As president of CAF, a Fly Fishing Club in Northern California, with over 400 family members; as well, an officer in this club for over 17 years; helping to plan outings for the club members; eventually, our members asked for longer and more adventurous trips; therefore, I started setting up fly fishing trips out of the country. Trips where my husband and I have previously experienced exciting fishing, lodging & dining experiences. Thereby, became a licensed outfitter.
Though I have been fishing all my life; it was about 18 years ago that I was blessed to have graduated to "fly fishing"! Graduated? I have never loved fishing like I have since I started tying my own flies and catching the most beautiful fish I have ever seen! And, the fight from these fish jumping out of the water: it could be the Dorado, peacock bass, rooster fish, large mouth bass and other beautiful fish species. They're all extremely shocking: SUDDENLY, seeing this "EXPLOSION" coming out of the water; going AERIAL with a noise unmatched; as if being shot from a rocket launcher with their tremendous force! How high...... WOOOOW!!!!! AMAZING!!!
I feel blessed to have taken so many wonderful groups of people on trips from Pyramid Lake, Nevada to Canada, Alaska and other destinations like: the Amazon in Brazil; and, Mexico locations. Having fished the Amazon tributaries 6 times catching peacock bass; I "continually" find it brings new EXCITING memories! I always think how amazing it is to see an feel the power from these ferocious fish! To see their powerful jump; and feel their intense energy; and hear my reel screaming out of control; and all that line, that was laying at my feet is GONE! Now, flying out into the unknown waters... SHOCKING the speed at which it all happened!! Shocking, to see fish going AERIAL! Shocking, seeing it....landed!!!!!!! You feel like you're watching a National Geographic movie. Then you realize; "No, I'm in this one; this is reality; perhaps, reality at it's FINEST!!!"
Traveling has been a passion of mine; and, I enjoy sharing the "Things that we have learned" from our travels:
A faster, easier way to travel through the airport lines;
Airlines to use for nonstop flights and, how much layover time should you want.
I also have workshops: sharing the most affective lines, rods, reels, and flies to use on these trips. Traveling with our groups, you'll feel more trust in the people who surround you. It's amazing how you appreciate the availability of borrowing something you forgot or that broke. What broke...We all look out for each other. Priceless camaraderie!!!
I have always loved playing sports: tennis, golfing and scuba diving have been long time passions as well. I am a certified "search and recovery diver" who's been fortunate to have scuba dove Fiji, Grand Cayman, ABC Islands and the list goes on... Actually, swimming with the different fish has given me an insight on their actions: feeding habits; the noises they make and, how they react when scarred. Well, there are quite a few things we have learned while diving. We look forward to an opportunity to share them with you. I love sharing; and, I love hearing stories from "your" trips.
Thank you for your time!
Pat Sleeper
530-345-1197
psleeper@sbcglobal.net
Though I have been fishing all my life; it was about 18 years ago that I was blessed to have graduated to "fly fishing"! Graduated? I have never loved fishing like I have since I started tying my own flies and catching the most beautiful fish I have ever seen! And, the fight from these fish jumping out of the water: it could be the Dorado, peacock bass, rooster fish, large mouth bass and other beautiful fish species. They're all extremely shocking: SUDDENLY, seeing this "EXPLOSION" coming out of the water; going AERIAL with a noise unmatched; as if being shot from a rocket launcher with their tremendous force! How high...... WOOOOW!!!!! AMAZING!!!
I feel blessed to have taken so many wonderful groups of people on trips from Pyramid Lake, Nevada to Canada, Alaska and other destinations like: the Amazon in Brazil; and, Mexico locations. Having fished the Amazon tributaries 6 times catching peacock bass; I "continually" find it brings new EXCITING memories! I always think how amazing it is to see an feel the power from these ferocious fish! To see their powerful jump; and feel their intense energy; and hear my reel screaming out of control; and all that line, that was laying at my feet is GONE! Now, flying out into the unknown waters... SHOCKING the speed at which it all happened!! Shocking, to see fish going AERIAL! Shocking, seeing it....landed!!!!!!! You feel like you're watching a National Geographic movie. Then you realize; "No, I'm in this one; this is reality; perhaps, reality at it's FINEST!!!"
Traveling has been a passion of mine; and, I enjoy sharing the "Things that we have learned" from our travels:
A faster, easier way to travel through the airport lines;
Airlines to use for nonstop flights and, how much layover time should you want.
I also have workshops: sharing the most affective lines, rods, reels, and flies to use on these trips. Traveling with our groups, you'll feel more trust in the people who surround you. It's amazing how you appreciate the availability of borrowing something you forgot or that broke. What broke...We all look out for each other. Priceless camaraderie!!!
I have always loved playing sports: tennis, golfing and scuba diving have been long time passions as well. I am a certified "search and recovery diver" who's been fortunate to have scuba dove Fiji, Grand Cayman, ABC Islands and the list goes on... Actually, swimming with the different fish has given me an insight on their actions: feeding habits; the noises they make and, how they react when scarred. Well, there are quite a few things we have learned while diving. We look forward to an opportunity to share them with you. I love sharing; and, I love hearing stories from "your" trips.
Thank you for your time!
Pat Sleeper
530-345-1197
psleeper@sbcglobal.net