SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS FROM YELLOW DOG!
For those of you looking for a quick and easy fly fishing vacation escape or a last-minute vacation package, we have a number of fantastic vacation specials and discounts - fly fishing trips for winter, and fly fishing vacation packages in the spring and summer. Below is a quick look at some of the amazing deals and discounts currently being offered. For more information, please contact Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures at (888) 777-5060. We'll be happy to talk with you about availability, dates and details.
*** SPECIALS UPDATED AS OF NOVEMBER 24, 2010 ***
CROCODILE BAY RESORT (Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica)
Take 20% off any fishing package taken at Crocodile Bay between November 1st and December 22nd! Please call Yellow Dog for a full breakdown on package rates, fishing package options, and details.
AGUA BOA AMAZON LODGE (Amazon Region, Brazil)
Book a trip for 4 people to travel between November 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 to Agua Boa Lodge, and the 5th person comes absolutely free! A 7 night / 7 fly fishing day trip costs $5,300.00 per person based on double occupancy. If you decided to split the free spot, this brings the cost down to only $4,240.00 per person. (If you travel any other time of the year and book 5 people, the 6th comes free). Call Yellow Dog for details and availability.
CHIME LODGE (Junin / San Martin Area - Patagonia, Argentina)
Chime Lodge is offering an amazing special for November 1 - December 18, 2010 and March 19 - April 31, 2011. For the low price of $3,995.00 per person (based on double occupancy), you will stay for 7 nights and fish 6 days. The best part is that your international flight from Miami to Buenos Aires to Bariloche on Aerolineas Argentinas is INCLUDED! Also included are all meals and alcohol, flies, fishing, and lodging. This is a GREAT deal! Space is limited, so please call us quickly to secure your reservation. You also have the option to upgrade to business class for $1,200.00 per person.
We also have a great fly fishing vacation package deal that we are offering for the week of February 12-19, 2011 at Patagonia's Chime Lodge. One of the nicest fishing lodges in the entire region during one of THE PEAK WEEKS of the Argentine fly fishing season! World-class trout fly fishing on some of the best rivers in all of Patagonia. Call Yellow Dog today for details and special rates on this particular week.
COSTA DE COCOS LODGE (Chetumal Bay - Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico)
Costa De Cocos Lodge in Xcalak, Mexico is again offering their 2-for-1 summer special, good on all trips taken now through November 30, 2010. Buy a single occupancy standard fishing package for one person, and the second person comes free! Based on double occupancy, the special rate for a 7 night / 6 fishing day package is only $1,985.00 per person! (Normally $2,995.00). This is a great way to save $1,000.00 on a week-long package. Contact Yellow Dog today for details.
BIGHORN RIVER LODGE (Montana)
PRIME OPENINGS DURING DRY FLY AND STREAMER SEASON ON THE BIGHORN! Bighorn River Lodge will be offering a 15% discount off fishing packages booked now through November 21st with a minimum 3 night stay.
3 Night/2 Day Package (usually $1,315.00 per person) reduced to $1,118.00
4 Night/3 Day Package (usually $1,935.00 per person) reduced to $1,645.00
5 Night/4 Day Package (usually $2,540.00 per person) reduced to $2,160.00
Rates include all meals, guided fishing days and flies. Due to three years in a row of high water flows in the spring and early summer, we are expecting a phenomenal dry fly season this fall. We are hoping for great caddis hatches and possibly, a return of the tricos. Streamer fishing is always productive mid-September through November. Come fish the Bighorn River and take advantage of this great fall special! Book now.
BAIR'S BONEFISH LODGE (South Andros - Bahamas)
During the months of January and February, book a 6 or 7 night fishing vacation and your private air charter to the lodge is FREE! Price for a 7 night, 6 fishing day package is $4,550.00 per person, and price for a 6 night, 5 fishing day package is $3,950.00 per person (prices based on double occupancy fishing and lodging).
