Grande Ronde River Flyfishing Guide - Steelhead on surface Flies. Fly fishing with Dennis and Mike Dickson

The 3 day Cabin/Campout:

Anglers begin their 3 day adventure from Washington's Bogans Oasis, overlooking the Grande Ronde River.

Plan on lots of fishing:

Day 1 fishing starts early and finishes at nightfall. We fish many of the productive pools only minutes from Bogan's. Comfortable lodging and wonderful meals provided from the lodge. (No extra costs!)

Day 2 Begins as Day 1 but after another fishing morning a splendid luncheon provided, anglers will gather their camping supplies as we head off to our mid-river camp. After settling in, angler should expect to flyfish steelhead in some more of the finest dry-line waters of the Grande Ronde.

Day 3 campout finishes the 3 day adventure. Stay as long as you like. The outfitted camp is yours for the stay.

About the fishing:

Absolutely the greatest rush in freshwater, is raising steelhead to surface flies. One of the finest steelhead streams in the world, for swimming surface flies, is Washington's own Grande Ronde River, and its wild summer steelhead. Dennis and staff has been guiding the GR. since the mid eighties, and now the Dickson Guides are ready to show you how to fish it. These 3 day flyfishing Cabin/campouts will cover all aspects of floating and sinktip line presentations as you fish some twenty miles of this world class fishery. Skaters, bombers, grease lining, wet fly swing on an open loop, which pools to fish, what flies to fish, an

d how to fish them. Only six anglers are allowed per trip, while you are fishing from sunrise to sunset. There are so many pools!

Dickson's floating Line Head System has revolutionized the flyfishing market.......was designed to flyfish the surface rising GR steelhead. Each guide will have rods set up.......so you too, can feel the strength and power of a steelhead, on a trout rod! Discovering the nuances of the lie water, where the steelhead hold, which pools consistently hold fish, and avoiding those that don't.........is worth the trip itself! A great primer:

Well, I just got back to civilization and wanted to say thanks for showing me a good time over on the Grande Ronde. I had so much fun and learned a lot, from all of you guys. It was my first guided trip. I got to fish with Mike the most, I enjoyed his company and I learned a lot from him. He was always there to help out and to laugh along with me and my comedy of errors. From overspinning reels to near-dunkings, I had some good laughs with him!

I also wanted give a big thanks to you for coaching me into that steelhead on a dry. It was the most exciting thing that's ever happened at the other end of my fly line! Just to see the take and feel the fish on...I don't see how it can get better than that! Fishing that afternoon with you and getting a fish on top like that made the trip for me. It's something I'll remember for the rest of my life and I can't thank you enough for that.

3 day campout: $599 / angler (Single occupancy)
- - 2007 dates will be coming
Ask for specific dates!

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Awesome value Ask for details!

See the River Level Page for links to interesting graphs of the Grande Ronde
fish movement.

All Permits covered: Dickson's has all necessary and legal permits for fishing and camping on Washington Grande Ronde waters. Licensed, bonded, and insured.

All dates must be confirmed by Dennis Dickson, Flyfishing before booking any date or guide trip. [425-238-3537]

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Dennis Dickson, Flyfishing
PO Box 295
Arlington WA 98223

Grande Ronde Campouts:
Three day Cabin/campout/ 6 angler group:
Per angler paid in full: $599.00
Single occupancy
deposit: $300.00

Frequently Asked Questions:

A) $599/ angler. How come so inexpensive compared to other outfitters?
Just a good deal!

B) 6 angler trips: Is there room to spread out and fish?
We believe the key to our steelheading success is personal attention. Rare to even have two of our guides & clients working the same pool. Tons of fishing water.

C) Only October?
Yup, few fish in September, good camping / surface fishing weather ends by Oct 20.

D) What dates are available?
Depends on size of party. Contact for availability.

E) Can a novice catch a steelhead?
We specialize in getting first-timers into fish.

F) How good would you rate your Grande Ronde Cabin/Campout?
Pretty good I guess. We experience about a 90% return rate each year. We started the campout trips back in 1990. We like to think we do it well. The Cabin/campout fishing will be awesome!

G) What is the best way to contact you for more information?
Happy to send a complete description. Email through Dickson Flyfishing or just call. Dennis usually carries his cell phone: 425 238 3537