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HC - 1Box 1290
Starlight, PA, 18461
Phone : 1 ( 570 ) 635 - 5880
Phone : 1 ( 800 ) 6 - MAYFLY
Fax : 1 ( 570 ) 635 - 5844
email : drc@hancock.net
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Al Caucci Fly Fishing 2008 Programs Al Caucci Flyfishing Schools at the DRC
Our instructor’s are among the finest in the country (14 in all), many have 10 to 20 years experience on the Delaware, are NY licensed, certified guides, superb casters, fly tiers and angler/entomologist’s. I fish with them and personally taught them about the Delaware system and its hatches. They are extraordinary fly fishers and friendly professionals of the highest order. We also have a few bright young guides who have picked up the program quickly. Our facility is on the finest wild trout river east of Montana, featuring the best pools on the ‘blue ribbon’ West Branch. No fancy stuff - just large comfortable clean rooms with gourmet dining exclusively for students, staff and returning customers. We have a unique fly shop that has everything you need to help you become a master fly fisher. When you inquire about other flyfishing schools, make sure they can meet the above criteria - you deserve nothing less. 3-Day Advanced River Guided Program (for intermediate to advanced anglers) O.K., so you've been fly fishing for years, in fact, you're pretty good and consider yourself in the upper 30%, and you would never consider (dare I say the word) flyfishing school. WRONG! This program has nothing to do with our Basic School. It includes: 2-1/2 days of ‘hatch match’ guided fishing, 3 mornings of tune up clinics on casting, presentation, entomology, flies and more, 2 nights lodging and 8 gourmet meals (3 meals on Friday and Saturday and 2 on Sunday) by Chef Fabio from Lake Como, Italy. Plus 2 ‘cocktail hours’ with hors d’oeuvres, wines and beer and lots of fun! Free loaners of ‘top of the line’ equipment for you to test and fish with. I personally teach and guide in this program. My guides and I are with you from 8:00 A.M. until 10:00 or 11:00 P.M. We fish, eat, talk and sleep trout fishing for 3 days. It's a must experience for trout fishers at any level. I designed these programs for the intermediate and advanced fly fisher to improve your presentation for selective trout. Many experienced anglers get frustrated on the Delaware because they don't understand the habits of wild, selective trout and the insects that they feed on. We concentrate on solving the hatch problems on the river, selecting the proper imitations, then making the proper approach and presentation. Fishing with nymphs, emergers, duns and spinners is a part of this program. Go to 2008 school dates Same price as novice program (see below) Back To The Top 3 Day Famous Flyfishing Schools (for the novice and beginner) Now in our 24nd consecutive season on the West Branch! Learn to fly fish with my friendly, expert staff with an instructor at your elbow. We teach all the basics, but what separates us from the others is that we teach you to fish on the river over wild trout. We point out rising fish and explain what flies they’re taking and why. We are a 'hands on' flyfishing school -- by the end of the first day you will be casting to wild trout on our beautiful private stretch of the West Branch. Casting, fly selection, bug identification, nymph, streamer and dry fly presentation are all part of the program, plus much more. Save yourself years of frustrating trial and error by learning the proper way, on the river, in just 3 days and have lots of fun in the process. Three-day course fee is $590 per student. Room and meals are $295 per person (prices are based on double occupancy). ‘On the river” accommodations at the DRC for 2 nights with 8 meals. Thursday evening arrival, add $60 per person (double occupancy) $100 for a private room. Non-Fishing rate is also $295. $300 deposit required with registration, balance due 30 days prior to date selected. · Basic Course and Advanced River Guided Programs run concurrently
Please call for Summer and Fall School Dates. Schools are filling up fast, so give us a
call soon.
Our seasoned wade and float guides are licensed, certified and
have all been personally taught by me and have many years of experience
on the Delaware. They know the river's moods and hatches. Each is
a superb fly fisherman, caster and fly tyer. Our float and wade
guide service begins in early April and continues through November.
In the past we have been known mostly for our schools. Over the
years, our guide service has grown significantly into one of the
largest in the country and the best on the Upper Delaware with 14
full and part time river guides. Most of our staff have been instructing
and guiding with me on the Delaware for at least 10 years. Our younger
guides are ‘cream of the crop’, bright, well educated, upbeat, polite
and very talented. I take great pride in the knowledge that each
of my staff is a superb flyfisher, caster and they all know their
bugs; professionals who are dedicated to giving you the best fishing
opportunities the river has to offer. A $150 deposit is required with your registration. Balance due 30 days in advance of the dates selected. Call now for an instant registration at (570) 635-5897 (phone and fax) or (570)-807-5123 or email at alcaucci@hancock Check
out our 2007 River Update Photo Gallery here.
