Showing posts with label sporting travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sporting travel. Show all posts

Friday, June 17, 2016

Weekend Trip to the South Holston River

     

           This past weekend I headed down to the South Holston River Lodge in Tennessee for a weekend fishing trip with my good friend Liam and our mothers'.  We arrived Friday night and settled into the riverside lodge and were quite impressed with the accommodations of the Mayfly cabin.  We spent Friday night getting our gear in order and were excited for our 6:30am wake up call.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Fly Fishing in Belize September 2016

Bucket List Alert!!
Join us in Belize.
Extremely Limited Space Left




Join D&H for an amazing saltwater adventure to Belize.  We will be staying at the renowned El Pescador Lodge.  Our long time fly fishing school instructor and his wife, Brian & Julie Barnard, were there this past September, and will be your hosts for this trip.


The Fishing

The Caribbean waters in and around El Pescador are home to incredible schools of bonefish, resident and migratory tarpon, and giant permit. In addition, there are good numbers of barracuda, snapper, jack, and snook. If you ever wanted to land a Grand Slam-Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish- this is the place to do it.
 
A typical day includes 8 hours of guided fishing from a flats boat.  You and your fishing partner will take turns at the front of the boat casting over schools of bonefish, tarpon and permit. After a great day on the water, your guide will bring you back to the resort with plenty of time to enjoy the afternoon.  You can relax poolside, play a game of pool, enjoy a drink at the bar, or plan other adventures like fishing in front of the lodge, kayaking, scuba diving, getting a massage, or snorkeling. There is no shortage of great things to do!


Food and Lodging

The trip includes staying in the main lodge at El Pescador.  Your room will be a few giant steps from the pool, the beach, the bar and tailing bonefish!  You just can’t beat it.
 
All meals are done family style with dinners including items like steak, shrimp, lobster tails, fresh fish, etc.  All meals, drinks (including alcohol) and appetizers are included in the price of the trip.

Weather
Given the proximity to the equator, the temperature in Belize remains relatively constant all year.  During September, you can expect temperatures in the upper 80’s.  It is very pleasant.

Fishing Packages: 
Both packages assume double occupancy and two fisherman per boat.  The price includes guided fishing, air transportation from Belize City to the island, all food, alcohol and lodging.  It also includes use of kayaks, bikes, paddle boards, daily casting lessons and wireless access.

·         September 3-10:   2 rooms left.  
$4,955 for two anglers! That’s less than $2,500 per angler.
7 nights/6 day adventure with 4 days of guided fishing and two off-days to explore and relax on your own.

·         September 5-10:   5 rooms left.
$4,255 for two anglers! That’s less than $2,150 per angler.
5 night/4 day adventure. All 4 days are fully guided days.

PAYMENT
Given the limited availability, deposits need to be in right away!  These rooms will book quickly.  Please make checks payable to D&H Travel.  No credit cards.  Please send payment to:  D&H Travel, 2708 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH  45208.  A deposit of 50% is required to hold your spot and is due upon reservation.  The remaining 50% is due 90 days before the trip.


QUESTIONS?
If you have questions, want to see more pictures or hear about Brian and Julie’s recent trip, please contact Brian Barnard at 513-375-5115.

If these dates do not work for you or you want to assemble a trip for just your group, talk to Brian and he will organize the trip for you.  No extra charge!






Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Join us in Belize!

How would you like to experience world-class saltwater fly fishing, amazing accommodations on the ocean, breathtaking turquoise water, incredible guides and some of the friendliest people you would ever hope to meet?  Well...if it sounds like your kind of trip, then join my wife and I as we go back to Belize this coming September, 2016!

I have been fortunate to travel to many exotic locations to chase awesome fish and this trip was by far the finest saltwater adventure I have ever taken, and it was one of the cheapest! The US Dollar is a tremendous value in Central America so it was just the best of all worlds. I will post several blogs about the adventure and some photos. Please give us a call for details on this trip. From beginner angler to expert fly caster, it is a perfect location to relax, unwind, and fish! And by the way, its less than three hours from Atlanta, Georgia. Easy to get to, affordable, and as picturesque as we have ever seen.  See you in Belize!
Brian & Julie Barnard














Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota

        A few weeks back my dad came up with a plan to take a long weekend trip to South Dakota to pheasant hunt.  Ever since my dad did a few of these trips when I was in grade school, I have always wanted to experience South Dakota pheasant.  We had a great trip.  We had a great group of guys that made hunting safe and enjoyable and were lots of fun once the hunting was done for the day.  Check below to see the rest of trip.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

South Holston River Lodge Trip Report

    Several years ago the folks down at the South Holston River Lodge invited D&H down to visit and try out their operation. When the opportunity to plan a trip came up this spring, I jumped on it. To say the least, I was impressed by the whole experience.

   The fishing was great and the lodge and staff were wonderful.

