Are you ready to fish for Arizonas most prized trout species?
Then this is your trip! The Hook Up Outfitters is proud to offer
this exciting fly fishing adventure for Arizonas native
trout, the Apache!
The Apache trout is truly a native fish comeback story for Arizona
and for the nation as well. The Apache trout, which is Arizonas
state fish, could become the first native fish in the United States
to come off the endangered species list.
A hundred years ago or so, Apache trout could be found in approximately
600 miles of streams in the White Mountains of Arizona. By the
late 1960s, these native trout were reduced to about 30 miles
of stream. Now they are on the brink of recovery and have re-established
natural reproduction in their home waters, and are thriving in
various streams and lakes in the White Mountains on the Apache-Sitgreaves
National Forest and the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.
Arizona is the only place in the world where Apache trout are
found.
Fly fishing for Apaches is one of Arizonas premier
fishing adventures! The White Mountains are home to the most pristine
forests in the state, and provide the ultimate setting. Lakes
and streams in this region are located in some of the most beautiful
areas in Arizona. The trout are typically aggressive eaters, and
respond well to a large assortment of dries as well as nymphs.
Apaches typically share residence with brown trout and rainbow
trout, so a high country grand slam is always a possibility as
well.
This all-inclusive adventure will be outfitted with a full line
of Orvis rods and reels, waders, boots, float tubes (if necessary),
beverages, lunches, line, leaders, tippet, and flies.