Summary

Drift Boat Fly Fishing - Lower Gunnison River

Prices From	USD$ $575.00
1st Departure	02.14.2012
Provider	RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service
Destination	Gunnison Gorge
Duration	10 hours
Challenge	Intermediate
Avg Rating	Not Rated

RIGS now brings its unique blend of quality custom adventures to Guided Drift Boat fishing for the discerning angler. This Full-Day trip is available through a surprisingly secluded section of river each season when "run-off" subsides on the North Fork of the Gunnison River (typically July - November) as well as the regions only winter float fishing option. You can also choose to add this section to our 3-Day Gunnison Gorge trip, making it a contiguous section of world class fishing for up to 5 days! Cast from the secure platform of a Drift Boat with excellent creature comforts including: *Secure Casting Platforms *Padded, High Back Seating *Dry Storage Boxes *Deployable Anchor System *Easy Access Multiple Rod Storage Enjoy professional service, riverside cuisine and quality equipment as we take you on a journey through miles of spectacular trout fishing with excellent hatches and seldom visited waters.

Itinerary

Going to the River

Meet your guide at RIGS Fly Shop the morning of the trip to load up and review any last minute considerations like: licenses, flies, etc. (*Note: you can opt to meet your guide at other locations upon request: Put-In at Gunnison River Pleasure Park, Delta or Montrose.)

Gear List

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> Listed below are some basic essentials for your guided fishing trip. Please note: you can purchase or rent any of these items at our fly shop upon arrival. Fly Fishing Essentials: <UL type=circle> <LI>Rod & Reel – 4 to 7 weight rod/reel/line. (Rod preferences are subject to current water levels, hatches and locations. Please inquire.) <LI>Waders and Boots- (if you would like to rent these, please contact us several days prior to the trip so we can reserve you rentals.) <LI>Leaders- (2x to 6x) <LI>Tippet- (guides will provide this, but it is nice to have- (3 to 5x)</LI></UL> Fly & Gear Suggestions: You will have the opportunity to purchase flies here which may provide you with a better selection than back home.  Fly selection depends on the season, blease inquire at shop the day of your trip.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD>   <UL type=circle> <LI>Fishing Hat –intense sun! <LI>Polarized sun glasses. <LI>Long sleeve shirt- synthetic/light weight. <LI>Water Bottle- large (“Camel Back hydration packs are ideal”) <LI>Snacks ( Lunch is included .) <LI>Camera- bring a good water-proof case. <LI>Sun Screen- SPF 30+, and lip balm. <LI>Rain gear & synthetic long underwear (tops & bottoms) <LI>Additional warm synthetic/wool clothing. <LI>Day pack <LI>$$$ for guide gratuities – for quality service only!</LI></UL> The clothing you choose should be warm, lightweight, fast drying and allow good freedom of movement. Synthetics such as polypropylene, pile or fleece, are lighter than wool and also dry much faster.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Travel Information

Activity Location

RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service
565 Sherman #2
mailing: PO Box 2086
Ridgway, CO 81432 USA

Destination Location

<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p>      Fishing Regulations The following fishing regulations apply on the Gunnison River from the upstream boundary of the Black Canyon National Park, through the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness, and downstream to the Relief Diversion Ditch located 5 miles below the North Fork of the Gunnison River.  Fishing by artificial flies and artificial lures only.      All rainbow trout caught must be returned to the water immediately. Four-fish limit on Brown trout.The northern end of the NCA can be accessed from the BLM Gunnison Forks Day Use Area located approximately 13 miles east of Delta. Look for the Gunnison Forks/Pleasure Park sign and paved County Road 28.10 south of Colorado Highway 92.</o:p>