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HC - 1Box 1290
Starlight, PA, 18461
Phone : 1 ( 570 ) 635 - 5880
Phone : 1 ( 800 ) 6 - MAYFLY
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email : drc@hancock.net
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Al Caucci Fly Fishing 2006 Programs Al Caucci Flyfishing Schools at the DRC
Our instructor’s are among the finest in the country (14 in all), many have 10 to 20 years experience on the Delaware, are NY licensed, certified guides, superb casters, fly tiers and angler/entomologist’s. I fish with them and personally taught them about the Delaware system and its hatches. They are extraordinary fly fishers and friendly professionals of the highest order. We also have a few bright young guides who have picked up the program quickly. Our facility is on the finest wild trout river east of Montana, featuring the best pools on the ‘blue ribbon’ West Branch. No fancy stuff - just large comfortable clean rooms with gourmet dining exclusively for students, staff and returning customers. We have a unique fly shop that has everything you need to help you become a master fly fisher. When you inquire about other flyfishing schools, make sure they can meet the above criteria - you deserve nothing less. 3-Day Advanced River Guided Program (for intermediate to advanced anglers) O.K., so you've been fly fishing for years, in fact, you're pretty good and consider yourself in the upper 30%, and you would never consider (dare I say the word) flyfishing school. WRONG! This program has nothing to do with our Basic School. It includes: 2-1/2 days of hatch match guided fishing, 3 mornings of tune up clinics on casting, presentation, entomology, flies and more, 2 nights lodging and 8 gourmet meals (3 meals on Friday and Saturday and 2 on Sunday) by Chef Fabio from Lake Como, Italy. Plus 2 cocktail hours with hors doeuvres, wines and beer and lots of fun! Free loaners of top of the line equipment for you to test and fish with. I personally teach and guide in this program. My guides and I are with you from 8:00 A.M. until 10:00 or 11:00 P.M. We fish, eat, talk and sleep trout fishing for 3 days. It's a must experience for trout fishers at any level. I designed these programs for the intermediate and advanced fly fisher to improve your presentation for selective trout. Many experienced anglers get frustrated on the Delaware because they don't understand the habits of wild, selective trout and the insects that they feed on. We concentrate on solving the hatch problems on the river, selecting the proper imitations, then making the proper approach and presentation. Fishing with nymphs, emergers, duns and spinners is a part of this program. Go to 2006 school dates Same price as novice program (see below) Back To The Top 3 Day Famous Flyfishing Schools (for the novice and beginner) Now in our 22nd consecutive season on the West Branch! Learn to fly fish with my friendly, expert staff with an instructor at your elbow. We teach all the basics, but what separates us from the others is that we teach you to fish on the river over wild trout. We point out rising fish and explain what flies theyre taking and why. We are a 'hands on' flyfishing school -- by the end of the first day you will be casting to wild trout on our beautiful private stretch of the West Branch. Casting, fly selection, bug identification, nymph, streamer and dry fly presentation are all part of the program, plus much more. Save yourself years of frustrating trial and error by learning the proper way, on the river, in just 3 days and have lots of fun in the process. Three-day course fee is $495 per student. Room and meals are $255 per person (prices are based on double occupancy). On the river accommodations at the DRC for 2 nights with 8 meals. Thursday evening arrival, add $60 per person (double occupancy) $105 for a private room. Non-Fishing rate is also $255. $250 deposit required with registration, balance due 30 days prior to date selected. Course Dates for 2006
A $250 deposit is required with your registration. Balance due 30 days in advance of the school date selected. Back To The Top Delaware River Guide Service
