September Fly Fishing Adventures

Come September, the clear waters of the Middle Fork begin cooling down from the summer heat, and the river sees a lot less traffic. Cooler weather means that the fishing picks up considerably as our native cutts begin to pack on the weight for the difficult winter that lay ahead.

September can be one of the most special times of the year to be on the Middle Fork, and Solitude River Trips leads several fly fishing excursions at this time. The nights are cooling down, but the days are still quite comfortable. With the cooling nights the aspens that intermingle with the lodgepole pines begin to put on a riotous show of color-the river in fall is beautiful beyond words! Because the water is lower at this time of year, we begin our float downstream from our normal put-in point, making the trip roughly 70 miles. This gives us more time to focus longer on productive fishing spots!

At this time of year, we use rafts instead of drift boats, as they allow us to maneuver the Middle Fork's many rapids more smoothly. The small rafts allow us to run all of the rapids, where as the drift boats would at times require our guests to walk around some rapids and thus cut into your fishing time. Our rafts are extremely maneuverable, allowing us to hold in eddies and other good water longer than possible with a "conventional" white water raft. These specially designed rafts have a sturdy platform floor in the stern and transom, with a casting brace and a comfortable seat back.

While our craft are slightly different than in mid-summer, our seasoned fly fishing guides are still present, ready to help novice anglers master their cast … or lead skilled anglers to where the lunkers lie.

Our fly fishing guides have years of experience fly fishing many different rivers in many places and are truly fishing guides, not just raft guides. They are skilled at both skills and are second to none for they're all-around abilities. Whether it's showing you a new presentation technique, helping a beginner or intermediate in camp improve their casting skills, cooking up one of their favorite dishes, playing an instrument or just general conversation, you'll find them knowledgeable guides … and wonderful companions.

YOUR SEPTEMBER FLY FISHING TRIP INCLUDES...

All meals while on the river, including lunch the last day, sleeping bag, deluxe soft pad, life jacket, roomy four person tent for every two people, camp chairs, dining table, complimentary water resistant duffle for your personal gear (size: 12"x24"), waterproof container for your day use items, eating utensils, drink cup, watter bottle, plenty of ice, wine with dinner only, and an ample supply of cold beverages. All the above, with the addition of all fishing gear. Two guests per boat and guide. If you have a favorite rod and reel, please feel free to bring it along.

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