Iowa Driftless Trout    

 

     The Iowa Driftless is often considered to be one of the most underrated trout fisheries in the country. Let there be no mistake, this state has some hidden gems! Join me for a day in gorgeous limestone bluff country learning to pursue Iowan trout on the fly. From the perspective of an EDUCATOR and guide that has chased salmonids (Salmon/Trout/Steelhead/Char) from coast to coast, I hope you'll join me for an experience you won't forget. 

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     My love for fly fishing, for water, and for fish comes from my family history of saltwater fishermen (Mexico, Hawai'i, Okinawa, and now the US). I am the first fly fisher in my family, but make no mistake, I did not take this endeavor lightly. My angling story began fishing the high desert streams of the Eastern Sierras with my grandfather using rooster tails on ultralight spinning rods. However, my spiritual angling journey began after moving to Michigan in my late childhood; using every chance I could of 6 years in pursuit of my first steelhead on the fly. I owe my proud identity as a fly fisherperson to the magical Pere Marquette and Au Sable rivers. Since then I've had the privilege of chasing wild trout across the country, from waters of the Mountainous West to the famous rivers of the American Northeast. Learning and growing from the CULTURE  unique to each fly fishing community has undoubtedly been the most fulfilling part! Now, I have the great pleasure of calling the Driftless Area my home, merging cultural fly fishing knowledge and experience to present the best of the Driftless to you!  

 

    The honor I have in guiding is seeing the CONFIDENCE in every angler flourish as a result of their ability to replicate and utilize skills they learn with me. Fly fishing is a vast and diverse angling form. My goal is to help give you a positive and personalized environment to excel and succeed in Iowa's Driftless Region; creating a customized experience for every kind of angler, first timer to seasoned angler alike. So join me on a fishing trip revealing the best of wild Iowan trout country! 

 

• Half Day Guided Trip (4 hours)

  • $350 for ​1 Person ($50 for every additional angler; max 2 anglers)

• Short & Sweet Trip (2 hours) 

  • $200 for 1 Person ($50 for every additional angler; max 2 anglers)

 

***Gratuity not included or expected, but greatly appreciated! The mission of Xicanx Fly guide service is grounded in the EXPERIENCE.

**Rates are subject to change at any time, but once a deposit is confirmed so is the respective rate.

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Guiding Seasons

• Spring/Summer (March 15th - August 31st)

• Fall (September 1st - December 15th)​

• Winter (January 1 - March 15)​

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All included:

• Premium Fly Rod, Reel, and Line (Orvis, Airflo, Scientific Anglers, Echo, Cortland, etc.)

• All Flies (many are my custom designed patterns for the Iowa Driftless Region)

• Terminal Tackle: Tippet, Leaders, Indicators, etc.

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NOT included:

• Iowa Fishing License (required)

  • Trout Stamp is needed in order to pursue trout in any capacity in Iowa​.

• Waders (necessary for Winter/Spring seasons; contact me or Rod & Rivet for rental options if needed)

• Polarized Sunglasses (not necessary, but advisable)

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     If accommodations are needed (i.e. waders, stream accessibility, etc.) please don't hesitate to contact me at (734)-619-9003. I want to help you plan the trip that you want! 

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Cancellation Policy

     72 hours (3 days) advance notice is required for booking (if this time requirement poses a problem, contact me) - 25% refundable deposit required at time of booking, with a debit/credit card to hold confirmation. Cancellations are accepted up until 24 hours before the trip (7am of previous day). After that, 50% of the trip cost will be charged. No shows will be charged full booking price. Versatility is my game, but on occasion, weather may present hazardous conditions surrounding a trip; the guide will make the defining decision keeping safety and value of experience at the forefront. On the rare occasion that a trip is postponed or cancelled, the original trip deposit will be fully refunded, or can be used to hold a future date.