KAMALAME CAY RESORT (Andros Island, Bahamas)
Experience the Bahamas’ most private, exclusive and deluxe bonefish property at a price far below the usual rate. Book a 5-night/4-day flats fishing package at Kamalame during February 2011 and receive a discount of $815.00 per person, bringing the cost down to only $2,955.00 per person (based on double occupancy). North Andros has some of the island’s best wading flats, and February frequently produces the year’s largest bonefish. This February special includes five nights shared Beach Room accommodations, four days guided bonefish flats fishing (2 days at the Joulter Cays and two full days on local waters), breakfast basket and coffee delivered to your room each morning, daily lunch on the skiff, golf cart to navigate the 3-mile-long private island, $50 per person per night credit toward the purchase of your evening dinner, room tax and wait staff gratuities, round-trip auto transfer from Andros Town airport to Kamalame Cay, and use of all kayak and snorkeling equipment
EL PESCADOR LODGE 2-for-1 SUMMER SPECIAL (Ambergris Caye, Belize)
NOW through December 18, 2010, El Pescador Lodge in Belize is offering an incredible 2-for-1 special. Buy a single occupancy standard fishing package for one person, and the second person comes free! Based on double occupancy, the special rate is only $2,510.00 per person! (Normally $3,295.00). This is a great way to save $800.00 on a week-long package. This special also applies to single anglers, with a reduction in price from $5,020.00 for a solo angler to only $3,514.00 now through December 18. Contact Yellow Dog today for details.
TURNEFFE FLATS SUMMER / FALL SPECIAL FOR 2010 (Turneffe Atoll, Belize)
Turneffe's 2-for-1 Fishing Special is in effect NOW through December 22, 2010. Two anglers sharing room, boat and guide visiting for the weeklong stay (Saturday-Saturday) can visit for the same price as one Single Supplement Angler ($5,342.40). The price per double occupancy angler during this special comes out to a cost of only $2,671.20 per angler. Contact Yellow Dog for details.
CAMPECHE TARPON FALL SPECIAL (Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico)
The best juvenile tarpon fishing program that we know of anywhere in the world! For the dates of September 15 through December 31, 2010, Yellow Dog is offering 30% off of all packages to Campeche Tarpon. Prices for the fall season for EITHER one or two anglers are as follows:
6 Nights / 5 Fishing Days = $3,220.00 ($1,610.00 per person based on dbl. occ.)
5 Nights / 4 Fishing Days = $2,632.00 ($1,316.00 per person based on dbl. occ.)
4 Nights / 3 Fishing Days = $2,100.00 ($1,050.00 per person based on dbl. occ.)
The fall months offer some of the best tarpon action of the year. Contact Yellow Dog for details.
CASA BLANCA LODGE (Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico)
The fall season at Casa Blanca Lodge has traditionally yielded some the finest fly fishing for snook, permit and tarpon fishing the region has ever seen. JUST ANNOUNCED: The cost for all remaining spots in October and November 2010 has been reduced to the following:
Boat In (From Punta Allen to Casa Blanca) ........ $2,845.00 per person
Drive In (From Cancun to Punta Allen to Casa Blanca) ........ $2,995.00 per person
Fly In (From Cancun to Casa Blanca) ........ $3,225.00 per person
Contact Yellow Dog for available dates and details for October and November.
BELIZE RIVER LODGE (Olde Belize River, Belize)
Belize River Lodge is once again offering their 2-for-1 special for the fall months. With this special, two anglers fish for the price of one single supplement angler - a total cost of $4,639.00, or $2,319.50 per person for a 7 night / 6 fishing day, all-inclusive package. This special applies for select weeks in October, November and December 2010. Trips of any length are available! Contact Yellow Dog for details and available weeks.
ALPHONSE ISLAND RESORT (Alphonse Island and St. Francis Atoll, Seychelles)
Between December 18th, 2010 and January 8th, 2011, save $600.00 on a weeklong fishing package at Alphonse Island Resort. The fishery of Alphonse Island and St. Francois Lagoon is truly world-class for bonefish, giant trevally, triggerfish, parrotfish, milkfish, permit, and more. We are offering a reduced rate of only $5,600.00 per person. Call Yellow Dog for dates and details.
INN AT ROBERT'S GROVE (Placencia, Belize)
Between now and December 15, 2010, for every 5 nights you book at the Inn at Robert's Grove, you get 1 night free! Call Yellow Dog for more details.
PESCA MAYA (Ascension Bay, Mexico)
Enjoy some fall fishing at Pesca Maya Lodge! Take 10% off packages at Pesca Maya taken between November 1, 2010 and January 31, 2011 (excluding the Christmas seaon of December 18, 2010 to January 4, 2011). Call us today!
The number and type of these "last-minute" trips can change on very short notice, so please feel free to give us a call at (888) 777-5060 to check on recent additions and new specials. We will be happy to send you more information and details on any packages being offered
