Summer Trout

Flowing out of the North Cascade Mountain Range is the Methow RIver. A freestone stream that stretches over 80 miles through the Methow Valley's beautiful national forest, farm lands, and the small western theme town of Winthrop. The Methow Valley is a do it yourself kind of place where Methow made products like roasted coffee, grains, beer and wine is not uncommon. The recreation in the Methow is exceptional and offers many options for the outdoor enthusiast. In the winter its the snow sports and steelhead fishing, and the loup loup ski area provides the community with a local ski hill just a few miles from any Methow Valley town. The cross country trail system is the largest in North America with miles of groomed trail to explore. Summertime in the valley provides a lot of hiking, biking, horseback riding and yes, more fishing. For our group of guys there is a season for fishing during most other outdoor seasons we take part in, and when we have a season of fishing you can bet we take advantage of it. We grew up fly fishing the Methow River. Searching for that big catch on the river was a great activity for us as youngsters. For me there's nothing like floating the Methow River, casting for trophy trout and navigating the stream. When you're out on the water floating. you're free; free from your daily grind, free from the stress or hectic fast pace life we sometimes live. There is never a problem you have in your life that can follow you to the river. It's all left at the bank before you step foot in the water and will most likely be easier to deal with after you leave and I think that's why fishing is a form of meditation for some. It's all about preparation. We spend all night before the trip getting flies tied, rods rigged up, new leaders and tippet set, the raft cleaned and many beverages and food items stocked in the cooler. Hours of preparation for a few seconds of glory is always rewarding but most of all it's humbling, humbling to know that serenity is always just a cast away. Double checking with our clients the night before is not unusual, and after all this we might get a few hours of sleep. We are up early with locally brewed coffee from Lariat Coffee Roasters in Winthrop to load up the equipment, meet and greet our clients and hit the H2O. We spend any where from 4 to 7 days a week and 4 to a 8 hours and day on the water with clients or just with each other mastering the art of the fly fisherman. Our customers can count on local experienced guides that have been fly fishing their entire lives and take pride in what they do. At Globetrouters it's not only important that we show our clients the best Methow angling experience possible but that we gain friendships that will last a lifetime. Our guide staff is one of the best in the Methow Valley. They have a lifetime of fly fishing experience and have been professionally guiding for years. Our trips consist of local, knowledgeable guides that strictly fly fish and always give 100% of their efforts to make your day a success. There is no doubt that when you fly fish the Methow River with one of the Globetrouters you have not only gained a wealth of knowledge but a friendship.