Next AvailableOct 11
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Fish the legendary rivers of southern Vermont and Eastern NY with seasoned fly fishing guide, John Rogers. The area streams and rivers where home waters of Lee Wolfe, Charles Orvis and John Atherton to name just a few. Manchester, as your central hub, offers tons of wonderful hotels, restaurants and activities great for the entire family but if you're all about the fishing there's 6 diverse and equally wonderful steams where you can chase wild browns, hold over rainbows, or native brookies - with over 120 miles of river to choose from you're sure to have a blast. Wade fish or for the ultimate experience book John's drift boat and get to the untouched places and less pressured fish. Either way how can you go wrong in the valley's and streams of the Taconic and Green Mountain ranges.
About Your Vermont Fly Fishing Guide: Fly fishing is in John's blood - his father hailed from Western North Carolina with 3 generations of fly fisherman while his Mom was from Manhattan with a father who built a small cabin by hand on the banks of the Beaverkilll in upstate NY. John's first trout was taken at an early age on this famed NY river and he's brought several thousand more to hand in Western Carolina, NH, VT and places beyond over the years. As time went by and opportunities presented John pursued trout across the globe, from the Western American rivers, creeks and high altitude lakes to the rivers and streams of Labrador, New Zealand and Europe. Some of his escapades and fish have been chronicled in the Orvis News and American Angler Magazine.
John has been a fly fishing in southern Vermont for over 30 years and a licensed and endorsed Vermont fly fishing guide for the past six years.
The guide carries unique knowledge for their territory.
Prides themselves with top equipment and flies.
100% of people would recommend them to a friend.
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Arlington, VT
Private boat Experience
Take a guided fly fishing float trip on the legendary Battenkill river or one of several other highly productive rivers in the area not as well known (a.k.a. pressured). The 14' Smithfly fly fishing raft will get us to the unreached places targeting browns, rainbows and brook trout. You will fish from the boat and in certain key spots get out a wade. We will fly fish employing several tactics and techniques depending on the hatch, conditions and fish behavior. Some approaches are common, some are old school and some I've developed over years of fishing these waters.
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Arlington, VT
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Arlington, VT
Get out for a guided wade trip to the upper stretches of the Green Mountain tributaries for brookies or concentrate on key pools and runs for browns and rainbows in the main branches of one of 5 epic southern Vermont rivers. This is a great way to go when you don't have time to float an entire section or are very new to the sport and want to focus on the fundamentals of casting, line management, wading and reading rivers .
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Arlington, VT
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Arlington, VT
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Sight fishing the flats for cruising Carp with a fly rod is a blast. Weather you are tuning-up for a trip to the salt in pursuit of bones/permit/reds or just want the thrill of sight fishing for these powerful beasts (5-10 pound range) you sure to have a lot of fun. (Experienced Flyfishers only.)
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Arlington, VT
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Arlington, VT
Private boat Experience
Southern Vermont and Eastern NY has well over 70 miles of quality water spread out across 3 main rivers systems (BattenKill, Hoosic and Walloomsac). Book a two day guided fly fishing float trip package and fish the two best fishing streams at the time of your trip. It's a great way to see and experience the fishery and maybe learn a few new techniques and approaches along the way.
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Arlington, VT
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Arlington, VT
Private boat Experience
As the temps begin to cool off and the big browns begin to get aggressive and take on their fall spawning colors it’s the perfect time to get out a target them with terrestrials, nymphs and streamers. You won’t get the quantity of fish we see in the spring and early summer but the quality can be epic.
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Arlington, VT
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October 11, 2024
John is the best guide. He really knows the water and works really hard to make sure you have a most successful day. He’s also a delightful personality
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October 11, 2024
Three months before I sold my business I dreamed of the first couple of things that I would do when I locked my door for the last time. . The first was to visit my son who lived out of state. The second was to wet a line with my old college roommate John Rogers. Back in college John would guide me , some 30 plus years ago ....long before he became a professional accomplished guide. We fished the Wallomsac and the Hoosic. Not only did he put me on the fish , but educated me on the area and fisheries as well. Thanks for the memories. Cant wait to return
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October 11, 2024
My wife and I and our 14-year old son went out for a day of fishing with John Rogers as our guide. John is an amazing guide! He knows how to fish, but more importantly, he knows how to teach people to fish. He spent time with my 14-year-old son and really worked with him to know what flies to use and how to cast where the fish will bite. We would highly recommend John for anyone looking for a great fishing experience! Can’t wait to come back to Vermont and do it again! Thanks John for a great day!
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October 11, 2024
John was very knowledgeable and provided an incredible experience. I was a first timer and he made me feel like an expert by the end of the day. I had so much fun.
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October 11, 2024
The knowledge I learned alone was worth the trip, then there were fish! And some more fish, then a few fish more. John Rogers was the most knowledgeable guide you could ask for!
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October 11, 2024
Wonderful day on the Battenkill with John Rogers. John is a very knowledgeable guide and teacher. Most importantly his positive attitude and guidance made for a very memorable day on the river. No doubt that I have found a great guide and friend to fish the Battenkill!
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