SALTWATER FLY FISHING GUIDE SERVICE Saltwater fly fishing is the ultimate challenge and nowhere is the action hotter than along the Massachusetts North Shore. Rivers Edge offers nine guides with over 150 years of combined local saltwater fishing experience. Stripers are plentiful, Bluefish will leave your arms sore, and Sharks are an incredible thrill. Join us from Newburyport to Boston and fish: the rocky cliffs of Cape Ann the flats and estuaries of Crane Beach the channels, sand bars and swift currents of Plum Island Sound the Merrimac River, Joppa Flats and the associated sand bars and tide rips offshore for sharks                       FRESHWATER FLY FISHING GUIDE SERVICE   Rivers Edge can arrange trout fishing trips to central and western Massachusetts on the Millers, Deerfield, and Westfield rivers with Paul Bell our fly fishing manager. We can also help with arrangements for salmon fishing in Maine and Canada.                For Reservations and Information, e-mail or call: (978) 921-0096 Meet Our Guides: John Pirie Allan Smith Paul Bell David Rimmer Charlie Crue Kalil Boghdan Wayne Frieden Dan Harrison      Peter Whelan

Rivers Edge Trading Company is located on some of the most productive Striper and Bluefish waters in Massachusetts. We offer the highest quality guide service you can expect. Our season is May thru October and accommodations are available throughout the North Shore area as well as in Boston. Gear: We will supply all equipment from rods, reels, and lines, to leaders, flies, and stripping baskets. You are certainly welcome to bring your own outfits if you prefer. Food and Beverages are also provided. You Bring: polarized sunglasses, hat, warm clothing, full rain gear, and a camera. soft-soled shoes or boots for boat trips; chest waders for shore trips

Guide Biographies

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Capt. Kalil Boghdan

Kalil Boghdan is a US Coast Guard licensed captain with over twenty years experience on the Essex River and the waters of Cape Ann. He is a high school environmental science teacher, and has earned a Ph.D. in biology. He is thoroughly versed in the behavior of striped bass and bluefish as well as the natural history and ecology of the area. Conservation of our natural resources is very important to Kalil and he serves on the Board of Directors of the Stone Environmental Schools of New England and is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association and the United Fly Tyers. Kalil is a past president of the Massachusetts Wildlife Federation. You will fish aboard a twenty foot Lund Alaskan center console boat powered by a 115 HP Mariner Outboard. This shallow draft and seaworthy boat will allow you to fish the salt marshes and sand flats of the Essex River and Crane Beach, and also the coastal waters of Cape Ann and Plum Island. The boat is equipped with a GPS, VHS marine radio, cellular telephone, fish recorder and safety equipment. Your trip will be tailored to your needs and your experience. You need not be an experienced angler as instruction will be given if needed. Kalil will provide all equipment, food and non-alchoholic beverages. Because Kalil practices catch and release for all striped bass, photographs will be taken to preserve your memories.   Rates: 6hrs $250.00   8hrs $375.00

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Paul Bell

Paul has over twenty five years experience fly fishing New England trout streams and  over fifteen years fishing the estuaries and sand flats of Massachusetts North Shore pursuing the prolific stocks of striped bass and bluefish. Paul is Rivers Edge fishing and fly tying manager and instructs our fresh and saltwater fly fishing schools. Paul also instructs fly fishing schools at Northern Essex Community Collage to large groups of adults. His experience teaching children and adults will enhance your skill's on the water.   Paul has volunteered with his local water shed, the Ipswich River Water Shed Association. His experience testing biomass and insect samples brings a unique local understanding as well as his strong knowledge regionally of New England's fertile trout streams. Whether casting a shrimp or crab to tailing stripers, presenting a mayfly or caddis to rising trout, Paul's knowledge and experience will ensure you a great day on the water. Shore trips for stripers run four-five hours and trout trips to western or central Massachusetts are a full or half day. Beginner or experienced fisherman, Paul will tailor a trip to your needs.   Salt or freshwater half day one/two anglers $200.00 Freshwater full day one or two anglers $300.00 Lunch's included on full day trips

