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Jack Trout
JACK TROUT FLY FISHING & GUIDE SERVICE
McCloud River, Upper Sacramento, Klamath, Hat Creek, Fall River,
Lower Sac, Trinity Rivers. **"CELEBRATING OVER 28 YEARS IN GUIDED FLY FISHING ADVENTURES!"**
530-926-4540
email:info@jacktrout.com
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FROM THE BAY AREA TO FLY FISH WITH JACK TROUT!! TRY ONE OF OUR FAMOUS
DELI SANDWICHES OR ENJOY FOOD IN OUR BAR/RESTAURANT.
** THANK YOU FOR STOPPING AND EATING AT GRANZELLA'S RESTAURANT, WILLIAMS EXIT, CALIFORNIA, INTERSTATE 5.
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Green River, Flaming Gorge Guides and lodging info page for Utah.
**"GREEN RIVER AND FLAMING GORGE LODGING, HOTELS AND REPORTS FOR FLY FISHING FLOATS. FLY FISHING ADVENTURES!"**
435-885-3342
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**RIVER DANCERS RAFTING, MT SHASTA 530-926-3517**JOIN CHANTEL AND JOHN McDERMITT AS THEY LEAD RAFTING ADVENTURES IN
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON. River Dancers Rafting & Kayaking
Great fun, gourmet food and service with a smile. Rafting and kayaking
trips
on the Upper Sacramento, Trinity, Upper & Lower Klamath, Scott and
Salmon
rivers. Family and kids trips, yoga on the river, natural history
float,
wilderness watercolor adventure and much more...
530-926-5596
A Great Place to stay in Mt Shasta and also closest to the Mt Shasta Ski Park.
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OLD MOE GREEN RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDES
Green River, Flaming Gorge Guides and lodging info page for Utah.
**"GREEN RIVER AND FLAMING GORGE LODGING, HOTELS AND REPORTS FOR FLY FISHING FLOATS. FLY FISHING ADVENTURES!"**
435-885-3342
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JACK TROUT FLY FISHING & GUIDE SERVICE
McCloud River, Upper Sacramento, Klamath, Hat Creek, Fall River,
Lower Sac, Trinity Rivers. **"CELEBRATING OVER 15 YEARS IN GUIDED FLY FISHING ADVENTURES!"**
530-926-4540
email:info@jacktrout.com
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CALIFORNIA RIVER FLOWS C.F.S. FLOWS: UPPER SAC, McCLOUD, KLAMATH, TRINITY RIVERS AND MANY OTHERS!!
**STAGE DOOR. 414 N. Mt Shasta Blvd. www.stagedoor.com** SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER! GREAT JAZZ, CABARET AND ENTERTAINMENT IN MT SHASTA! CLICK HERE TO SEE A GREAT SITE!!Cafe Maddalena's 5801 Sacramento Ave(530)235-2725 Dunsmuir
MIKE AND TONY'S*501 Mt Shasta Blvd. Mt Shasta (530) 926-4792*
MT SHASTA TRADITION SINCE 1947
Lily's Restaurant** 1013 S. Mt Shasta Blvd.(530)926-3372 Mt Shasta Sengthongs Thai Cuisine Blue Room Night Club afterwards
5855 Dunsmuir Ave (530)235-4770 Dunsmuir Casa Ramos 1136 S Mt Shasta Blvd. (530)926-0250 Mt Shasta Corner Stone Bakery & Cafe 5759 Dunsmuir Ave (530)235-4677 Dunsmuir
**MT SHASTA RESORT. 1000 Siskiyou Lakes Blvd.(530) 926-3030**
MT SHASTA RESTAURANT & GOLF RESORT!
Mt Shasta Resort** 1000 Siskiyou Lakes Blvd. (530)926-3030 Mt Shasta COFFEE PLACESSEVEN SUNS~HAS BEANS Coffee House
1011 S. Mt Shasta Blvd (530) 926-3602 Mt Shasta*
STAGE DOOR Cabaret/Coffeehouse 414 N. Mt Shasta Blvd. www.stagedoorcabaret.com Mt Shasta LODGING IN MT SHASTA AREA
THIS
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DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THIS INFO, IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!
