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Post by downriver on Nov 22, 2023 13:25:33 GMT -8
Interesting article. I’m not an angler; however, I’ve enjoyed visiting several of these areas where I enjoyed other outdoor activities. flylordsmag.com/top-25-us-college-towns-for-fly-fishing/I’d like to explore the University of the South’s campus; it has over 60 miles of trails on its campus alone. It has something like 13,000 acres on it campus with only 1,000 acres developed; the rest are natural lands. I’ve never been to State College, PA; but the photos I’ve seen show a backdrop of verdant forests and hills. Has anyone here explored the area? Any great hiking by campus? One school I’d add to the list in the University of Montana Western in Dillon, Montana. Beautiful area with mountains, beautiful rivers and a gorgeous valley. The Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson and Ruby rivers are there. Beautiful streams. Dillon also has a really cool Patagonia Outlet; it’s an area you’d never expect to have a Patagonia store. I also enjoyed exploring the nearby Humburg Spires; it’s a BLM Wilderness Study Area with great climbing and some nice hiking. Stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Any other spots you’d add to the list? Happy Trails, DR |
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Post by absarokanaut on Nov 22, 2023 14:15:01 GMT -8
Not surprised with these "studies" usually done with predetermined conclusions but to have CU and CSU included but Not Colorado College and CU Colorado Springs. The Springs is only about 35 minutes from Rainbow Falls and 45 minutes from some of the west's most famous fishing on the South Platte in and around Deckers. Spinney Mt. Resevoir and those Kokanee Salmon not to far out either. Blown away how far down the list BYU Rexburg is.
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Post by marmotstew on Nov 22, 2023 14:39:43 GMT -8
I’d like to include Denver’s Auraria campus for world class carp fishing on the Platte. Stop by REI, get a chai, slay some carp.
Fished Deckers this summer on a weekday. Man, it’s a zoo.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Nov 23, 2023 9:30:07 GMT -8
I would have put Fort Collins above Boulder. There's also some really great fishing near Gunisson, but perhaps less accessable for students with limited transportation options.
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Post by trinity on Nov 23, 2023 11:16:05 GMT -8
I know they're trying to showcase different kinds of fishing from different parts of the country, but I don't see how Austin ranks so high. I might put UNC Asheville on the list. Upstate NY has lots of flyfishing opportunities, so I might add somewhere like Syracuse or Binghamton.
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Post by downriver on Nov 23, 2023 17:48:03 GMT -8
I know they're trying to showcase different kinds of fishing from different parts of the country, but I don't see how Austin ranks so high. I might put UNC Asheville on the list. Upstate NY has lots of flyfishing opportunities, so I might add somewhere like Syracuse or Binghamton. Yes, I would put UNC Asheville and Appalachian State in Boone above UNC Chapel Hill. Happy Trails, DR |
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Post by burntfoot on Nov 24, 2023 20:54:27 GMT -8
I would have put Fort Collins above Boulder. There's also some really great fishing near Gunisson, but perhaps less accessable for students with limited transportation options. I find that most students at Western here in Gunnison have vehicles. Excellent fishing on the Taylor River, and pretty good fishing also on the East River and Gunnison River. And, of course, there's good fishing in Blue Mesa Reservoir west of town summer and winter. Some of the photos in the newspaper of contest winners are amazing. |
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Post by ErnieW on Nov 25, 2023 8:20:39 GMT -8
Upstate NY has lots of flyfishing opportunities, so I might add somewhere like Syracuse or Binghamton. SUNY Oneonta might be the closest larger campus to Roscoe NY. Roscoe is the supposed to be the NE's Mecca of fly fishing. The Beaverkill river is pretty famous for fly fishing. |
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Post by Travis on Nov 25, 2023 9:21:51 GMT -8
I'm still trying to figure out why someone would choose a college just because of the fly fishing and how many of those would consult some obscure magazine for help in making that decision.
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Post by burntfoot on Nov 25, 2023 10:05:38 GMT -8
I'm still trying to figure out why someone would choose a college just because of the fly fishing and how many of those would consult some obscure magazine for help in making that decision. Well, in Gunnison a LOT of people go to college here due to 2 ski resorts within an hour's drive. And, for those who also like to fish or mountain bike, it is like heaven. Some never leave after they graduate. |
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Post by Travis on Nov 25, 2023 10:41:15 GMT -8
I'm still trying to figure out why someone would choose a college just because of the fly fishing and how many of those would consult some obscure magazine for help in making that decision. Well, in Gunnison a LOT of people go to college here due to 2 ski resorts within an hour's drive. And, for those who also like to fish or mountain bike, it is like heaven. Some never leave after they graduate. Oh, I can see moving to a college town for the variety of outdoor recreation. What I don't understand is how fly fishing ranks so high among the criteria for choosing.
And if it is prospective college students making the selection, why would fly fishing trump the prospect of paying out-of-state tuition? Not just fishing in general but fly fishing.
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Post by ErnieW on Nov 25, 2023 12:00:12 GMT -8
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Post by Travis on Nov 25, 2023 13:19:46 GMT -8
Fly fishing is one of those hobbies that become obsession and identity. I see. That's why there is such massive student debt in this country. Prospective college students took out loans to feed an obsession, no matter what the out-of-state tuition would be? All for the dream of becoming a highly-paid professional fly fisher-person. That's when college advisors on "career days" could have stepped in and suggested a little more realism. |
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Post by ErnieW on Nov 25, 2023 13:39:46 GMT -8
All for the dream of becoming a highly-paid professional fly fisher-person. Although there are college classes in fly fishing I couldn't find one that offers a full degree program. But I did find this on Ziprecuiter: How much does a Fly Fishing Guide make?
As of Nov 18, 2023, the average hourly pay for a Fly Fishing Guide in the United States is $19.71 an hour.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing hourly wages as high as $39.90 and as low as $7.69, the majority of Fly Fishing Guide wages currently range between $13.70 (25th percentile) to $19.95 (75th percentile) across the United States. The average pay range for a Fly Fishing Guide varies greatly (by as much as $6.25), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience. |
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Post by Travis on Nov 25, 2023 14:37:45 GMT -8
All for the dream of becoming a highly-paid professional fly fisher-person. Although there are college classes in fly fishing I couldn't find one that offers a full degree program. But I did find this on Ziprecuiter: How much does a Fly Fishing Guide make?
As of Nov 18, 2023, the average hourly pay for a Fly Fishing Guide in the United States is $19.71 an hour....
I'm just not convinced this is a real thing rather than some gimmick used by the circulation department of some magazine. Or something that older people contemplating retirement consider. An average hourly pay of $19.71 is not worth much. |
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