Friday, May 29, 2015

Montana photos of the week

A stop in Virginia City to wet-your-whistle on the way to the ranch is a must
the Bale of Hay is one of the best bars in Montana
walk and wade on the Upper Ruby River

action on the Ruby

Friday, May 22, 2015

Montana photos of the week

this is the half-hour drive up to the ranch

this water is just upstream from the ranch

this section is about a four minute walk from your bed; nice, deep, dark runs holding fish much bigger than you might expect

"might as well throw a couple more on your plate, you have a big day in front of you!"

Friday, May 15, 2015

Montana photos of the week

if this is what a point-and-shoot can make this scene look like, just think what being there in person is like


discussing the plan-of-attack

you know that drop-off just in front of these rocks holds a big brown.  your first cast is your best chance, so make it a good one.  i think an olive zuddler will do the trick.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Montana photos of the week

Madison River

spring creek fishing in the valley

Upper Ruby: this water is just a walk from your cabin

we stay at a working ranch; if you want to ride a horse, just ask
Join Delamere & Hopkins in Montana this coming September 2015!
Click here for all of the details of this years trip.
If our dates do not work for your group, let us know and we can put together dates that work for your schedule.

Delamere & Hopkins
Hyde Park Square
2708 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45208
(513) 871-FISH
shop@bestgear.com
Mon-Thurs 10-8
Fri-Sat  10-6
Sun 11-5

Friday, May 1, 2015

Montana photos of the week

working some smaller water while we were taking a break for lunch


Check out the sky.  This is July and a snow storm was coming over the mountains.  Nice bend in that rod.

nice jumping brown on the Madison


Join Delamere & Hopkins in Montana this coming September 2015!
Click here for all of the details of this years trip.
If our dates do not work for your group, let us know and we can put together dates that work for your schedule.

Delamere & Hopkins
Hyde Park Square
2708 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45208
(513) 871-FISH
shop@bestgear.com
Mon-Thurs 10-8
Fri-Sat  10-6
Sun 11-5

Friday, April 24, 2015

Montana photos of the week

check out the colors of the water; you know there is a fish behind every rock and in the dark green runs

looks like a good spot for some fish tales


Join Delamere & Hopkins in Montana this coming September 2015!
Click here for all of the details of this years trip.
If our dates do not work for your group, let us know and we can put together dates that work for your schedule.

Delamere & Hopkins
Hyde Park Square
2708 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45208
(513) 871-FISH
shop@bestgear.com
Mon-Thurs 10-8
Fri-Sat  10-6
Sun 11-5

Friday, April 17, 2015

Montana photos of the week

what a way to spend the day

Look at the color of that water.  You know there has to big a big boy down along the bottom.  Hey big brown, meet olive Zuddler!

it looks like skinny water, but there are some nice holes with good fish
my old T&T and Lamson; still going strong!

Join Delamere & Hopkins in Montana this coming September 2015!
Click here for all of the details of this years trip.
If our dates do not work for your group, let us know and we can put together dates that work for your schedule.

Delamere & Hopkins
Hyde Park Square
2708 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45208
(513) 871-FISH
shop@bestgear.com
Mon-Thurs 10-8
Fri-Sat  10-6
Sun 11-5

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Come fish the South Holston!! May 26-29





   Join us as we fish the South Holston, one of the best 
tailwaters in the East.

    We will be visiting Tennessee’s South Holston River to experience some of the best trout fishing in the East.  The South Holston River Lodge will be our host as we fish this iconic tailwater near Bristol, TN.  Luke Sedacca will host this spring trip.
   
ITINERARY for the May 26-29, 2015 trip
Tuesday: Drive to Bristol, Tennessee, settle in, some late afternoon fishing may be possible, dinner and drinks, and develop a game plan for the next few days.

Wednesday, Thursday: Breakfast, 2 days of guided fishing, hearty fishing lunch, dinner and drinks in the evening. 

Friday: Pack up and return home

Friday, April 10, 2015

Montana photos of the week

this guy chased an olive Zuddler in the riffles on The Big Hole River



population of this town is 38

watchin' us from the bank
Join Delamere & Hopkins in Montana this coming September 2015!
Click here for all of the details of this years trip.
If our dates do not work for your group, let us know and we can put together dates that work for your schedule.

Delamere & Hopkins
Hyde Park Square
2708 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45208
(513) 871-FISH
shop@bestgear.com
Mon-Thurs 10-8
Fri-Sat  10-6
Sun 11-5

Friday, April 3, 2015

Montana Photos of the Week




Join Delamere & Hopkins in Montana this coming September 2015!
Click here for all of the details of this years trip.
If our dates do not work for your group, let us know and we can put together dates that work for your schedule.

Delamere & Hopkins
Hyde Park Square
2708 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45208
(513) 871-FISH
shop@bestgear.com
Mon-Thurs 10-8
Fri-Sat  10-6
Sun 11-5