Included / Not Included –
Included: Accommodations and meals at lodge or on float trip, guided fishing and/or hunting, flies and leaders.
Not Included: Airfare, rental car, gratuities, pre and post float accommodations at Boggan’s & first morning’s breakfast for floaters, fishing licenses, gratuities, alcohol.
Travel Logistics:
Arrival Information: To get to Speywater Lodge or the start point of your Grande Ronde float trip you will need to make travel arrangements to and from Boggan’s Oasis on the Grande Ronde River. Most anglers should plan on flying into Lewiston, ID and renting a car to drive to the lodge.
Getting to the Lodge: For lodge trips you will drive to Speywater Lodge. For Grande Ronde float trips you will drive to Boggan’s Oasis. (see Driving Directions below)
Departure Information: Lodge guests will depart after breakfast. Float trips take out near Lewiston, Idaho (shuttle fee not included in package).
Driving Directions from Lewiston Airport to Boggan’s Oasis and Speywater Lodge:
Estimated drive time: 1 hour 45 minutes.
1. Start out going West on Burrell Ave.
2. Turn right onto 4th D St.
3. Turn left onto Bryden Ave. Bryden Ave becomes Bryden Canyon Rd which becomes Southway Bridge (Snake River).
4. On other side of bridge take WA-129 toward Asotin.
5. Stay on WA-129 through Asotin and Anatone until you reach the Grande Ronde
River and Boggan's Oasis. Note: Boggan’s is located 17 miles downstream of Troy (north) and is in Washington State.
6. To continue to Speywater Lodge turn right just before the bridge on Grande Ronde River Rd. Follow river upstream.
7. Turn left onto bridge toward Flora, turn right on other side of bridge.
8. Turn right just before the Troy Elementary School. Speywater Lodge is at the end of the road.
Hotel Recommendations in Troy and Lewiston:
Note: All anglers will be responsible for making their own reservations at Boggan’s Oasis as they are not included in the package price.
Boggan’s Oasis
61376 State Highway 129, Anatone, WA 99401
509.256.3372.
On the first day you will be able to arrange for the shuttle to the take-out. See below for shuttle costs (not included in the package price). Please plan to spend the night in Lewiston, Idaho on the evening of the take-out and head home the following day (independently arranged and not included). See below for hotel recommendations.
Car Rental Agencies at Lewiston Airport:
Hertz: 208.746.0411
Budget: 206.746.0488
Hotel Recommendations in Lewiston:
Red Lion Hotel Lewiston: 208.799.1000 www.redlion.rdln.com
Inn America: 208.746.4600 www.innamerica.com
Shuttle:
Anglers will be asked to fill out a shuttle form at Boggan’s on the morning the trip begins.
Note: The shuttle will cost about $100 per vehicle and can be paid for by credit card or with cash. This cost is not included in the package price.
Travel Cash:
As a guideline we recommend that each guest travels with enough cash for guide gratuities.
Gratuities:
We recommend gratuities of approximately 10 – 15% of your package price. The gratuities may be given to Scott O’Donnell at the end of your stay to disperse accordingly.
Fishing Licenses:
If you are a guest at the lodge you will need both an Oregon and a Washington license. If you are on a Grande Ronde float trip, you will need a Washington license only.
Oregon State licenses should be purchased online at: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/online_license_sales/index.asp
Washington State licenses can be ordered over the phone at 866.246.9453 or online at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/
Please note that these licenses need to be ordered at least THREE WEEKS prior to your trip dates. The actual license will be sent to you.
Licenses can be purchased on-site at Boggan’s or at the Shilo, but the process can be very slow and will cut into your fishing time.
Climate:
While the weather can be mild, always be prepared for cold when visiting the interior reaches of Oregon in the late fall. Rain and snow can occur at almost any time but typical day temperatures range from 40-60 degrees F.
Medical Facilities:
The closest medical facility is in Lewiston, ID, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from the lodge. Guests have the responsibility to disclose any special medical, physical, or dietary needs to the lodge ahead of time.
In emergency situations, a charter flight may be required to reach a medical facility. Guests may want to consider medical evacuation coverage. We recommend Global Rescue.
Power and Communications:
The lodge has a ground phone line and a dial-up internet connection. Guests can bring their own computers, but there will typically be a laptop on site. There is an 800 access number for AOL. Limited use is appreciated as internet use negates the phone connection! There is no cell service at the lodge.
Clothing:
Warm socks, polar fleece pullovers or sweaters, warm hat, one or more pairs of fishing gloves, a quality waterproof wading jacket, synthetic long underwear and fleece pants. Bring casual attire for meals in the lodge.
Laundry:
Laundry service is not available. Please pack accordingly.
Beverages/Alcohol:
The lodge does not provide alcohol. Guests may bring their own.
Tackle/Equipment List:
Rods: 9-10 ft single hand rods for line weights 6-8. 11-14 ft two-handed spey rods for line weights 6-9.
Lines: Full floaters like the Mastery Steelhead taper, Mastery wet tip type 4 sink tip line, Teeny 200, Rio Versi-tip system (or comparable interchangeable tip line), floating spey lines as well as Skagit-type lines with interchangeable sink tips. The most poplar spey tips will be type 4 of 160 grains or less.
Reels: Any good reel with or without a disk drag and room for 100-200 yards of 30 lb braided Dacron backing.
Leaders: 9-12 ft leaders tapering to 8- 10 pounds for floating lines, 4-6 ft leaders tapering from 8-12 pounds for sinking lines. Maxima Ultra Green is the tippet material of choice.
Flies: Dry Flies: Morrish Pom Skaters, Bombers (black and natural), Waller Wakers, Greased Liner, Mudlers, and assorted other foam and deer hair patterns in sizes 4-8.
Traditional Wets: Green Butt Skunk, Freight Train, Signal Light, Purple Peril, Blue Charm, Silver Hilton, and assorted spey flies in sizes 4-10.
Streamers: Egg sucking leech (black and purple), black leech, Blue Bruce, Boss, Woolly Buggers, Popsicle, articulated leech, and assorted marabou and rabbit patterns in black, blue, and purple sizes 2-6. Tube flies are also becoming very popular. Note; the Ronde is a shallow river and fishes best with un-weighted flies.
Waders & Boots: Breathable gore-tex waders are typically fine for September fishing with neoprene becoming more popular throughout October and November. For anglers prone to cold (especially feet), boot foot 4-5 mm waders such as the Simms Boot Foot Extremes are excellent. Spiked/studded boots are encouraged. Anglers who choose to use breathable waders should bring several layers of mid/heavy weight fleece leggings.
Miscellaneous: Sunscreen, lip balm, hand-warmers, bandana, hemostats, tape measure, camera with spare batteries and film, floatant, headlamp, bino’s, and a waterproof bag for day gear.
