10-6-05 Fall fly fishing
is possibly the best time of the year to fish our waters; cool days, the aspens are changing, steady insect hatches and trout on the fly. Fall also marks the time of year when Will along with a couple other steelie bums head north in pursuit of elusive steelhead on the fabled waters of the Kispiox, Babine, Bulkley, Copper and other secret streams in BC. Operations will continue here in the Southwest with fantastic angling on the San Juan, Animas, mountain creeks, Root Pond and Dolores.

Early winter angling
is just about here. Consider spending a little time this winter on the San Juan, Animas or a snowshoe and fish guided trip on a small creek. We have great snow for the skiers and boarders as well as top-notch winter angling. Drop us a line for more info or to book your 2006 fly fishing vacation with Animas Valley Anglers.

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. Animas Valley Anglers site

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

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BC steelie from the Kis, Chuck, Charlie (AvA's new trout spotting pup)Chris and Bill on Root Pond, wicked bow release, and Will and a valley cut-bow.

what a great season...thanks to you all!
Ok, we know the season is far from over, because we do have some of the best fall and winter fly fishing in the USA, but we just wanted to say thanks to all of you who helped make this the best season yet. Keep in touch and come for a visit this fall, winter and spring.

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