Spectacular canyons in the shadow of Mt. Shasta!

Klamath Steelhead - October is usually prime-time for weather and fishing in Northern California! Flyfishing Northern California's Finest Flywater Wilderness Medicine Continuing Medical Education Course October 5-10, 2010 16 Hours Category I CME Credit This exciting Wilderness Medicine CME course takes place in the heart of the finest wild trout waters in California-and some of the best in the lower 48 states! The continuing medical education course takes place in the context of a guided flyfishing adventure. The course is designed for all skill levels-from novices to experts. Outstanding, professional guides will put anglers of similar skill levels together. The angler to guide ratio is 2:1, which means there will be lots of time for instruction of intermediates and beginners. Advanced anglers will be together with expert guides. The guides are some of the best in the West!... experienced, patient, personable, and knowledgeable. Their goal is to provide you with a memorable flyfishing and wilderness experience. Clearwater Lodge has the most extensive fly fishing school in the west. Over the past 30 years, they have taught thousands of people the skills and pleasures of fly fishing. Northern California boasts an incredible variety some of the finest flywater in the lower 48, and some of the most beautiful scenery! Fly Fishing at Clearwater Lodge Clearwater Lodge is a full-service, Orvis endorsed fly fishing destination. The Lodge provides meals, accommodations, guiding and instruction on northeastern California's five great wild trout rivers and spring-fed stillwaters. These waters include Fall River, Hat Creek, the McCloud River, the Pit River and upper Sacramento, freestone rivers with pools, pockets, riffles, and runs. In addition, there are several smaller streams as well as superb stillwaters that we fish regularly. Early October is a fantastic time to fish these rivers, the weather is typically gorgeous ("Indian Summer"), and the fish runs are usually optimum! Each day your guide will pick you up early in the morning to head for the best stretches of river. The Wilderness Medicine continuing medical education course will take place each afternoon beginning at 4:30 pm.

Beautiful Mt. Shasta resort is on the banks of the upper Sacramento river! OUR BEAUTIFUL ACCOMODATIONS Clearwater Lodge on the Pit River: a beautiful, full service, Orvis endorsed fly-fishing Lodge on the banks of the Pit River. Mt. Shasta Resort: beautiful, modern chalet style cabins at the foot of majestic Mt. Shasta and the banks of the upper Sacramento river.

ITINERARY- Flyfish N. California - Wilderness Medicine CME Day 1 Meet at the beautiful Mount Shasta Resort with incredible views of Shasta and Lake Siskiyou. Guided fishing on the spectacular McCloud, Klamath, Lower Sacramento, or Upper Sacramento Rivers Day 2/3 Guided fishing on the spectacular McCloud, Klamath, Lower Sacramento, or Upper Sacramento Rivers Day 4 Morning Free: Enjoy optional guided fishing on the Upper Sacramento or spectacular golf at the Shasta Resort. Move to Clearwater Lodge-an Orvis endorsed Flyfishing Lodge on the banks of the Pit River. Day 5/6 Guided Fishing on the trout rich Pit River, Fall River, Hat Creek or McCloud River.

OUR RIVERS:

	The McCloud River - Northern Cal's most famous freestone fishery The McCloud River canyon is often likened to a cathedral. The banks of the river are lined with a dense forest of tall evergreens and hardwoods and the river cascades through one emerald pool after another. All of this cool, un-polluted, aerated water creates perfect conditions for caddisflies, mayflies, and even a variety of different stoneflies. Fishing on the McCloud River is usually a well-balanced mixture of both nymphing and dry fly fishing, and during certain times of the year streamers can work well, too.
	Hat Creek - Classic wade fishing for Rainbows Hat Creek is quintessential spring creek fly fishing for wary trout. It bubbles out of the numerous aquifers near Mt Lassen and runs clear and cold throughout the season, providing ample habitat for a variety of different aquatic insects, including stoneflies, caddisflies, and multiple mayfly species. The shallow, easily waded riffles and long glass-smooth flats of Hat Creek offer ideal holding water for the streams resident rainbow and brown trout, and it is perfectly suited to fly fishing.
	The Pit River - Classic wade fishing for Rainbows The Pit River is for those adventurous anglers willing to work a little. The tough reputation of the river keeps many anglers away, making the Pit a great place to find solitude. Each and every pocket on the river holds fish, and amazingly large fish at that. These wild, football-shaped Rainbows are the definition of strong-willed and hard-fighting.
	The Upper Sacramento River - Classic wade fishing The "Upper Sac" is freestone fishing at its best. The river is made up of riffles, runs, pocket water, small holes, huge pools and undercuts, all of which provide anglers with opportunities to fish dry flies and try a variety of nymphing techniques. Rainbow trout are the predominate fish in these waters, and most are healthy, wild, and native. Early October often brings on a giant October Caddis Hatch. The Lower Sacramento River - A world-class rainbow fishery The Sacramento near Redding has become recognized as a world-class rainbow fishery. We use drift boats to fish the excellent water between Redding and Anderson, getting out on gravel bars and islands to wade fish.
	The Fall River - A world-class rainbow fishery We use drift boats and enjoy excellent rainbow fly fishing and spectacular scenery.
	The Klamath River- Feisty Steelhead and Salmon We use drift boats to fish feisty Steelhead (up to 10 pounds) and Salmon in a scenic canyon that is the legendary home of Bigfoot.

Head guide Ryan Allred with a feisty Rainbow Trout! Guide John Rickard on the beautiful McCloud River with a wilderness medicine participant. ABOUT OUR GUIDES: Our outstanding guide staff are professionals from The Clearwater Lodge, Shasta Trout, and Wildwaters flyfishing. The guide client ratio is 1:2. The guides will tailor your experience to suit your ability level- whether you are a beginner or a seasoned expert. The Clearwater guide team is truly exceptional. These men and women are all accomplished anglers. They are outstanding and patient teachers and pleasant companions for a day on the water. They are particularly talented at teaching all ages and abilities of anglers. A great many returning guests request the same guide they first fished with at Clearwater. This entire staff of guides is arguably the best group of guides in the west. Guided fishing is a wise investment in both immediate satisfaction and in long-term skills and success. Clearwater guides can focus on a particular fishery, on mastering specific skills, or just having a fun fishing day. In the course of that day, you may walk, wade, fish from a pram, a drift boat or our bass boat. You may fish dry flies on the PhD Flats of Hat Creek, go deep in the Pit River canyon for big rainbows, cruise the crystal clear flats of Ajumawi Lava Springs State Park, or stalk small wild rainbow in the spring-fed flows of Burney or Lost Creek. Visit our Home Waters page to read about our guide destinations. Full days start at 8am and go until dark. Excellent lunches and soft drinks are included. Morning half days start at 8am and end in the early afternoon. Afternoon half days start after lunch and end at dark.

Trip Cost: $2,995 6 days / 5 nights (Includes 5 days guided flyfishing, all flyfish instruction, deluxe accommodations and most meals.)

Additional CME Cost: $695 (16 hrs Category I CME)

"An amazing adventure.....fun CME, a friendly way to learn and tremendous bonding experience with colleagues. I couldn't be more of an endorser of what Wilderness Medicine has done with these adventure courses." Tim Erickson, MD Professor of Emergency Medicine, U. of Illinois