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Allen Smith

Captain Allan Smith (USCG licensed) was born and raised on Cape Ann Massachusetts. An avid fly fisherman and light tackle advocate, he has pursued in earnest both inshore and offshore species of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He has traveled extensively, fishing the waters of New England, Mexico, the Bahamas, Florida, Hawaii, and Costa Rica. Allan works for Crocodile Bay lodge in Costa Rica, where he fishes eight months of the year, specializing in catching sailfish on the fly. Each spring he returns to Rockport to fish for striped bass, bluefish and bluefin tuna. He holds a B.A. in history. He previously worked in the commercial film industry as an assistant cameraman, and has many film credits include, “Addicted to love”, “The Crucible”, “Anger Management” and “Cold Mountain”.   Rates: $375 for 4 hours, $475 for 6 hours $675 for hours Tuna

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Captain John Pirie

John T. Pirie is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain. He maintains current certification in both CPR and First Aid. In addition to guiding, John has been a science teacher and coach at Brookwood School in Manchester, MA. since 1987. He also runs a winter seminar series speaking throughout New England and has been featured in such magazines as SaltWater Sportsman, Saltwater Flyfishing, Sport Fishing, Fly Fisherman, and Fly Fishing in SaltWaters. John is also a member of Yamaha's National Fishing Team and a Director of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Organization.
Fishing Boston's North Shore Come fish the rocky coastline and sandy beaches along Cape Ann's shores with veteran Capt. John T. Pirie. Capt. Pirie has fished these waters for the last 25 years and knows them intimately. A day's fishing trip will take you to a diverse group of fishing environments. Casting into surf breaking against the many rocky islands along this scenic coast allows anglers the thrill of hooking large stripers in their preferred habitat. As the captain positions the boat tight to the rocks, anglers cast their flies within inches of the shore. Stripers often feed close in the surf and foam. Our next stop might be one of the tidal estuaries and rivers found along Boston's North Shore or we may move a short distance offshore to one of the many rock ledges to be found nearby. These ledges allow anglers the opportunities to catch the large bass and bluefish which frequent these areas. In addition to the lack of crowds and angling pressure that Cape Ann offers, one is able to visit these diverse fishing spots without spending valuable time traveling. All of these areas can be reached within a 3 mile radius of our dock. This means no more than ten minutes of traveling since our 27' Boston Whaler is powered by twin Yamaha 250 h.p. engines capable of pushing this boat in excess of 50 M.P.H.! Come join us for a day you won't soon forget. We have a full time mate who works on the boat and is an experienced casting instructor. All equipment and flies will be provided by us.
Shark Fishing Flyfishing for sharks! Until you have experienced the thrill of sight casting to 6-10 foot sharks as they surround the boat on a beautiful summer's day it is hard to imagine what this popular new fishery is all about. We take groups of up to five anglers offshore from mid-July to October in pursuit of these beautiful pelagic sharks. While blue sharks are by far the most common and cooperative of the species we target, encounters with wild Mako's as well as Porbeagle and Thresher sharks occur each summer. While we do carry conventional tackle for the largest of these fish, fly fishing clients regularly land fish in the 8-10 foot range. All bookings are made in advance. You will receive a faxed or mailed confirmation of your trip within three days of making the arrangements. Let us introduce you to all that Boston's North Shore has to offer. Call for a free video and trip availability. Rates: 4hrs Stripers, Blues $300.00  8hrs Stripers, Blues $500.00 8hrs Tuna, Sharks $600.00 There is a  fuel surcharge when fishing with John. Ask for more details

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 Capt. Dave Rimmer

Capt. Dave Rimmer has been fly fishing the productive striped bass and bluefish waters of the North Shore of Massachusetts for the past three decades. Specializing in fly fishing and light tackle spinning, Dave has guided anglers from shore for Orvis and River's Edge for many years and is now a licensed US Coast Guard captain. Primarily, he fishes the lower sections of the magnificent Merrimack River in Newburyport, MA, where he works its endless holes, deep-cut marsh banks, mud flats, mussel and sand bars, and fast-flowing river mouth rips. But he also ventures beyond the river mouth to fish the beaches and salt marshes around the legendary Plum Island. Depending on the time of year, you may find yourself sight fishing to cruising fish in shallow water using an 8-weight and a floating line with a crab fly, deep drifting across structure with a 10-weight and a full sinking line with a herring fly or casting into schools of breaking fish with a 9-weight and a popper. Every day and every trip are different, depending on tides, weather and month. And you never know when that next fish might be a trophy.

