Creator of the Bulkley Mouse dry fly
offers
Steelhead Guiding on the Bulkley River
Guiding Service
Andre Laporte has been guiding for over twenty years.
His extensive knowledge of Steelhead virtually guarantees his
clients a successful trip. Andre's years of experience
helped him to create and refine the
Bulkley Mouse dry fly which has become the most successful
fly pattern used for Steelhead on the Bulkley River. His
reputation as a guide has garnered him the nickname of 'Father'
by anglers and other
guides on the Bulkley River.
Whether you are an experienced Steelhead fisherman or someone
who has always wanted the thrill of catching trophy Steelhead, a
trip with Andre Laporte is for you.
Andre understands that a trip to the Bulkley River may be a once
in a lifetime trip for you and he treats each client and every
trip with the respect that it deserves. His attention to
detail will ensure that your guided Steelhead experience turns
into a cherished memory.
There are guiding options on the Bulkley River but once a client
has fished with Andre they absolutely don't look anywhere else
for a guide. Read here what
Andre's clients are saying about their Steelhead adventures.
The
Bulkley River is located in British Columbia, Canada, in a
region know as the Bulkley Valley. The town of
Smithers is located in the heart of the Bulkley Valley and
is your destination for the beginning of your trip.
Smithers is within a short drive of where you will start each
day on the Bulkley River.
Steelhead trout, a species of Salmonid, are an ocean going form of the Rainbow Trout. Steelhead can be located in
over 45 countries but are native to the Pacific Ocean and North
America. The average length of a Steelhead is 20-30
inches. Mature Steelhead usually weigh 8-9 pounds but have
weighed as much as 36 pounds. Steelhead are coveted by fly
fishermen for their ferocity when caught. The Bulkley
River Steelhead are well known for their fight and their size,
making them highly prized by anglers.
The best months for Steelhead fishing on the Bulkley River
are September and October. This relatively short window
limits the opportunities to book a trip with Andre Laporte.
Act quickly and contact Andre now for the best available time.
Andre's knowledge of the Bulkley River will help ensure that you
get the very most from your time fishing for Steelhead on the
Bulkley River.
Your Steelhead trip with Andre Laporte Includes
- 6 days of guided Steelhead fishing
- number of hours at clients discretion
(typically 10 hour days, 7:30am to 5:30pm)
- ground transportation to and from the Smithers
airport
- ground transportation around Smithers for
supplies and incidental items
- ground transportation to and from your hotel to
the river for each day of fishing
- fishing from a new & modern
Wooldridge jet
boat
- Spey casting instruction if requested
- shore lunch on the river each day
- home made soups
- fresh sandwiches
- fruit & snacks
- beverages
- souvenir digital photographs
- larger groups can be accommodated
- 1 guide for every 2 clients
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The Cost
A week of world class Steelhead fishing with Andre Laporte is
$3,000 US.
A deposit of 50% is required to reserve your week.
Contact Andre for payment options.
Additional Items Not Included
- ground or air transportation to Smithers
- hotel accommodations
- morning and evening meals
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