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CALIFORNIA RIVER FLOWS C.F.S. FLOWS: UPPER SAC, McCLOUD, KLAMATH, TRINITY RIVERS AND MANY OTHERS!! DREAM FLOW SITE WITH AMAZING INFORMATION ON ALL RIVERS
JACK TROUT FLY FISHING ~ McCloud
River, Upper Sacramento, Klamath, Hat Creek, Fall River,
Lower Sac, Trinity Rivers. North States Favorite Guide Service, "We may
not be the biggest in California, but we have the most fun!"
MT SHASTA SCENIC TOURS. 530-926-4540 TOUR INFO** Click
here to see our area tours to Mt Shasta, McCloud Falls and Castle
Crags. We also tour people and groups to Burney Falls and Mt Lassen.
Catered lunches, awesome views and the area's most knowledgeable and
entertaining guides. Individual tours, small or large groups welcomed.
CAVE SPRINGS RESORT
Stay right on the banks of the Upper Sacramento River in a cabin
or in one of the resorts comfortable rooms. practically fish from your
window. Kids can enjoy swimming in the fabulous pool nestled under old
growth oaks, cedars and douglas firs. Join your host, Louie Dewey and
his wife Belinda, as they offer the best value in lodging for the
region. Hospitality and friendliness that has made Cave Springs and the
Dewey Family infamous in Shasta area. Call 530-235-2721
**INDIAN CREEK LODGE**
INDIAN CREEK LODGE, TRINITY RIVER RECOMMENDED PLACE TO STAY . 59741 HWY
299
DOUGLAS CITY 530-623-6294 LET JIM AND HIS STAFF, TAKE GREAT CARE OF YOU
WHILE YOU STAY ON THE BANKS OF THE TRINITY RIVER! FIVE STARS, FOR GREAT
OWNER ATTITUDE, LODGE CLEANLINESS AND ATMOSPHERE. ONLY 10 MINUTES FROM
GREAT FOOD IN WEAVERVILLE. $40 to $65 GREAT PRICES!!
**FOREST LODGE MOTEL, Klamath River, Happy Camp**
Located on highway 96 in the town of Happy Camp. This place is located
near the river and is a very nice place to stay. Call 530-493-5296
63712 HWY 96. Very affordable $50 to $65 per night
**SISKIYOU ICE RINK IN MT SHASTA**Open
from Thanksgiving to March 1st, Open to Public Skating 7 Days a Week.
Youth & Adult Hockey Programs. Largest Ice Rink on the West
Coast!!! Incredible Views of Mt Shasta and Surrounding Area. Ice Line
530-926-1702 Rink Phone 530-926-1715 A Place the Whole Family Can
Enjoy!!
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MT SHASTA RESORT**
One of Mount Shasta area's finest facilities, visit their great
restaurant and their full 18 hole golf course with incredible views of
Mount Shasta from almost every tee. Individual chalets with private
bedrooms, full size baths, large livingrooms. Located within walking
distance to scenic Lake Siskiyou. Just like owning a mountain home for
the weekend!
**SHASTA COVE STABLES**
Professional Horseback Guiding, one hour, two hour, 1/2 day or full
day ride with picnic. Overnight pack trips, summer youth camps!!! even
birthday pony parties. 1-800-662-3529
Shasta Mountain Guides
Mount Shasta's oldest and most respected climbing authority. Michael
Zanger and his cast of world class mountain guides can take you near or
to the summit on multiple or single day treks.Lower Klamath River
McCloud Dance Country
R V ParkPaved
Roads, Concrete Pads, Picnic Area, Clean Bathroom & Showers
Facilities, Laudry Facilities, Storage for boats & Trailers,
Dump Station, Propane Available
McCloud Hotel B&B
Historic Hospitality with the privacy of a hotel, you will love an
enchanted nights rest at this amazing landmark. All rooms are decorated
in a elegant 1915 fashion, when the hotel was originally
opened. Gourmet breakfast included!!
MT Shasta Inn & Suites
30 brand new spacious suites, free continental breakfast, outdoor
spa, what else do you need? this place is new, clean and very
comfortable. The rooms are very large and have modern
amenities, Close to down town and Has Beans Coffee house! Argentina
530-926-5596
A Great Place to stay in Mt Shasta and also closest to the Mt Shasta Ski Park.
**Dream Inn B&B**
Conviently located in downtown Mount Shasta, this Historic House is
a great place to stay at and enjoy a great nights rest and a wonderful
breakfast.
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We love our Temple Fork Fly Rods
Carola sure enjoyed her Pasta with plenty of parmesan cheese!
Paul Howes loved his pizza and brews….
