GUIDING

Book a trip by clicking the button below calling or emailing the Handmade Angler

413-454-8925

jay@handmadeangler.com

Introduction/lesson:

Lessons are 3 hours of instruction and practice with all gear provided. This is the perfect way to get introduced to the sport of fly fishing. The first hour is spent on the lawn at a park to go over casting mechanics and technique. The next two hours are spent on the water where we practice drifting, mending, and where the practical applications of casting. The focus of this trip is to gain the foundation principles around casting and presenting a fly. Intermediate and advanced lessons focusing on specific techniques can be arranged.

150.00$ single

250.00$ double

50.00$ additional ( up to 4)

520.00$ Introduction package Single: (1 lesson, 1 half-day wade trip, 1 half-day float trip) Paid in full, good for one full-season.

Larger groups can be accommodated upon request

Float trips:

Some of the best fishing happens from a boat. I run an Outcast raft with a fishing oar frame. These vessels allow us to access water wade-fisherman can only drool over. Its a great way to explore many miles of river in a single day.

Half-day single: 325.00$

Half-day double: 375.00$

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Full-day single: 400.00$

Full-day double: 500.00$

Larger groups can be accommodated upon request

Wade trips:

We will hike into a location and tear it up. Personally I love to be fishing off the beaten trail and I want to share that with my guests.

Half-day single: 325.00$

Half-day double: 375.00$

Half-day triple: 425.00$

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Full-day single: 400.00$

Full-day double: 500.00$

Full-day triple: 600.00$

Larger groups can be accommodated upon request

Bass

Massachusetts is home to very respectable large and small-mouth bass fishing. These hard hitting and hard fighting fish are really fun to catch on fly tackle. Bass pond trips can accommodate up to two anglers. Connecticut River trips are run out of a 17’ flats boat and can accommodate one or two anglers. #splatpopgulp

Bass pond: See float trip rates

Connecticut River: 500.00$

Multi-day backpacking and float trips:

If you are looking for a true backcountry experience, we can arrange something from an overnight to multiple nights in the wilderness. Please contact me for details. Each trip is tailored to the client.

Lodging:

I can book rooms at the Deerfield Inn (https://www.deerfieldinn.com) for 200$ a night for double occupancy if you book my guide service two consecutive days. 50% deposit is required for this option.

Day Trips include: I will have the flies and other gear necessary. Anglers are encouraged to bring their favorite fly rod, a selection of flies, and a water bottle. Clients are expected to bring: valid fishing license, lunch, water, appropriate clothing, insect repellent, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

A deposit of 100$ is due at booking. Deposits are refundable up to 5 days beforehand. If I have to cancel the trip due to unsafe conditions or other un-predicted events the client receives a full-refund. Because of changing conditions the guide will contact you the day before the trip to confirm meet time, meet place, and other logistics.

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