May and June are busy months on the Delaware. If you intend to hire a guide during this time, I suggest you reserve your dates early (before March). My favorite months on the West Branch and main stem are April, July, August and October. The dry fly fishing is usually superb during these months and there is very little fishing pressure. The weather is wonderful in July and August, lots of hatching and rising trout and plenty of icy cold bottom releases with water temperatures in the 50s. If you have any questions about our guide program, feel free to call me at any time. Fish the Delaware with the best! ( $100 deposit per trip ). Wade Trips $325 per day for 1 or 2 anglers, $350 for 3, includes lunch. $225 for 1 or 2 anglers, $295 for 3, - half day, no lunch. Float Trips (Hyde or McKenzie boats) $350 for 1 or 2 people - includes lunch. $250 for one or two people - half day, no lunch. Back To The Top Private Schools at the DRC Resort Two day private and semi-private schools (2 or 3 students) are available. These programs are customized for people with limited time or wanting special tutoring. Programs are similar to basic or advanced Delaware River courses described above. April to mid-November, 2 days of instruction and use of equipment. Sorry, lodging and meals are NOT included. $550 for one person, $450 each for two persons, $400 each for three. $150 deposit per person required. One Day Introduction to Fly Fishing
About the trip: We stay at Small Hope Bay Lodge in cottages right on the beach. This is not just another fishing camp, but a classic, informal resort with miles of beach front, great food and an open bar. Everything is included in the price. While we’re bonefishing on the flats, your non-fishing companions will love the activities at Small Hope Bay Lodge; swimming, sunning, diving, snorkeling, touring and sailing. It’s a real fun vacation, not just a fishing trip. Our unique program is designed for both the first time bonefisherman and the experienced bonefisherman. We do not have lengthy seminars and we do not waste time with numerous casting clinics. Rather, after one day of critical clinics, we spend our time teaching you on the flats, with an instructor at your elbow. I guarantee you will learn to bonefish. You don’t need super skills as many would have you believe. If you can cast 35 to 40 feet, we will teach you to catch bonefish.
2006 Andros Bonefish Programs
At Small Hope Bay Lodge ___March 19-24 ___March 26-31 ___November 12-17 Program is the best of all worlds. I have combined the best of my guides with the best of the Andros Island Bonefish Club and we have the option of fishing the North and Middle Bights, Youngs Sound and the West Side on a daily basis. Trip is designed for skilled and first time bonefishers. Trip includes: Ground transportation, 5 nights, 6 days in beautiful creek/ocean view cabins with air conditioned rooms, modern baths and refrigerators, 3 delicious meals per day, 4 days of guided fishing from modern, fast, bonefish skiffs with the best guides in the Bahamas. Also, free drinks during cocktail hour; bottled water and pop in boats; includes room taxes and laundry service. Everything is included except gratuities and air fare. Cost of the program is $2795, based on two anglers per room and two persons per guide. A deposit of $1200 is required at registration, full payment is due on January 15, 2006.
_July 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 2006 Trip includes 5 full day floats plus 1 wade day
on the fabulous Missouri River tail water between Holter Dam and
Cascade, MT, Including a one float day in the “Land of the
Giants: where you will land 20” to 28” browns and bows
on dry flies, simply incredible! Trip includes: 6 nights accommodations
at the Sentinel Ranch house, excellent private dining at the Sentinel
Ranch with our own private chef, including wines, beer and drinks
and river side lunches, plus ground transportation. Everything is
included except air fare and tips for the guides. Cost for the 6
night, 6 fishing day trip is $2795 - $1300 deposit. Balance due
May 16, 2006 -
July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 2006
I cant be more emphatic about the quality of the
rising trout/dry fly sight fishing on the lower Clark Fork (and
the Bitterroot). Big wild rainbows and browns sip mayflies and caddis
and zip straight into your backing. In the past two years weve
been hooking 30 to 50+ fish per float - and these are sipping
fish in the 16-1/2 to 23 class. Floats start 9:00ish in the A.M.,
and go to dark in the P.M. and includes our mid afternoon streamside
alfresco dining on the river. Delicious grilled elk or beef,
duck or pheasant with salads, veggies and breads Bottles of Merlot,
Cabernet and Chardonnay, whatever you like, topped off with a nice
cigar (if you wish). Then its back to sipping trout until dark.
Note: Your registration will be confirmed in writing
upon acceptance of your deposit. We will send you directions to
the DRC and a checklist of what you will need. Full payment is due
30 days prior to Delaware School, wade guide and float trip dates,
60 days prior to Rocky Mountain and Bahamas Programs and 90 days
prior to the Alaska trip. No refunds after these deadlines. We strongly
urge trip insurance. Please make checks payable to AL CAUCCI FLYFISHING
and return the enclosed form with your deposit. Thank you. |
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