Float Trips

Our specialty is ‘float fishing’ from aboard a drift boat that provides
the angler(s) with access to unwadeable water. While seated comfort-
ably upon padded swivel seats the angler is brought to within easy
casting distance of formerly unreachable lies, often the home of large
trout or salmon. With the increased fishing pressure witnessed along
the shore of most rivers a float trip aboard Osprey I or Osprey II
can transport the angler far from the crowds and into another world.

Fishing from a drift boat gives you access to fish that can be reached in no other way. Because of this these fish have seen far less fishing pressure than those in areas accessible by wading.

The source of the Connecticut River is a system of four lakes with magnificent stretches of river between them. At key times of the year these can provide superb fishing and a host of memories to warm your heart during the long winter months.  

Ospreys I & II are Western style drift boats designed to carry a maximum of two anglers in comfort. Osprey II is the larger of the two dorys with knee braces both in the bow and stern and is normally used for normal to higher water levels. Osprey I is the smaller of the two and has a knee brace only in the bow and is used for either a single fisherman or under low water conditions. From each of these boats the angler can cast safely from a standing position should they choose while the guests methodically cover the choicest of lies in comfort.

Last but not least, drift boat fishing aboard the Osprey allows the angler to effortlessly and rapidly move from unproductive water to a spot with actively working fish.

Wade Trips

Whether due to water/weather conditions or by angler request we also offer ‘wade trips'. To many a fly fisherman there is no finer way to enjoy the sport than standing thigh deep in a river being serenaded by sounds only a river can make.

Anglers should be prepared for wading moss and algae covered rocks in moderate to fast water. To insure angler safety and comfort in the swift moving water we highly reccommend a minimum of felt soled waders and more preferably some interchangeable soles with studs. This of course is to prevent the spread of invasives.

Both the Connecticut and Androscoggin Rivers can be difficult to wade at times with the fast current and slippery bottom. Water levels also fluctuate and therefore wading is not always possible. We reserve the right to shorten or decline to wade when conditions are deemed not safe to do so.

Day Trips

After meeting the guide at a prearranged spot and time the guest will be treated to a full day of matching wits with wild trout or salmon. Trips are tailored to the wishes and safety of the client and ,with more than a dozen different floats, the novice or expert seeking to learn or hone their skills will find these two rivers make an excellent ‘classroom’.

Whether the brawling waters of the Andy, the pastoral solitude of the Connecticut, or some combination of the two, this trip is sure to provide a host of memories and tales to exchange with friends. In the past clients have also suggested that the likelihood of 'hitting the hatch' and/or optimal conditions is far greater with three days than one.

Each Trip Includes...

• A licensed guide with over thirty years experience on these rivers.
• A guide fully aware of current hatches and/or local river conditions.
• An excellent fly selection available to 'match the hatch'.
• A trip tailored to client's wishes and/or physical condition.
• A hearty lunch fit for the healthiest of appetites.
• Fly casting instruction available prior to your trip at no additional cost.
• Magnificent scenery and the time to enjoy it.

With the rivers bordered by majestic evergreens and/or flood plain forests sightings of wildlife are common. Deer, otter, eagles, osprey and a host of other wildlife make this habitat their home. The chance but frequent sighting of a moose or bear swimming the river or along the shoreline adds an extra dimension to an already enjoyable trip.

Three Day Package

This package combines all the amenities of our daily trips with three
memorable days spent fly fishing New Hampshire’s two finest rivers at
a discounted rate. During that time you’ll fish three different sections
of river by day while relaxing a tnight in the comfort of your chosen lodgings. A list of accommodations near the sections we fish can be found at: Reservations & Current Rates