Float trip

[hank]

I have been looking around the site for the last few weeks and it looks like a good place to get some advice. I have been fishing for 3 years and have spent most of my time up on the Beaverkill, Willow an the Espous. I'm thinking about taking my first float trip on the Delaware in 09,does anyone have any opinions on the following guide services.
1 Baxter House
2 West Branch Angler
3 Delaware River Club

 

[babyblue]

Go to the member listings and check out Joe D.

 

[JeffK]

Guides I hear good things about consistently are Darren Rist, Joe D, and Ken Tutelo - I think Ken at the Baxter House can get you in touch with these guys.

I like Ben Turpin, but he is new to the Catskills (is the new manager at the DRC). He is a deadly nymph fisherman in PA and a nice guy. His claim is that since moving to the Delaware system from PA he has never caught so many fish over 20" and has never been skunked so often.

Get recommendations, but also call and chat with any guide you are interested in. Every guide has a unique personality and unique skills - it is best to find one that suits your needs.

 

[Corndog]

Hank,

Check out the site below. You'll be glad you did.

Fly Fish the Delaware River - Cross Current Guide Service & Outfitters

Cdog

 

[Stonefly]

I think the best three on the Delaware system were already listed, Joe, Darren and Ken.

 

[Andy]

Walt Ackerman out of Catskill Flies is one of the best all-around guides you'll find in the Catskills. He should definately be listed with the others mentioned.

 

[Burtbords149]

Shoot Joe D. a PM. His site was already listed, Cross Current Guides. He came recommended to me by a very experienced fly fisherman I fish with. He was described as "the guy you want to be with on the Delaware". I've already booked a float trip with him for next Spring. Good luck in your search.