Backcountry Fly Fishing

$1,198 | Tuition & Lodging

Dates:
August 15 - 18

Location:
Lamar Buffalo Ranch

Meals Included?:
No

Instructors:
Lou, Mark, and Ron Amendola

Audience Type:
Adult

Program Type:
Field Seminars

Program Subject:
Fly Fishing, Outdoor Recreation

This is the traditional backcountry trip for you hearty souls interested in hiking the distance necessary to experience fishing the waters in Yellowstone where few go. This seminar is for you, if you are an experienced angler. If this is your first time in Yellowstone or you are a seasoned Park angler and would like to fish the backcountry with a group, this is your opportunity!

You will spend three days fishing different waters within the Northeast Region of the Park. Your round-trip hikes each day will include up to twelve miles with a 2000-foot elevation gain to three different locations. The surrounding beauty and the fishing opportunities in the backcountry of Yellowstone are often worth every step needed to get there as you travel to some of the iconic waters that Yellowstone offers. Please make sure you are up for the challenge!

We’re excited about this course, and we hope that you are too! As a group, all of you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experiences while fishing some of the most beautiful trout waters this country has to offer. You will be among the wildlife and scenery of Yellowstone National Park as you anticipate a cutthroat or grayling strike.

This seminar will require physical conditioning, so get started preparing early and come join us as you explore the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park. Please note that you will need to provide your own rod, reel, flies, and other necessary equipment. We will provide you a full list of recommended equipment after your registration.

About the instructor

The Amendola brothers have been fly fishing Yellowstone National Park for over twenty years. Since 2019, they have spent months each summer working and fly fishing out of the Lamar Buffalo Ranch. They have logged countless hours fishing the waters of the Northeast Region and other locations within the Park. Ron coaches wrestling and is a retired aerospace project manager, Mark is a retired hospital director of physical therapy and therapist to professional and Olympic athletes while Lou is a retired dentist and dental director. Their desire is to share with others the privilege that is fly fishing Yellowstone National Park.

Testimonial

"The leaders were amazing. Ron, Mark and Lou all were just great. Very knowledgeable, friendly and encouraging." - Daniel, ID

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Backcountry Fly Fishing Course Letter

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Lodging | Audience Descriptions

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SUMMER ACTIVITY LEVEL SCALE

Be prepared to hike up to 1 mile per day, comfortably, through relatively flat terrain on maintained trails.

Be prepared to hike up to 3 miles per day, comfortably, with elevation gains up to 600 feet. Some off-trail hiking possible.

Be prepared to hike up to 5 miles per day, comfortably, with occasional elevation gains up to 1000 feet in undulating terrain.

Be prepared to hike up to 8 miles per day, at a brisk pace, comfortably, with climbs up to 1500 feet on dirt trails. Loose rocks, uneven footing, and off-trail hiking are possible. Good coordination is recommended.

Be prepared for brisk aerobic, destination-oriented hiking up to 12 miles a day. You should be physically conditioned to do these hikes comfortably. Elevation changes up to 2000 feet on dirt trails or off-trail. Loose rock, uneven footing, steep hillside traverses, and stream crossings are possible. Good coordination is required.

WINTER ACTIVITY LEVEL SCALE

Leisurely hikes up to 1 mile per day through relatively flat terrain on maintained or snow-packed trails.

Hikes on snow-packed trails, or snowshoe or ski trips, up to 3 miles per day with climbs up to 250 feet.

Brisk hiking, snowshoeing, or skiing up to 5 miles per day with climbs up to 500 feet, including some trail-breaking in snow.

Brisk aerobic snowshoeing or skiing up to 8 miles per day with climbs up to 1000 feet; or steep, rugged, off-trail skiing or snowshoeing—including breaking trail in variable snow conditions.

Brisk aerobic snowshoeing or skiing up to 12 miles per day with climbs up to 1500 feet; or steep, rugged, off-trail skiing or snowshoeing—including breaking trail in variable snow conditions.