FLY FISHING

The Gunnison River (or "Gunny" as the locals call her) is renowned as a rainbow and brown trout fishery. Trophy fish of 20+ inches are the prize of these waters. All trips are staffed with professional fly fishing guides and conducted as either floats or walk and wades.

Black Canyon Anglers is a member of Trout Unlimited.

Catch and Release: Black Canyon Anglers practices "catch and release" principles. Barbless hooks are required.

Season: Mid May through early October. Please call or e-mail for availability.

Float Trips 2006- 2007 season
trip length	2 guests/1 guide
1 day	$1,000 (per boat)
2 day	$2,400 (per boat)
3 day	$3,000 (per boat)
* gear boat - 2 day	$1,200 (per boat)
* gear boat - 3 day	$1,500 (per boat)

* This is an optional extra charge to pay for an extra guide to row an extra boat. This boat will carry all the camp gear and the guide will perform most of the camp chores. This provides more room in your boat and also frees up your personal boat guide to spend more time with you fishing.

Prices are based on 2 guests and 1 guide per boat and include all rafting gear, camping gear, food, shuttle fees, horse pack fees, and federal user fees. A tip for the guides based on their performance is greatly appreciated at the end of the trip. Guests are responsible for their own personal gear - fishing equipment (rentals available), license, flies, sleeping bag (rentals available), personal clothing, etc. All trips begin with a van ride over a rough 4x4 road to the rim of the canyon. From there all guests and guides hike a moderate 1 mile trail down the Chukar Trail to the river while carrying their personal gear. All float trips cover a 14 mile stretch of river and take out downstream at the confluence with the North Fork of the Gunnison River .

Black Canyon Anglers prides itself on serving delicious food that includes hot breakfasts, tasty lunches, and gourmet dinner (filet mignon or salmon).

Walk and Wade Trips
trip length	private	2 guests/1 guide
full day	$425	$475

Several destinations ranging from moderate to advanced hiking and wading are offered to meet the desire of all angling and physical abilities. Full day walk and wade trips are provide with lunch. Rental fishing equipment is available.

Reservations: Advanced reservations are required for all trips.

Group Sizes: Float Trips: Black Canyon Anglers is allowed to take a maximum of 12 people (8 clients and 4 guests in 4 boats) per day on the river per BLM regulations. Black Canyon Anglers reserves the right to combine smaller parties in order to fill all the available spots on any given launch day. On overnight trips a common campsite must be shared by all 12 people per BLM regulations.

Walk and Wade Trips: Group sizes are determined by the guests' needs.

Payment: Payment is accepted by credit card (VISA or MasterCard) or check. When a credit card is used to charge the initial deposit of a trip it is understood that it will also be used to pay the remaining balance of the trip at the scheduled time unless other arrangements are made in advance.

Cancellation Policy: Deposit: 50% of trip cost guarantees reservation.
Balance: Due 90 days prior to the activity.
Cancellations: Accepted under the following conditions.
Outside of 90 days from the activity = loss of $200 per boat cancellation fee.
Inside of 90 days from the activity = loss of full payment
No shows are charged full payment.

Black Canyon Anglers does not accept cancellations or offer refunds for trips impacted by weather or river conditions. All efforts will be made to conduct the best trip possible with the given situation.

Recommended Equipment List
On overnight trips each guest is provided with a "waterproof" river dry bag with shoulder straps in which to carry his/her personal gear.

River:
personal water bottle (very important)
hat, sunglasses, and sun screeen
bathing suit or quick drying shirts and shorts
river sandals or old sneakers (they will get wet)
warm layered clothing during inclement weather - polypropylene, fleece, or wool (no cotton)
day pack (to organize and access personal gear such as camera, sunscreen, etc.)
rain gear

Camp:
sleeping bag and sleeping pad*
flash light
dry shoes and socks
dry change of clothes (warm layered clothing - nights can be cool before mid June and after early September)
towel and toiletries
insect repellant

Fishing:
wading boot (no cleated boots allowed)*
wading socks (for wet wading)*
stocking foot waders (early and late season trips only)*
fly rod and reel (5-6 weight with floating line, one back up rod and reel is suggested per group)*
leaders (9 foot in 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x)**
tippet (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x)**
strike indicators, split shot, and fly floatant**
flies**

* = available for rent     
** = available for purchase at the fly shop

RESERVATIONS OR QUESTIONS?
Contact us at (970) 835-5050
info@blackcanyonanglers.com

Black Canyon Anglers
Box 180
2474 J-50
Austin, CO 81410

phone: (970) 835-5050
fax: (970) 835-4625
web: blackcanyonanglers.com
email: info@blackcanyonanglers.com