The next day we floated the Rio Maullin near Puerto Montt Chile. We enjoyed catching both brown trout and rainbows
on the fly rod.
Then Paul hooked into something really nice that pulled us fast down river!!
A nice brown trout in a great river in the Lakes District of Chile.
But this photo was my favorite! Congratulations Paul Howes of England, you’re my SIZZLER
OF THE WEEK AWARD WINNER!!
WAY TO GO SIZZLER!! Jack & Carola Trout
Now enjoy this video of Paul’s catch, with special guest star POPS!
A moment we all love to have out on any river, but when it’s with your Pops, all the better mates!
They hooked others not as big but fun when your not at home….
Later we found ourselves at home at a typical Chilean Restaurant that serves many of the national dishes you should try
when you arrive Chile.
One of our very favorites that is a “don’t miss” when in Chile is called Pichangas. Be sure to ask if they use Cecinas Modinger’s Sausages, the best available in Chile.
The troops were all ready that day for action on the river!
I like this photo and love my drift boat here in Chile!
Pops hooked up first that day!
Carola’s lunch was awesome!
Pops hooked another trout that took him for a big ride on the rain….
But then the rainbow came out right by our home on the hill….
Then we had an asado bbq out on the property and my best friend Marcos showed up for the toast!
Cheers everyone…
Back out learning how to nymph with indicators everyone was cathing on fine…
Way to go Paul!
Carola’s gnocchi’s for lunch makes us all happy! Thanks to Ron and Paul Howes from England, look forward to seeing
you in Mount Shasta, California!!
Thanks for coming down and hanging out at the house, we had a great time with you folks.
Saludos de Chile, Jack & Carola Trout
Our next client was a big surprise especially to me. His name is Miguelito and little did I know this guy was a very famous
person in Chile and Peru. Miguelito has appeared on many TV shows here and was performing at a club here in Los
Lagos, when a good friend ask us if we could house him in our private home/ hosteria and take him on a tour of the area
the next day.
We said; “why not?”
We drove him to his show and his fans loved him! This guy is a halarious comedian and in fact has his first movie coming out in Chile in November.
He must have like 49 girl friends…..
Even mine loved his sense of humor as he took us in like two freinds from grade school. (This guy is 23 years old and a whopping 3 feet tall with a heart and a sense of humor bigger than Texas)
Girls just love this guy and I soon became a Miguelito fan myself as I realized this guy was a full blown entertainer that was becoming more famous with every show and every event he appeared in..
I was amazed that his fate led him to our house in Los Lagos, Chile…… But over the years I have learned that you never know where a Jack Trout Adventure might lead one…
It was a really great night out for us and Carola looked stunningly beautiful, what a lucky man I am!!
I love her folks!
Enjoy this Miguelito Video doing Michael Jackson Thriller Video from
the 80″s
The next day we woke up late and took Miguelito on a tour of the area.
Lago Panguipulli was beautiful like always.
And within minutes we were flocked on like Paparazzi with many people asking for photos with the boy wonder.
You might say he is the Danny Devito of Chile. I drank a beer and laughed…
Then it got a little too crazy and we all knew we had to get out of there!!
Then we saw this great church and decided to check it out! Panguipulli is a must see when traveling to Chile, a very clean and fun town to visit with great people who live and tour there.
It was like a scene out of Ferris Bueller as we skipped school and went to see some really great places.
A very good place to be on Earth.
and as fast as it started the time with Miguelito ended, but not before a great asado bbq lamb dinner and a game of soccer.
Carola and I had so much fun with this guy as well as our good friends, Marcos, Viviana and Juan Carlos.
Saludos to Miguelito for staying at our home in Los Lagos Chile.
Black or White Video Comedy
Miguelito with a small part in this halarious video from Chile!
A great time indeed folks!
When you come down and stay in our home and fly fish or tour with us, this is what you’ll see.
Oh yea, got to take that tree down this week…
Breakfast is included and lodging is $25 per night per person with a view of the river from
your seat. (We always have Peets Coffee!!)
Even a better view this week of the river when I cut down the hedges a little….
Rooms are comfortable and so are the beds..
We have bedrooms available for you and your friends or love ones.
Let’s head out today a favorite lake and take our new puppy Rayen for her first swim. Carola is a Native Chilean Mapuche and she told me this name means flower.
I think Carola means flower in my native tongue…
The next day on the river flows from this lake we caught many McCloud River Rainbow Trout in a solid rains.
