Happy New Year friends and Sierra Drifters. Best fishes to all of you in "2010 a Trout Odyssey."

2010! For all of us old timers I recall a movie based on the novel by Arthur C. Clarke in 1984 entitled "2010 A Space Odyssey". I was paddling around the Pacific Ocean commercial fishing for broadbill swordfish when the movie came out and I remember thinking how infinitely far away 2010 was at that time. "2010 a Trout Odyssey" seems appropriate as I look forward to fishing with you next year.

It has been colder than a mother-in-laws kiss recently here in the Eastern Sierra. This has slowed the fishing (and catching) down considerably in most of the year around fishing areas. The Upper Owens/Hot Creek region received a couple feet of snow around mid-December and combined with some Arctic air temperatures made for some challenging conditions. The EastWalkerRiver has also seen several days in which the temps have gone sub-zero leaving a good amount of anchor or bed ice in the channel. The OwensValley picked up measurable snowfall on several occasions in December; however, the weather has become much milder since the mid-December Arctic blast. The weather Guru's are forecasting a relatively mild start to 2010 a trout odyssey and I am looking forward to this!

SPECIAL DEALS:

"Be the Fly" Rewards Program:

We greatly appreciate you special people who have generously referred business to us for over a decade, and recognize that without you our business could not have grown. To show our gratitude we will reward you by discounting your future trips if we book from a direct reference from you. In addition, a trip that results from a referral from you shall also receive a 5% reduction per trip on our standard guide trips and posted prices.

Here's how it works for new clients. Tell a friend or family member to e-mail or give us a call by 6 pm, September 1st 2010. If they want to "Be the Fly" and book a trip we will automatically reduce their cost 5%, and you will also get a 5% reduction off your next trips booking. Give us four new clients by September 1st, and get 10% off a trip that you book. Make sure we get your full name and contact information from them so you get credited for the referrals.

There is no limit as to how many future trip discounts you may receive. The more you refer, the more you save!

The Sierra Drifter that gives us the most referrals by the deadline will be rewarded with back to back guided trips for two people, lodging, and dinners in MammothLakes for the 2010 fall trophy trout season!!!

Runner up will get a free guided trip next fall.

So get the word out to those that have not been guided by us before and start accumulating "Be the Fly" rewards points.

Back by popular demand for the 2010 season "The Square Deal Guide Package" Pre-pay for 4, two person full day trips during the 2010 calendar year and you save $180.00 off our regular rates. $350.00 bones for a full day guided trip and we supply all your gear! There are some restrictions for special trips so call or write us for details please.

Fly Fishing Clinics for beginners and intermediates:

If you or someone you know wants to learn the basics of fly casting, knot tying, and the fundamentals of wet and dry fly fishing from full time fly fishing professionals, here is a great opportunity!

We will be conducting casting and knot tying clinics located at Sierra Drifters beautiful private trophy pond overlooking CrowleyLake at McGee Creek for next season. You may enroll for an on the water instructional seminar in addition to the pond session for the second day.

These clinics were a big hit last year and we had high marks from those who attended the classes. We are adding additional dates for next season and have greatly reduced the cost thanks to last years demand. The four hour clinics cost $100.00 per person/day. You may choose a single day if you wish, and we will limit the classes to five students per guide to insure you get excellent personal instruction. These classes are a great way to learn the basics of fly fishing by pros at a very affordable cost. 2010 dates available are: May 21&22, June 4&5, 18&19, July 2&3, 16&17, 30&31, August 13&14, 27&28, September 3&4. Please contact us by phone or email for more details and enrollment; we can customize family or group clinics to suit your needs.

Online fly sales...New Lower Prices for 2010. And, new for 2010 a trout odyssey...the broken back "Black and Blue Midge" #18 and the broken back Dark Zebra Midge #18. These smaller sized versions of our time tested and deadly broken back #16 patterns are a must for still waters as well as moving waters that hold trophy trout. The new colors give you additional options for the ever changing water and light conditions.

Introducing SD "Two Bug Doug's" Under-Cator (patents pending)

Two Bug's vision has led us to come up with the ultimate strike indicator/bobber. It will be available online, and in stores February of 2010. This versatile strike indicator comes in two popular sizes and can be used by fly fishers or spin casters. It is high riding and easy to see- never needs floatant or drying, adjusts quickly and easily without slipping, and casts beautiful. Unlike others it needs NO tools or torque wrenches to install on leaders or lines from 25lb.-7X. It won't slip, kink, or damage your line like others. A user friendly custom thumb screw (patents pending) locks the Under-Cator onto your leader or line securely and easily!

This strike indicator/bobber has gone through extensive guide testing and trials on both still waters and rivers for over a year. It is the most innovative and versatile of its kind available. Check out pictures or place an order for Two Bug Doug's Under-Cator by visiting our website at www.sierradrifters.com/fish.htm.You can also view all the great photos for this report at the same link.

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