Animas Valley Anglers Newsletter-Trout | Steelhead

	2-7-06 Winter Fly Fishing Fishing has been fantastic the past couple weeks on both the Animas and San Juan. Day time temps have been in the 40's and 50's making for comfortable angling and active trout. The Animas is flowing crystal clear and the midges are popping big time. The Juan is flowing around 350 cfs and is clear-green. Fish are eating midges, BWOs' and junk patterns. Book now for a fantastic winter fly fishing adventure. specials \| 2006 guide rates
	2006 Bookings and Predictions We are taking reservations for winter angling as well as the rest of the season. If the winter fishing is any indication, we are looking at a fantastic season here in the Southwest. Ignore rumors of drought and dry rivers; the snow pack looks to be around 45 to 60 percent of normal and our wettest winter months are just around the corner. Please drop us a line, we would love to hear from you all.
	Will's fall steelhead trip was a success! He was not eaten by a grizzly, so look forward to another year with him on the oars. Stay tuned for more photos from this years trip.
	Float Trips on the Rio Grande near Creede We are taking reservations for the 2006 Rio Grande float season near Creede and South Fork Colorado. Cast streamers and poppers in March, April and May or work giant dries to rising trout in mid June through July. Spots are filling fast...so book soon. Animas Valley Anglers site
	New Page...Train Trip Fly Fishing Check out this new page detailing our exciting historic train trips to remote sections of the Animas River. Train Trips
	Hosted Adventure Travel! Monstrous steelhead in British Columbia on the Babine River, brown trout as long as your leg in New Zealand or bonefish, permit and tarpon on the fly in the warm tropical waters of Mexico at Casa Blanca Lodge can all be yours with one quick call. AvA offers hosted and non-hosted trips. Check out or destination pages for more info and hosted dates. We can also set up trips that fit your schedule. Send us an e-mail or call (1-970-259-0484) for details and openings for these special trips. Babine Norlakes Camp \| Casa Blanca Lodge
	Casa and Playa Blanca in southern Mexico are fantastic salt water lodges offering incredible flats fishing. Casa Blanca
	New Zealand Josh is currently in NZ guiding and hosting trips with Nick King. Sounds like the fishing has been unreal. Drop us a line to secure a spot for next year.
	photo bar info (from top to bottom) Winter time bow-Animas River, monster steelie from Kispiox River BC, Chris working the Animas, Chris and happy client on upper Rio Grande Colorado, upper Juan cut-bow.

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Cheers,
Chris, Will, Rick, Josh, Tim, Marc, Charlie and Ralph

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