His boat is a 2001 customized 22-foot Pathfinder bay boat equipped with modern electronics and safety features. Designed and built in Florida specifically for inshore fishing, this shallow draft center-console can sneak into a foot of water while also remaining comfortable and dry while running in open water. Powered by a Honda 130 horsepower engine, the boat is also equipped with twin trim-tab electric trolling motors ideal for a quiet approach to fish. Dave is also a qualified casting instructor who can really help improve your technique. He is prepared to supply all the rods, reels, custom-tied flies and other gear you might need, and drinks and snacks are always on board. Finally, Dave is a life-long conservationist who has been involved in coastal and marine conservation his entire adult life. If interested, he can share with you his knowledge of important marine conservation issues as well as local natural history. So come and enjoy a full or half day (or customize a trip) with a knowledgeable guide on an awesome boat fishing for stripers and blues on some of the most spectacular ocean waters in New England. Call the shop or directly to 978-463-3378 and we will set up a trip that works for you. Rates: 4hrs $300.00  6hrs $400.00  8hrs $450.00

Capt. Charles Crue Captain Charles Crue is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain. He has over twenty years experience fishing for striped bass and bluefish in the Merrimack River estuary and near shore waters. He specializes in guiding anglers using fly and light spin fishing tackle. He is also an avid saltwater fly tier. He is a member of the New England Coastal Conservation Assn., New England Saltwater Fly Rodders and the Plum Island Surf Casters. Rates: one half day $350.00  full day $650.00
Capt. Wayne Frieden Experience world class striped bass and bluefish action on quality fly and light spinning tackle. We'll fish the waters surrounding the historic Boston Harbor Islands from Hingham to Dorchester Bays, including the Inner Harbor and the Outer Harbor Islands. In August, we'll begin to target school bluefin in Massachusetts Bay. You'll fish from a 20' Jones Brothers Cape Fisherman, the "ultimate fly and light tackle craft". Capt. Wayne has fished the area waters from Cape Cod to the Nahant, including Boston Harbor, for over 20 years. For the past 8 seasons, he has operated Reel Dream Charters, a fly and light tackle fishing service in Boston Harbor. Wayne is an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide and licensed Coast Guard Captain. Rates: 4hrs $375.00  6hrs $425.00 Tuna trips $600.00
Capt. Peter Whelan Fly fishing the New Hampshire and Maine coast for Striped Bass - Bluefish and School Tuna Captain Peter Whelan operates a 21 ft Center Console Mako out of the Wentworth Marina in New Castle NH specially set up for fly fishing. He has been fly fishing in saltwater for the past 30 years. Growing up in eastern Pennsylvania fishing spring and limestone creeks and living at the Jersey shore during the summer and fishing out of Barnegat Inlet Long Beach Island started his interest in fresh and saltwater fly fishing. He since has saltwater fly fished around the world from the Florida Keys to Christmas Island in the Pacific for several species including bonefish, permit, tarpon and many offshore species. Peter currently guides in the summer months for Striped Bass, Bluefish and Bluefin tuna here in New Hampshire. He serves on The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Council as New Hampshire's representative on the Striped Bass Advisory Panel and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Council Habitat committee. He is the past President of CCA New Hampshire and serves on the Board of Directors. He holds his Captains License and is a Registered Maine Guide. He has been featured on the Wildlife Journal television show in several segments on fly fishing. Peter lives in Portsmouth New Hampshire near the water with his wife Karen and son Peter. Peter Guides out of the Wentworth Marina in New Castle New Hampshire which has great access to the sheltered waters of the Piscataqua River along with the Maine and New Hampshire Coastlines Rates: 4hrs $325.00  6hrs $400.00 Tuna trips Please call Captain
Dan Harrison Fishing Millers and Deerfield rivers Harrison Anglers is a partnership between Dan and Tom Harrison. We have been fishing since we were very young and it has become a major part of our lives. We were introduced to fly fishing by our family at an early age and have loved it ever since. It became a favorite hobby and passion of my brother Dan first and then I too began to practice the art. Although a hobby at first, we have been professionally guiding fly fishing trips for the last three years, primarily for Glacier Anglers in pristine Glacier National Park, MT. Dan attended Sweetwater Travels' guide certification course on the Bighorn River in Montana and with the help of Ron Meek, got a job guiding in Glacier. I was also hired as a guide and our guiding careers began. The memories and experiences we have had in Glacier can not be replaced and have given us a new perspective on fly fishing. The next step in our journey is to begin guiding trips in the Western Massachusetts area. We have planned this for years and finally have equipment, knowledge and experience to provide float trips on the rivers we grew up fishing. Rates: one half day $150.00  full day $250.00