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“I have fished with Chuck annually for over 15 years. I have caught and released more gorgeous Brown and Rainbow Trout than I can recall. His knowledge of the streams, techniques, flies, and the local area are epic. Chuck carries on his chest what can only be described as a file cabinet of his flies: all of which he has professionally tied and many are his own patterns. When selecting one, you would be wise to listen as to why. If you tie, ask Chuck to share the recipe and technique involved to tie it. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I can not recommend a guide more highly!” Tony Cahan

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“I have fished with Chuck several times a season for the last decade. Why do I keep coming back? Yes, I catch fish, but more importantly I learn to be a better fly fisherman. Before each trip Chuck will ask what I want to work on and then tailor the trip to meet the learning experience. Whether the technique is straight line nymphing, down and across, casting dryflies upstream, casting skills like double hauling or knot tying. Chuck’s instructional manner and full knowledge makes things much easier. Then to practice by catching fish with him on my shoulder providing any needed correction is well worth the guide fee. Thanks Chuck for all you have taught me!” ~Bruce Kennedy

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“I first met Chuck about 14 years ago and he has been guiding our group ever since. Chuck is incredibly knowledgeable about fishing all over Vermont and makes each trip memorable. He always has his clients best interest at heart.  Fishing with Chuck and swapping stories while standing in the Battenkill is something I look forward to every year. ~ Peter Doman

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“I've fished with Chuck every year for 15 years now, and still look forward to it, though I'm lucky enough to fish in Argentina, Iceland and the UK so I am not short of top class fishing locations and guides, But Vermont is different, has its own charm, its own challenges and some beautiful wild trout (or stocked ones, something for all abilities and needs). Chuck is the real thing, a guide who seems to know every fish and for sure every stone on the riverbed, and all the relevant hatches. His flies are tied at home and are seriously good, even for the pickiest of fish, and the wild fish of the Battenkill all have Harvard MBAs in flies. Regardless of conditions we always find fish and I even manage to catch a few, and above all we always have fun and a good laugh.” ~Adrian Latimer

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“I have been an avid fly fisher since the early 1980s and have fished both guided and unguided on rivers throughout the United States. I have spent significant time fishing on the Madison and other Montana Rivers, Yellowstone and its surrounding areas, the San Juan River and too many areas on the East Coast to list. During this time, I have probably fished with over 50 different fishing guides. Chuck Kashner, is by far the best fly fishing guide I have ever fished with.” ~ Bruce Nelson

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“I was hoping to introduce my wife to fly fishing (my passion) in a way that wasn't overwhelming or where she felt uncomfortable in the water. Knowing this, Chuck designed our time with him to be not just instructional, but FUN. Thanks to his vast experience as a guide and a very "common sense" approach to the sport, our first outing ensured she'd want to be in a river for years to come. We will be back every year. Thanks Chuck!“ ~ Mark Borsari

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“Hey Chuck, Thank you so much for a perfect day out fishing! We really caught them all today. That one on the dry was just unreal! Take it easy and keep in touch” ~Ty Z.