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Wendy Krueger has been fly-fishing since she was 10 when her dad gave her a rod to fish the Gallatin River in Montana. Her 40 years of teaching and coaching experience give her clients immediate feedback and improvement in their skills. She has taught fly fishing to anglers as young as 6 and those well into their 70’s. She has donated time to Casting for Recovery, a national program dedicated to helping breast cancer survivors learn the art of fly-fishing. An avid hiker and biologist, Wendy provides local insight into the natural wonders that abound in the White Mountain area.

Wendy Krueger lives in Nutrioso, AZ. She has CPR and First Aid certifications, as well as hundreds of on-trail hours. Whether it is fly-fishing or a scenic day hike into wilderness or primitive areas, Wendy will help to make your day a memorable one.

For lesson or guiding information, contact Wendy at:

canyonkitty@gmail.com or 

928-245-4613 

Fly Fishing Lessons and Guided Trips

Note: we are not able to guide on the White Mountain Apache Reservation.

Basic gear terminology, rigging up the rod, fly choice, tying on the fly, roll and full cast, landing the fish and releasing it safely. First Student: $50, each additional student up to 3 more are $50 each.  Larger groups can be accommodated, please call for details and pricing.

All trips begin with a pick-up or meet at your lodging venue. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the trip. We fish local river and creek waters as the preferred venue. We do not have boats or float tubes for lake fishing.

Approximately 4 hours, leave early morning or can do a late afternoon to evening trip, unless it is monsoon season. Use of rods, flies, leader and tippet are included. Light snacks are provided.

Approximately 8 hours, leave early morning- especially in summer while the water is cooler and fish are more active. Use of gear is included as are flies, leader and tippet. We provide a shore lunch of sandwiches, snacks, fruit, cookies and other goodies. We can accommodate dietary needs if arranged in advance. We wet-wade and either drive or hike to holes, depending on experience and venue. If you are brand new to the sport, it is recommended that you take the 2 hour lesson before you do a trip

 Contact Wendy Krueger directly at: canyonkitty@gmail.com or 928-245-4613 

Wildlife abounds here. It is not unusual to get close to elk, deer, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, marmots, turkey, and numerous native birds and flowers. 

There are a variety of local lodging options in the area: 

https://www.thexdiamondranch.com/

https://hannaganmeadow.com/

Escudilla Mountain Cabins- Alpine, AZ

https://theranchatsouthfork.com/

https://thelostresorts.com/

https://www.cabinbutler.com/