For the month of May and June, we are offering a free night stay at one of our 16 yurts in Bethel Maine, with any full day guided fly fishing trip. We guide on the Androscoggin (Andro) River for trout and smallmouth bass. Trout fishing heats up in May and smallmouth bass fishing starts heating up mid June. I love this time of year in Bethel at the yurts and on the Andro. Please reach out with any questions regarding trips or what a yurt stay looks like. We can cater to large groups and have many creative packages. We offer fly tying and casting lessons. Newbies are welcome and we can put together a relaxing informative weekend stay with instruction and fishing built right in. Hope to see ya!
Whats New
Guided Fly Fishing Trips on the Androscoggin River
We are very excited about this years season upon us! We are offering free yurts stays with any full day guided trip in May and June. I have been fly fishing the Androscoggin from my drift boats and rafts for 13 years now and am very excited to start guiding out of our yurt glampground (Western Maine Yurts). Whether you want to fish for trout or smallmouth bass we got you covered. In addition, we have our small gallery/studio finished onsite and guests can stop in to view my work by appointment or on most Sunday mornings. From the gallery location you can view my work, take a fly tying lesson, or learn to cast a fly rod! We have worked hard to build an inclusive facility that can really help you grow as a fly fisherman or newbie! Hope to see you guys on the river, at the campfire, or taking a stroll on our trails. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you have. Tightlines folks!
Art Update!
Hi guys! So its been awhile since I have wrote anything. Its also been awhile since I was creating art. Life just got in the way and I have also been building my Yurt/Glamping business (Western Maine Yurts) over the past few years. But now I am focused on art and integrating it with my yurts, and guiding services. I miss the shows, interacting with all of you and just having fun! All of you have made my work possible and I can’t thank you enough and I am super excited to get back to the good stuff. I am currently finishing up a small gallery/studio at my yurt location in Bethel, Maine. I should be up and going with that location and my online store in the coming weeks. I will post when I am painting or at the gallery so folks can stop in and visit, tie flies, buy originals, prints, hats, or shirts in person. We will also have yurt gear for sale as well. Looking forward to seeing all of you guys again!!!!!!!
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High Water Spring
Well..... after having the lowest water I have ever seen last year, this spring has been different. The rivers have been flowing high, which is bad for fisherman but good for the fish! I set up a mini raft over the winter to fish many of Maine's midsize rivers, especially in high water situations! April was slow due to work but May has been nice and has provided some great inspiration. Truly blessed to live where I do.
Boat Box Stickers
Well I don't know about you but I love my MFC boat box. So naturally I wanted to dress it up a bit. So as of today we are offering decals. These are very high quality decals that are laminated and very durable! Currently offering Brook and Brown trout flanks. Stay tuned though more to come.
New Patches!
Been working a lot on new hat styles and designs with local friend and screen printer Bentley. We finalized a couple patches and are waiting on hats to arrive. But here they are! Stay tuned for new hats soon. In the meantime if you have some gear needing a patch, they are 2.5" x 4.5" and go for $6 in the store.
First Outing
The winter has been long and still won't give up. However, finally got a chance to get out and float the river. The water was cold but it was well worth the effort of dragging the boat though all the snow to get it in and out. Here is to warmer weather!
Joe "The Sombrero"
New!
Well, though I have never been much for journaling or consistently writing....... here I am...... a new blog. Stay tuned for whats new, upcoming, products reviewed, and other all around fishy stuff!
