Summer Trip

Summer 2011 Fly Fishing Trips First Adventure   Next summer First Adventure is offering some great fly-fishing trips in Colorado.  From new anglers to advance, First Adventure is waiting for you to come wet a line with us.  Come join us in Rocky Mountain National Park for a true fly-fishing adventure! The "Cottage" Don't worry we won't make you sleep on the ground for four nights.  Our facilities at Ravencrest Chalet offer "bunk" style sleeping and full bath accommodations.  The "Cottage" houses a max of eight people on each side of the building.  Both sides have full baths and the building has a commons area with a mini fridge, couch, and coffee maker. All meals are served "family style."  We will be doing some BBQ lunches out in the park on our days of fishing. Who is First Adventure and AJ Dudek From an early age, A.J. Dudek had a passion for the outdoors and pursuing the things that God has created.  With a little help from his father Lee, A.J. began learning the art of angling, hunting, and wildlife conservation. A.J. Dudek grew up in N.E. Wisconsin.  Originally learning how to fish with worms and spinners, A.J. moved out to Colorado where he started learning the art of fly angling. Fly-fishing became a true passion and the next few years were spent teaching and guiding in Durango, CO and Estes Park, CO. Working in fly shops all over the country has allowed A.J. to become an accomplished guide, fly tier, and educator. His first love is trout, but A.J. enjoys fishing for river small mouth, carp, steelhead, and is hoping to get into some saltwater angling. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute, and a newly wed, A.J. and his wife Jen, and daughter Ainsley now reside in the Denver area. Being the founder/director of First Adventure, A.J. is hoping to see the business grow and expand nationally at some point  Here is the website to First Adventure http://www.firstadventuretrips.com/First_Adventure/Welcome.html Dates will soon be announced!  These will be a July or August date call me a 920-639-5615 if you think you might want to join us or have some questions. Deposit will be due at the end of February But I would like a verbal commitment by the end of December There will be 10 slots available We need at least 6 to make the trip Special note. This trip is not offered through Into The Air ,but a group of guys that love to fish. So there will be NO  trip insurance provided.To keep cost low you may be asked to drive a 2-4 hour segment of the trip. You will also have to provide the cost of your meal to and from  Colorado. You will assume any cost of injury traveling to and from Colorado as well. This will be my first time out there but knowing AJ I am sure this will be a first class trip   Best  Nathan LEARN HOW TO FLY FISH Our facilities are located in beautiful Estes Park, CO.  Being only minutes away from Rocky Mountain National Park gives our clients a great backdrop to learn how to fly-fish for wild trout!  TRIP DETAILS: - All trips run from Thursday night to Sunday night.  (Check in is after 12:00 p.m. on Thursday and check out is before 12:00 a.m. on Monday). -4 nights/3 days of food and lodging -Three days of guided fly-fishing, and instruction -All equipment is included.  If you have items that you would like to bring feel free to do so.  The First Adventure team will inspect the equipment to see if it would be adequate for the trips. -Age limit is 12-65 years old. We want to provide each individual with a successful week that is tailored to his or her needs and desires.   Total Price= $595.00 per person (Price does include transportation,Lodge, food while at First Adventure, fishing license, and flies) What other cost might there be?   We have tried to include everything you need. But you will need to provide your meals to and from First Adventure and any other things you may want on the road. I will have a cooler to put drinks and things that will need to be kept cold. We will be traveling in a 15 passenger van if we have over 6 people. if we have only 6 we will take a Ford Expedition Travel time to First Adventure:  18 hours

Are there any fish still around?

One of the most asked questions these days.. The answer is yes, although you must be willing to travel and do some more walking.There are Coho in the Kewaunee and Browns in the Oconto. One key to fishing this time of year is low and slow presentation. You must also offer a more natural drift. Fish want to use the least about of energy to get the most amout of food. Good luck out there

Any Questions?

I hope everyone is out fishing these days.  This blog is meant to be “Q & A” as well as an information source.  Go ahead and shoot those questions in - and I will do my best to answer them.  I will also post fishing reports occasionally and hopefully a lot of fish pictures.  Please email your fishing pictures.  They might be better than mine and we will get them up for everyone to see.

Best,

Nathan