Fly
fishing till the cows come home
Our
season is 365 days long. Most of those days are
sunny, but if the day happens to be rainy, chilly
or snowy we do have heaters in the drift boats
along with warm soup and hot coco. In many cases
the dark snowy days can make for some the best
fly fishing of the year. So if you're out on
a ski trip, sneak away for a couple days by booking
a winter angling adventure and do away with cabin
fever.
Colorado
fly fishing vacations - guest ranches and pack
trips
If you have surfed around our site you
can see we offer a wide array of fly fishing trips.
To expand our services we also work with a number
of the best B&Bs, guest ranches, resorts and
outfitters in the area to help ensure you the most
complete fly fishing and western experience possible.
Colorado Trails and Wilderness Trails Ranch both
offer unique guest ranch experiences. Drop us a
line and we'll figure out the ranch that best fits
your group, family or friends.
Wilderness
Trails Ranch - experience a true western "dude" ranch
If you and your family are looking for
a unique vacation, consider Wilderness
Trails Ranch. Many of our guests will set aside
an extra couple days of fishing before going to
the guest ranch. Another option is to fish a day
or two with Animas Valley Anglers during your stay
at the ranch. Wilderness Trails Ranch is located
35 miles northeast of Durango in the incredibly
beautiful San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado.
The secluded ranch borders the magnificent Piedra
Wilderness Study Area, which includes an abundance
of wildlife, crystal clear streams, open meadows,
high mountain vistas, and vast mountain forests
covering thousands of acres. WTR has a fantastic
staff and the accommodations are relaxing and comfy.
Click WTR's site link above for more info.
Remote
access pack trips
We work with local outfitters that have
been in the outfitting, hunting and horse business
for a long time. We can put together many different
kinds of pack trips that you might be looking for.
Anything from drop camps with guides to fully supported
pack trips with wranglers, guides and a cook. E-mail
or call for options and costs.
Lodging
and guide packages
We offer a number of different lodging
options when you visit the Southwest. If you
are looking to stay in Durango, the Durango area,
Creede or Pagosa Springs we can get you into
the best lodging situation for your party. Cabins,
B&Bs, resorts, historic hotels, guest ranches
and private homes for rent are all available
to our clients and guests. Lodging & Guide
packages can be customized to fit your needs.
Drop us a line and let us know what your looking
for.
I
plan on fishing, but my wife / husband / friend wishes
to just tag along. Is that available?
Yes.
It works best on float trips, but can be arranged
on wade trips as well. The trip will be billed at
our single angler rate, plus $25 for the extra person
(last season was $35). Lunch is also included for
that person on full day trips.
What
is included in a trip
Colorado
and New Mexico guide trips include your guide,
flies, transportation (if needed), lunch, drinks,
sunscreen and terminal tackle. Polarized sunglasses
are also available if they are needed. If you
don't have gear (rod/reel or waders) or you
have no desire to pack your own along we can
help. All rod, reel, waders and wading boots
are included in the trip cost. Most guide services
tack those additional costs on to the guide
fee. Also included in the Colorado rates are
private land fees for boat launch and fishing
access. Trips set up with B&Bs, guest ranches,
historic hotels, packers and other businesses
we work with will obviously have additional
fees. Those fees will be detailed at the time
of booking.
What
is not included in a trip
Valid
Colorado or New Mexico fishing license and
customary gratuity (15-20%) are not included.
Payments made by credit card are subject to
a 4% fee. New Mexico sales tax is not included
for trips on the San Juan in New Mexico (5%).
Trips set up with B&Bs, guest ranches,
historic hotels, packers and other businesses
we work with may have additional fees. Those
fees will be detailed at the time of booking
with the companies out side of Animas Valley
Anglers LLC.
