GBTU Women’s Deerfield River Float Trip

Ladies-

We are so lucky to live in the state that offers great trout fishing almost every month of the year!  Take time this year to explore the beautiful rivers of Western Mass. by joining in on the opportunity for a full day of fun and excitement fly fishing.

As an added bonus for the Greater Boston Trout Unlimited group, Fearless Fly Fishing founder, Cynthia Harkness,  will offer a one hour casting clinic the morning of our fly fishing day at our meeting spot. She will go through flies/gear we will be using along with forward casting and roll casting instruction. Or, plan to enjoy a casual morning breakfast at the Heritage Diner in Charlemont and head over to our meeting spot for 9am. Either way, it will be your day of adventure with fellow female anglers.

Space is limited.  Please email Cynthia at  charkness@gmail.com to reserve your spot and please note that boat reservations are only guaranteed once the non-refundable payment has been made. 

Cost: $300 per angler paid by check or cash to Fearless Fly Fishing.  Mailing address: Fearless, c/o Cynthia Harkness, 6 Hunter Lane, Canton MA 02021 or ZELLE (use 617-784-4880 czharkness@gmail.com as contact).

Gratuities are appreciated and should be paid directly to your boat guide. 

Meeting Place and Time: 9am at Cold River Package and Market, located at 31 Main St., Charlemont, MA

There is always the chance of a change in plans for meetup location and/or River due to the weather and the dam release of water.  Cynthia Harkness will use email to communicate any changes- up to the night before.

If you are looking for over night stay, consider two options: Red Rose Motel - https://redrosemotel.com or Foolhardy Hill Campground -  https://www.foolhardyhill.com

What To Bring ( All fly fishing essential gear will be provided)

• Sunglasses, hat and buff
• Water friendly shoes
• Lunch, snacks and water
• MA fishing license
• Sunscreen
• Rain gear
• Extra set of dry clothes (I leave them in the car, just in case…)

Lunch Details

Any food or drink you bring, should be in a waterproof bag or small cooler. Our meetup location, Cold River Package and Market, sells a variety of lunch sandwiches. They usually are open by 8AM. Check them out at: https://www.coldriverpackage.com/

Full Day Float Details

Our day starts with meeting our Harrison Angler guides and our fellow Fearless anglers at Cold River Market,where you will be paired up with another angler. Then we get back in our cars and follow the float boat parade to the River; where we end up depends on what section of the River we fish. Cell phone service is sketchy on the water, so plan to be off the grid and on the fish.

The expert guides from Harrison Anglers will lead you through this world-class fly fishing adventure for rainbows and browns. You will spend the full day exploring the majestic waterways and nature of Rivers in Western, Mass.  Whether you are a novice to the sport or a seasoned angler, the full-day float gives you time to learn and hone your craft over a greater area of water and provides opportunity to find the most productive spots on the river.