Guided Texas Hill Country Fly Fishing Trips
January through April; we are now offering full & half-day fishing excursions in the Texas Hill Country, catered to new and experienced anglers, alike!
Booking:
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Call (210) 254-4211, or book a trip online!
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Trip must be booked at least 72 hours in advance.
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$100 deposit is required to officially book the date of your trip.
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Participants must be at least 16 years old.
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All rates listed are nonnegotiable. **​
Our Guide!
My name is Ethan Bertini
Experience:
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CPR & First Aid Certified
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Four years instructing fly fishing courses at Orvis - San Antonio.
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Two years worth of guiding at Four Seasons Anglers in Laramie, WY.
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Five seasons training with Alaska Kingfishers on Nushagak River in Bristol Bay, AK.
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Five years with 100+ days on the water.
A fly rod was put in my hand for the first time when I was two years old, when it started as a father’s day tradition with my grandfather. It gained more traction as my grandpa took me on the occasional fishing trip. In high school, I tore my ACL in track practice and was forced to “take it easy” for about a year. That summer, I fished every other day, on average, at a neighborhood pond… and it’s all snowballed from there!
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Background:
San Antonio is where I was born and raised, but the Hill Country and its rivers are where I grew up!
As a conservation advocate and a wildlife geek, I see my impact currently being greatest through the life of a fly fishing guide.
Though my goals span far beyond what I currently offer, I invite you to join me in fly fishing some of the most beautiful areas in our state - and areas that are truly dear to me!
I’d like to think I offer more than a fishing service with each of my trips, as I’d like my clients to walk away with at least a few more things at the end of the day:
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Knowledge & Confidence to fly fish on their own again
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Fascinating details about the environment and watershed we’re fishing
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Desire to explore more fisheries & communities through fly fishing
I can guarantee that I will communicate with you what the conditions will be, how it will likely affect our fishing, and that my effort to land you a fish will never be lackluster. However, I hope that by the end of every trip, my clients can see there is much more to being on the water than landing a fish.
What's Provided?
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All gear necessary to fly fish will be provided on all trips: rods, reels, line, leader, flies, etc.
(If you’d like to fish conventionally, you will have to bring all of that gear with you.)
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It is recommended you purchase your own set of waders & wade boots before each trip, IF NECESSARY.
(I will communicate with you about this prior to the trip. I do have a couple sets of extra waders, however, there are no guarantees I’ll have a size that accommodates everyone.)
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Lunches will be provided on all full day-trips!
(Sandwiches, snacks, water & a soft drink of your choice. If you are allergic to anything, please make me aware at least a day before the trip!)
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Alcohol WILL NOT be provided and is prohibited on all wade trips. However, you are welcome to bring your own with you on float trips. **
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If you have your own fishing gear, I encourage you to bring it!
(This is not because I don’t want you to break my rods and lose my flies, although that IS a bonus… Especially for those unfamiliar with their own gear, it is a great opportunity to get more comfortable on the setup & flies you’ll have access to on your own!)
Contact
Have more questions? Get in touch, let's get you on the water!
