By Kevin DoyleThe lure is undeniable and, once hooked, it matters
not whether you’re fly-fishing in unspoiled backcountry or battling a
deep-sea behemoth in rolling chop on the open ocean. For the true
sportsman, there’s nothing quite like the camaraderie of a day on the
water. Catching a fish or two makes it all the more enjoyable.
Where should you go? Amid myriad possibilities Exec Digital offers the following keepers.
Orvis Bonefish Rendezvous
Considered one of the world’s premier game fish, the Bonefish,
also known as Phantom or Gray Ghost, is one of the strongest and
fastest salt-water game fish pound for pound. For a mere $4,980(£3,008)
per angler and $1,985(£1,199) per non-angler, you can immerse yourself
in a week of non-stop fishing April 9-15, 2010 at the El Pescador Lodge
in Ambergris Caye, Belize. The event is limited to only 20 fishermen
and their non-fishing companions. Proceeds benefit the Bonefish &
Tarpon Trust research and education programs. Orvis will also provide
each angler with a new Helios rod and Battenkill Large Arbor reel.
Siberian secret
Following World War II, the Kamchatka Peninsula, a sparsely
populated region of the former Soviet Union was declared a military
zone and remained closed to Russians until 1989 and to foreigners until
1990. Now it is home to some of the world’s most spectacular fishing
with Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Eastern Siberian Char, all of
unmatched size and abundance. Emerald Water Anglers offers Float Fish
Heli Trips of one and two weeks throughout the season, which runs from
July to mid-October. Fishermen are flown to various rivers via
helicopter from Petropavlosk and camp at a new riverside location each
night.
A ‘weeweewee bit’ wild
Prefer a challenge? You’re likely to be buffeted by famous winds
and drenched by downpours but that seems a fair exchange for guided
excursions to lochs and rivers on private estates in Scotland, in
pursuit of wild Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout and Northern Pike. A world
class Atlantic Salmon excursions start at £245 for one person with £50
for each additional rod joining the party. Six-hour wild trout
excursions range in price from £155 for a single person to £380 for a
party of six.
Flaming GorgeReservoir
Utah’s Green River – so named for its breathtaking translucent
green water – is perhaps the best tailwater fishery in the U.S. and is
renowned for its world-class Trout habitat. The river consists of an
astounding native Trout population averaging 6000-8000 fish per mile.
It flows through a deep breathtaking canyon which sheer walls rise from
the banks over three hundred feet. Known for it’s large Brown, Rainbow,
Cutthroat and Hybrid Trout, the preferred way to experience this venue
is with
McKenzie drift boats. Prices range from $395 (£240) per day
trip to $1,550 (£935) for an overnight trip. Walk and wade trips are
also offered.
