Jackson Fork Ranch Kicks Off Summer with June Package

Includes Free Day of Fly-fishing School

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. April 27, 2012

JACKSON, WY - April 26, 2012 - Winter's early thaw is good news for fly-fishing enthusiasts with an early kick off to the season. At Jackson Fork Ranch, the good news gets even better with the Ranch's June two-night package that includes a free day of fly-fishing school. The school, led by ORVIS endorsed instructors, is ideally suited for beginners to more advanced anglers looking for some refresher and insider tips.

How it works:
Guests who book and stay a minimum two-nights at the Lodge at Jackson Fork Ranch June 1-30, 2012 receive one day of fly-fishing school free of charge ($175/person value). The value can also be credited for a two or three day school for guests wishing to extend their stay.

What it includes:
Full-day instruction and rental equipment, including waders, with FFF (Federation of Fly-Fishers) certified and ORVIS endorsed local guides, with 80 percent of instruction "hands on" to allow students to immediately apply skills and practice. Guides come with years of local fly-fishing experience and intimate knowledge of the area, the waters and the trout that inhabit them, providing invaluable insights and tales of lore to educate and engage every guest.

Instruction includes:

• Basic casting skills for beginners up to fundamentals refresher and casting/fishing skill refinement for more experienced anglers
• Tackle set up
• Basic knots
• Local fly selection
• Tips on spotting fish
• Artificial flies appropriate for use in the area

Cost:
All-inclusive rates for lodging, gourmet meals, special ranch excursions including bison feeding, Percheron team carriage ride, ranch staff gratuities, nightly star gazing and S'mores, and amazing wilderness with abundant wildlife start at $262.50/person, per night. All rates are based on double occupancy, space available. Taxes, WY fishing license ($14) and fishing guide gratuities additional.

How to Reach Jackson Fork Ranch
Regularly scheduled service on American, Delta, Frontier and United Airlines, comes via Jackson Airport, offering easy connections from key markets across the U.S. Guests with more time and looking for some scenic, road trip bonding also have the option of doing the 4-hour drive from Salt Lake City.

About Jackson Fork Ranch
Situated 40 miles south of Jackson Hole, Wyo., the Ranch is adjacent to Bridger-Teton National Forest and includes 6.5 miles of private Upper Hoback River access, home to native and wild Snake River Cutt-Throat Trout. Jackson Fork Ranch is also one of only a handful of fishing lodges that features Wyoming Cutt-Slam, offering guests the opportunity to fish all four native Wyoming Cutthroat trout in their native waters. For added fishing and recreational diversity, dozens of different rivers and lakes, as well as Grand Teton National Park, are within an hour's drive from the Ranch, with Yellowstone National Park 90 minutes north.

In addition to its famed fly-fishing school and packages, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking activities are also available. The Ranch and lodge can also be booked for private holiday getaways, weddings, reunions or special events.

Reservations & Information
The Ranch's summer season runs May 1 - mid-October. A number of seasonal and extended stay fishing packages are also available. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.jacksonfork.com or call 866-953-1290.