Where’s your wading belt man???
Nice hookup babe!
hold on little buddy we’ll let you go now…
Little Rayen on her first drift boat journey, I think she’s a natural… We saved her off the streets of Los Lagos
a worth while mission….
Now one more dog saved and guranteed a better life with me out on the rivers of Chile.
Thanks for watching our adventures folks! Saludos de Chile, Jack & Carola Trout
We have found a friend for life in Jack Trout, and his lovely fiance, Carola! We spent 2 days fishing the San Pedro river with Jack in Chile. He completely outfitted our family, secured additional boats and guides to ensure we were all easily accomodated, and prepared a lavish lamb roast to end the day. It was a trip that we won’t forget soon.
The weather was not perfect (a little rainy and mild), but everyone got their share of hits, even the novices who Jack personally escorted and tutored. My 12 year old daughter landed a nice rainbow, and the older boys both had good fights with larger fish. We had the river to ourselves and enjoyed a variety of fishing situations, as well as a nice lunch on the river banks. The boats and gear were great. In addition, Jack is a warm and engaging guide who wants you to have fun and catch fish, but without the pressure or slickness you find in other operations.
Make no mistake – this is not your average fishing guide operation. The “lodge” where we were housed is one of Jack and Carola’s homes, but is clean, comfortable and they are extremely good hosts (remind them to turn on the hot water before you shower!). Their previous operation in Chaitan was wiped out by a volcano eruption in 2007, so this can be described as somewhat fledgling. But there is nothing fledgling about it once you get in the water and are hammering the fish. And the value is great!
We understand Jack guides trips in Mt. Shasta during the No. American summer, and we would definately sign up for one of those trips. As for fishing in Chile, we would highly recommend it and look forward to enjoying Jack and Carola’s company in the future.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
I am, at my wife’s request, going to Santiago next Jan. I’d like to go south and catch some fish. If we stay in town, can you provide guide service for floating and/or wading? Which is the best month to be there?
Please sign me up for one day, Saturday, June 5th on the Upper Sac in your raft.
Jim Collins
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Jack:
Sorry for the delay.
I am still waiting on some decisions from my business clients regarding my trip – things are still in flux. . But it looks like I will be able to fish sometime in the interval from Feb 15 to 23rd. I would be OK with as little as 3 days or as much as 6 days of fishing. I will be alone, and as I may have mentioned am an experienced fly fisherman: trout, saltwater , steelhead — and I speak ‘kitchen’ Spanish.
Given this can you suggest some specific possibilities. I will also let you know more when I know more.
Here’s the latest. I want to go with someone and I was waiting for my fishing buddy to say yes, he’d go. A few days ago he told me he didn’t want to endure the 25 hours it would take to get to Puerto Montt, by his estimate. (He used Orbitz to plan the trip).
As I may have told you, this was to be the ultimate destination for a trip in my Cessna from Palo Alto, Ca. My partner in the Cessna says he wants to go but he isn’t a huge fishing fan.
As you can imagine it’s a long way in a small plane (Andy, my partner estinmates 50 hours of flying time). I’m naturally up for it and I have blocked out the month of March so we could take about 2 weeks going down there, then fish a week and hurry home.
So, maybe I need to just take a day trip of two, if that’s possible, once we get there. What do you think of this hair-brained plan?
Do you know if your office has already mailed the fly fishing gift certificate? If so, I did not get it today so hopefully it will
be here first of the week. Rob’s Birthday is next Thursday and I was hoping to have it by then.
Thanks,
Debbie Ostrander
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Jack and carola,
We are in esquel, the weather turned amazing and we had a great day of wading!
Next 3 days: futa, arroyo pescado, rivadavia, then lago strobel 3 days! After that to round it off, jumping jack trout! Please send me a number in chile where we can reach you.
Watch’em they will try to charge you a extra service fee of $85
if you need fast service, even if unauthorized. Office has a bad attitude in a small community.
After I had already ordered service for the following week because Kathy said her driver wasn’t going to be in the area, I asked them to wait because I didn’t want the extra fees, they charged my credit card with an extra fee unauthorized and they threatened to go back out and pump all fuel if I didn’t pay extra fee after I called them asking them why, they said their driving was in the neighborhood the next day.
Holiday Spirit Dec 22nd.
Use Cross Petroleum or someone else is my advice. Jack Trout
December 22, 2009 by Jack Trout in Mount Shasta, CA
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