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Gorp Girls Big Pine Lakes Fly Fishing Trip
Fly Fishing Camp Trip with Gorp Girls
Experience fly fishing the Eastern Sierra’s in streams and alpine lakes on this two night camp trip near Big Pine creek. The group campsite is situated near a creek to practice skills such as reading water, identifying “fishy spots," and technical casting. After an awesome hike we will experience fishing alpine lakes where we can practice setting hooks, netting fish, releasing fish, and tying on new flies so you can feel confident fly fishing on your own. Usal fly fishing guide Sam Reese is donating guiding services to allow us to learn fly fishing in this amazing location.
Title
When
07/27 - 07/29
Nights
03
Intensity
Itinerary
We’ll kick off the weekend by arriving at our group campsite near Big Pine Creek in the afternoon. Once everyone settles in and sets up their tents, we’ll gather for introductions and a fly fishing gear overview led by our guide, Sam Reese. From there, we’ll dive into our first hands-on lesson—practicing casting and reading the water in the nearby creek and pond. The day will wind down with dinner prep and a relaxing evening around the fire, getting to know one another and soaking in the beautiful mountain setting.
Trail Information
- Round trip: Approximately 10 miles
- Elevation Gain: Approximately 2,000 ft
- Difficulty: Difficult and Strenuous
- Elevations above 8,000 ft can be significantly more taxing than at sea level. It’s essential to stay well-hyrdrated, replenish your electrolytes, and maintain energy levels by consuming food and snacks regularly
- Elevation Gain: Approximately 2,000 ft
- Difficulty: Difficult and Strenuous
- Elevations above 8,000 ft can be significantly more taxing than at sea level. It’s essential to stay well-hyrdrated, replenish your electrolytes, and maintain energy levels by consuming food and snacks regularly
what's included
- Fly Fishing gear - fly rods, flies, nets, accessories
- Fly fishing instruction
- Campsite & itinerary
- Firewood
- Shared access to safety gear (satellite communicator, first aid kit, water filter)
- Communal camp stove, camp grill, cast irons, some basic cooking utensils
- Fly fishing instruction
- Campsite & itinerary
- Firewood
- Shared access to safety gear (satellite communicator, first aid kit, water filter)
- Communal camp stove, camp grill, cast irons, some basic cooking utensils
what to bring
- Fishing license for all three days or an annual one - you must physically have this on you
when fishing!
- All sleeping / camping needs
- Meal for arriving evening, quick breakfast for Monday (instant oats or a bar, a yogurt etc. we want to get on the trail asap!), Breakfast for Tuesday - lunch food, snacks, beverages (please avoid glass beer bottles, thanks!!!)
- Toilet paper, cleaning wipes, towels, and other cleaning materials.
when fishing!
- All sleeping / camping needs
- Meal for arriving evening, quick breakfast for Monday (instant oats or a bar, a yogurt etc. we want to get on the trail asap!), Breakfast for Tuesday - lunch food, snacks, beverages (please avoid glass beer bottles, thanks!!!)
- Toilet paper, cleaning wipes, towels, and other cleaning materials.
- One set of utensils / plating per person (to save on waste and clean up)
- Drinking materials (coffee mug, plastic cup, water bottle)
- Headlamps, other lighting sources, lanterns, etc
- Camp chair / hanging out blankets
- Cooking necessities, please bring a cooler for your food/drinks!
- Clothing for day & night (bathing suit, hiking pants, jacket for night, shorts)
- Shoes that can get wet when we are fishing (chacos, tevas, old sneakers, etc.) Something that won't float away–avoid slides/flip flops!
- Polarized sunglasses, if you have - helps cut glare on the water for fishing - if not, please bring sunglasses anyway they help protect your eyes from the sun and fish hooks
- Sun Protection - please take care of yourself - the sun is stronger in high altitudes - sunscreen , long sleeves, sun shirt etc.
- Hiking shoes and chill shoes
BUG REPELLENTS - Bring what you got and take care of yourself!
- Drinking materials (coffee mug, plastic cup, water bottle)
- Headlamps, other lighting sources, lanterns, etc
- Camp chair / hanging out blankets
- Cooking necessities, please bring a cooler for your food/drinks!
- Clothing for day & night (bathing suit, hiking pants, jacket for night, shorts)
- Shoes that can get wet when we are fishing (chacos, tevas, old sneakers, etc.) Something that won't float away–avoid slides/flip flops!
- Polarized sunglasses, if you have - helps cut glare on the water for fishing - if not, please bring sunglasses anyway they help protect your eyes from the sun and fish hooks
- Sun Protection - please take care of yourself - the sun is stronger in high altitudes - sunscreen , long sleeves, sun shirt etc.
- Hiking shoes and chill shoes
BUG REPELLENTS - Bring what you got and take care of yourself!