Sierra Fly Fishers

Drift Boat Guided Trip

Planning Guide

Note:  All flies are to be barbless and all fishing is catch and release. Please revive and release fish as quickly as possible and keep the fish in water as much as possible when photographing.

Payment and Cancellation Policy:  Remainder (if any) of balance is due the day of the trip. Credit card payments should be made to Sierra Fly Fishers. A deposit of 50% is required when the trip is booked. Cash or check payments can be made the day of the trip for the balance. Cancellations within 7-30 days of trip are subject to forfeit of  50% of deposit. Cancellations within 7 days of the scheduled meeting time will be non-refundable.

Trips may be rescheduled for up to 365 days. In order to rebook additional deposit may be required.

Emergency/Contingency Plans:  In the event of an emergency or other circumstance that prevents you from reaching the meeting place on time, please call us and leave a detailed message including the time at which you left the message and a phone number at which we can reach you. 

Meeting Time and Location: We will meet at Sailor Bar Park at 7:30 AM unless otherwise agreed upon in advance. If you plan on driving up in the morning, be aware that Tule fog is common in the fall and winter; allow some extra time for slow going. Your guided day will conclude at approximately 5:30 pm. We will be back to your car by 6PM unless otherwise arranged. Drive time from the Bay Area is about 1.5-2 hours.

Lodging: (You are responsible for your own lodging). 

Motels are available – Auburn (45 minute drive).

·         Best Western Golden Key - $$
13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
Motel - 2 floors, 68 rooms - AAA 3 Diamonds

·         Holiday Inn - $$$
120 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, CA 95603
Hotel - 3 floors, 96 rooms - elevator
Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge
In Marysville: Budget Inn Marysville 230 E St, Marysville, CA - Get Map 530-741-1100.

·         Super 8 Motel - $$
140 East Hillcrest Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
Cheap motel - 2 floors, 52 rooms - no elevator
Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room

Truckee (near Truckee River and other Sierra fishing locations):

• Best Western Tahoe Inn - $$$
  11331 Highway 267, Truckee, CA 96161
  Swimming pool - fitness center
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• Hampton Suites - $$$
  11951 Highway 267, Truckee, CA 96161
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• Holiday Inn Express - $$$
  10527 Coldstream Road, Truckee, CA 96161
  Swimming pool – restaurant

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Meals: Lunch and beverages are included in trips. If you have special dietary requirements notify your guide prior to the trip.

Weather and Clothing: It is always best to check the weather forecast for the area will be fishing a few days prior to your trip. As a general rule, mornings and evenings are cool to cold depending on the season.  Afternoon is the warmest part of the day.  Layered clothing is good; you can shed layers as the day warms. During the winter and spring pack raingear. Wind can be a factor in the spring and fall.

Recommended Fishing Equipment

You are responsible for providing you own terminal tackle, i.e. leader, tippet, indicators, split-shot and flies.  Use the following "Recommended Fishing Equipment" and "Recommended Flies" checklists to help you prepare for your guided trip. If you call us ahead of time and place an order, your guide will bring the terminal tackle and flies you need to your guided trip. *Note: The less gear in the boat the better, a clean boat will result in fewer tangles. Upon request, Sierra Fly Fishers will supply a rod, reel, and wading staff for no additional charge. A small charge will apply for terminal tackle and flies for those without. This fee usually is $10-20 per person and will be billed after the trip.

NOTE: WE WILL NOT LEAVE THE LAUNCH WITHOUT THE CORRECT LICENSING. GUIDES WILL RECORD INFORMATION FOR THE STATE BEFORE STARTING THE TRIP.

Recommended Flies

Use the following checklist to help stock your fly box for your trip.  Keep in mind that this is a broad list.  You do not need all the flies listed, but should have a fair representation of the following:

Guided Trip

Waiver of Liability

The undersigned (Client) agrees that fishing and boating is a risk sport and as such many life threatening conditions may be encountered. Client may be participating in whitewater boating, wading and other activities that may be hazardous. Client agrees that they are physically able to perform these functions without physical assistance being rendered on Owner’s part.

Client, being of lawful age, does release, acquit, and forever discharge Grant Fraser and Sierra Fly Fishers, herein referred to as Owner, of 235 Katherine Way, Auburn, Placer County, CA 95603, from all actions, claims, demands, or damages accruing to Client resulting from any known or unknown injury, loss, or damage, sustained as a result of Client participating in any guide trips that Sierra Fly Fishers or any of its agents may be involved in with Client.

This waiver must be signed and returned in order to participate in guided trips with Sierra Fly Fishers.

Signed:

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            Signature

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            Name (please print)

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            Date