If it swims,
we'll cast to it. Over the years our passion for fly fishing has put us into some interesting situations casting to some pretty interesting fish. Our adventures have paired us up toe to toe with world record sized steelhead from the Skeena system in north-central British Columbia, to tarpon in Belize, to bonefish and permit in Ascension Bay. One of our favorite locations is in north-central Canada at Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp. The other is Casa Blanca and Playa Blanca south of Cancun. Want to step up your trout fishing? Consider casting dries to large grumpy brown trout in New Zealand. The best part about these destinations is the ease of travel in addition to some of the best fly fishing in the world.

Animas Valley Anglers and adventure travel
It has taken a long time for us to find the best steelhead, saltwater and giant brown trout destinations. In so many cases our adventures were logistical nightmares. On numerous treks to the tropics we have found our selves on buses, pongas, ferries, water taxis, and chicken trucks all in one trip. It was fun, the adventure of it and all, but we know you don't need all these distractions. Just getting your schedule cleared and the time away from the office is hard enough. We have done the dirty work making worry-free travel for you, your fishing partners or family. Contact us today for more info or click the links for details on the Babine, Kispiox, NZ or Casa and Playa Blanca.

Hosted trips
are fishing adventures that your AvA guides help to arrange, and then accompany you on the journey as a host and friend. We will be there at the lodge with you enjoying the fishing as well as telling fish tales at the end of the day over dinner and drinks. We are right there to oversee that your trip is going well and help out in the rare event there is a problem. We will help with gear, tackle and any other logistical matters so you can sit back and enjoy your vacation. As hosts, we also act as your personal liaison to the staff and guide crew at the lodge. These trips are made possible through our connections and personal relationships with the owners, staff and guides at Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp, Casa Blanca and Playa Blanca lodges as well as fly fishing adventures in New Zealand. There are absolutely no additional costs for booking a hosted trip.

Non hosted trips
are excursions that we can help to arrange to any of our key destinations or anywhere else you have been dreaming to fish around the globe. While we may not be there in person, we will certainly join you in sprit. At our main destinations; Casa Blanca, Playa Blanca and Babine Norlakes we will help book your week from start to finish. We will work directly with either the lodge owner or their managers and booking staff to make your booking easy and worry free.

For any other destination, be it Alaska, Mongolia or any were in between we will get you set up with Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures. Yellow Dog is made up of a team of fishing guides and world travelers who have also made contacts at various lodges in all corners of the globe. These guys are long time friends and will take very good care of your destination needs. Just drop us a line and we'll get the ball rolling.

Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp
is located on the upper reaches of the Babine River were some of the largest steelhead in the world reside. The Babine is a Class 1 fishery managed to protect the mighty fish that live there. (protected?) These mighty sea-run rainbows average 14 to 18 pounds with a chance at 30 plus pound fish of a life time on each cast. Pierce Clegg is the owner, operator and head guide. His wife Anita runs the show and coordinates bookings and arrangements from Smithers BC when the camp is open. The camp opens the second week of September and runs till mid November. Click the Babine Norlakes Logo below for more info, hosted week dates, rates and open dates. Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp

new Mykiss Guide Service on the Kispiox River and Dawn Chorus B & B
The Kispiox River is more than just a world-class steelhead stream, it is a year-round destination for relaxation and adventure. Spring and summer offers hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, birding as well as trout and salmon fishing. Fall provides some of the best steelheading in the world. Winter months are perfect for the ski and snowboard enthusiast. Sledding, ice skating and hockey are also popular activities. Todd and Kathy Stockner offer a wonderful year-round experience at their hideaway in the Kispiox Valley. Todd is booked for most of the steelhead season, but openings do come available from time to time. Call AvA for details and feel free to check the Kispiox page for more info and images. Mykiss Guiding and Dawn Chorus B&B.

Casa Blanca and Playa Blanca
are located south of Cancun Mexico on the tip of a narrow coastal island on the southern edge of Ascension Bay. The lodge is surrounded by Sian Ka'an, a biosphere reserve that is free of development, resorts, towns and other lodges. The surrounding reserve covers over 1.5 million acres making every mangrove-rimmed lagoon, sand flat, and secluded bay home to schools of bonefish, permit and tarpon. A chartered flight from Cancun is the only way in and is included in the lodge rate. The season of operation is nearly year-round and we offer hosted and non hosted weeks throughout the year. Please click below for more info, hosted weeks, rates and open dates. From time to time there are last minute openings so please feel free to call and see what is available at a discounted price.

new New Zealand
Josh Jarvis of AvA is your host for trips to brown trout heaven. More info will be posted here soon, as well as an NZ page with photos, details, dates and rates. Stay tuned.