closing out the Season

Well, once again, another season has come and gone here at Bucktail Guide Service. Challenged by an exceptionally wet spring and summer, we managed to have many great fishing adventures resulting in some excellent fish being netted. However, Mother Nature has once again reminded us of who is in charge, and over the past few days, we experienced much colder overnight temperatures in the western mountains of Maine. Let's hope these temperatures result in an ever-increasing snowpack. 

I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to all those who fished with us this year. For those who were first-time clients, I hope you enjoyed your experience with us and will contact us again if we can help you out with a future fly-fishing adventure. For our repeat and long-term clients, thank you again for your patronage and loyalty to our business and brand. It is much appreciated. 

I would also like to acknowledge my clients who weathered having their trips changed in the fall due to a health issue I needed to address quickly. I appreciate your flexibility and understanding and for each of you checking back in with me to tell me how your revised trip went. Those check-ins were a great gift to me.......

So, as the traditional guiding season closes and we are ready for the long Maine winter, keep an eye out for additional newsletters and emails. My hope is they will make the time pass quicker until the start of next year's fishing season. 

bucktail news

New England Fly Fishing Show
January 5th -7th, Marlborough, MA.

https://flyfishingshow.com/marlborough-ma/

This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of flyfishing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, there is something for everyone. Lots of gear, equipment, and books for sale, as well as films & seminars from lodges, outfitters, experts, and guides.
 
Stop by Bucktail Guides Services' new booth and hear about our new guiding adventures on E-Bikes, and our latest adventures out west, and enter a raffle to win an Orvis Fly Rod setup, fly fishing books, and a free trip. 

Introduction to Fly Fishing
January 9th -February 13th, Portland, ME.

https://www.portlandadulted.org/programs

So, you want to learn how to flyfish?  Or, you are looking for a great Christmas gift. I am offering an Introduction to Fly Fishing course through the Portland Adult Education program.  This six-session (2 hours per week) class will cover all the topics needed to get you started in the great sport. I will cover the basic equipment needed to get started, parts of a fly rod, setting up your fly rod, fly lines, tippets, casting, understanding flies, entomology 101, reading water, what flies should you use, setting up basic rigs, and knots.

Each class participant will receive an Orvis Encounter Fly Rod set-up with Orvis's Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing (by Tom Rosenbaurer. A course fee of $200 per person will be charged. 

Registration begins December 11th at the embedded link above. Only 10 slots will be made available. If you would like to be put on my reserve list, please email me at

Bucktailguideservice@gmail.com

Great Stocking Stuffers
Bucktail Guide Service E-Gift Card

If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer, consider the Bucktail Guide Service E-Gift Card. Purchase in amounts of $10, $20, $25, $50, or a custom amount, this E-Gift may be the best gift for the fly angler on your "nice" list.

Seasonal Rental in Rangeley

If you are traveling to the Rangeley area of Maine this year to fish, hike, ski, or enjoy the foliage and you need a place to stay, check our link to the Quilt House. Located in town with a short walk to downtown Rangeley, this newly renovated, spacious house offers 4 bedrooms, an open kitchen large living room, and a sitting room.