Announcements for the Week of March 12, 2007
The next fly tying class at the High Desert Angler is Saturday March 24, 2007. Jim Mosley will be the instructor. Class runs from 10 am till 1pm. All tools and materials will be provided. The cost of the class is $30 and advance registration is required.
All anglers are reminded that the new fishing license year begins April 1, 2007. We will have new licenses available for sale a few days before the first of April.
Fly Tying seminar at the High Desert Angler on Saturday April 21, 2007. Learn to tie a variety of trout patterns that are effective throughout the West. Spend a full day with Jack Schlotter, Umpqua Feather Merchant's signature fly designer and Whiting Pro Team member. Jack will lead you through a number of his signature patterns, as well as some others that will broaden and improve your fly tying and fishing expertise. Class runs from 10am till 5pm. Cost of the class is $75.00 which includes materials and lunch. This is for intermediate tyers and above. Advance registration and payment are required. Please contact the fly shop at 505-988-7688 for more details.
High Desert Angler's senior guide Norman Maktima is hosting a fly fishing trip to the Wind River in Wyoming and a day float on the Bighorn River in Wyoming July 3rd through July 7th 2007. Experience one of the last wild fisheries in the U.S. without the trek into the wilderness. Float down the Wind River for two days and cast big dries to huge browns, rainbows, and cutthroats, then fish the trico hatches on the Bighorn near Thermopolis. The cost is $1250 per person double occupancy (extra charge applies for singles). This includes two days of guided float fishing on the Wind River and one day's guided float on the Bighorn River, plus four nights lodging at the Holiday Inn of the Waters and Spa. The cost does not include Wyoming state fishing licenses, tackle, meals, or transportation to Thermopolis, Wyoming. Lunch will be provided on the fishing days. A presentaion by Norman Maktima will be given at the High Desert Angler at 6 pm on Friday March 16th. For more information call Norman at 505-470-0405. by High Desert An