The size of these fish make the West Branch one of the top wild
trout rivers in the world for dry fly fishing. ne Day Introduction to Fly Fishing ___March 24-29 ___March 30-April 4-___November 9-14 ___November 16-2
About the trip: We stay at Andros Island Bonefish Club in rooms right on the ocean. The lodge features air conditioned rooms, a swimming pool, and easy access to the fishing flats. Our unique program is designed for both the first time bonefisherman and the experienced bonefisherman. We do not have lengthy seminars and we do not waste time with numerous casting clinics. Rather, after one day of critical clinics, we spend our time teaching you on the flats, with an instructor at your elbow. I guarantee you will learn to bonefish. You don’t need super skills as many would have you believe. If you can cast 35 to 40 feet, we will teach you to catch bonefish.
Click Here to see our recent Andros Pics Program is the best of all worlds. I have combined the best of my regular guides with the best of the Andros Island Bonefish Club and we have the option of fishing the North and Middle Bights, Youngs Sound, West Side and South Bight on a daily basis. Trip is designed for skilled and first time bonefishers. Trip includes: Ground transportation, 5 nights, 6 days in creek/ocean view cabins with air conditioned rooms, modern baths and refrigerators, 3 delicious meals per day, 4 days of guided fishing from modern, fast, bonefish skiffs with the best guides in the Bahamas. Also, a free drink during cocktail hour; bottled water and pop in boats; includes room taxes and laundry service. Everything is included except gratuities and airfare. Cost of the program is $2995, based on two anglers per room and two persons per guide. A deposit of $1400 is required at registration, full payment is due on January 15 and September 15, 2007. We highly recommend trip insurance. No refunds within 60 days. Back To The Top __June 27, 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2, 2008 This exciting new trip includes floating and wading on the world acclaimed Beaverhead and Big Hole Rivers, also includes float on “Secret River” that is all on private property with heavy hatches and wild browns & rainbows in the 18” – 23” class! Absolutely Incredible! Trip includes floating and wading the world acclaimed Beaverhead,
Big Hole rivers plus “Secret River” in style. 4 full-day
float trips 2 people per guide and 2 half day wade sessions on our
private stretch of the Beaverhead at the beautiful and private Source
Ranch – there will be no one at the ranch except my group. Price $3190 --- $1500 deposit at registration, Balance
on May 7. Guided trips on the famous spring creeks like
McCoys is also available but must be reserved months ahead of time
for a reasonable extra fee. Please inquire if you’re interested. -Montana ‘Ultimate’
Dry Fly Trip 2008 __JULY 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Includes a total of 6 guided float trip days in 2 venues on 3 of what most consider the best dry fly rivers in the world, 1 day float on the Bitterroot, 2 float days on the Clark Fork, 2 float days on the Missouri, and 1 float day in the Land of the Giants where you can hook 20-30 inch browns and rainbows on dry flies (you can opt for 3rd day on the Mo instead of the LOG trip if you prefer). As those of you who have been with me before know, it doesn't get any better for big rising fish on dry flies! Two great venues, 4 nights at the Doubletree in Missoula, and 3 nights at a ranch in Craig when we fish the Missouri. All inclusive - everything is included, food, accommodations, even airport pickup and ground transportation, everything except airfare and tips for guides and staff. Price $3600, all inclusive except for airfare and tips for the guides and staff. $1500 deposit at registration, balance due May 15, 2008. Option: $3100, I can reduce the trip for you from a 7night/6 day float trip to a 6night/5 day float day by arriving on July 6 instead of the July 5. I'm sure that these trips will go quickly so call us to reserve your spot.
-NEW! Sight Fishing For Trophy Brown Trout and Steelhead __October- March We are excited to offer two exciting late fall/winter
flyfishing destinations for trophy steelhead and brown trout. Sight
fish for huge brown trout and steelhead in medium to small tributaries
of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie with our expert guides. Oak Orchard,
Eighteen Mile Creek, and many other secret spots known to our guides,
plus the Salmon River are some of the famous Steelhead and lake
run brown trout streams we target. We also fish on the smaller tributaries
of Lake Erie know as “Steelhead Alley The trips run October – March Please call Jeff at the Delaware River Club 570-635-5880 for reservations and lodging/package details. Price for 1 or 2 people, full day with
a guide $390 Note: Your registration will be confirmed in writing
upon acceptance of your deposit. We will send you directions to
the DRC and a checklist of what you will need. Full payment is due
30 days prior to Delaware School, and guide trip dates. 60 days
prior to Rocky Mountain, Bahamas, and International Programs. No
refunds after these deadlines. We strongly urge trip insurance.
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