SOURCE: The Orvis Company

 

MANCHESTER, VT--(Marketwire - May 27, 2009) - At their annual Endorsed Operations Rendezvous in Bozeman, Montana, the Orvis Company announced the Fisheads of the San Juan River, located in Bloomfield, New Mexico as the Orvis Endorsed Guide Service of the Year for 2008. This tailwater fishery is legendary for the size and abundance of trout and Fisheads of the San Juan is the premier guide service on the river.

Executive Vice President Dave Perkins stated at the awards, "Not only has Fisheads of the San Juan become one of the most respected guide services in the west, they have set the bar for reaching out to their customer base as well as proactively engaged in the development of key new products."

One recent customer of the Fisheads said, "This operation is a class act among guiding services. They were punctual, professional and very knowledgeable. A guide service I would be more than happy to recommend to my friends and family in the future."

For twenty years the Orvis Company has been recognizing excellence in fly fishing lodges and fly fishing guides through its Endorsed Lodges Outfitters and Guides program. Each endorsed operation has its own character, but all share the same high standards: great service, great fishing and an experienced, professional staff. These standards of excellence are continually reviewed by the Orvis staff and evaluated by visiting guests in post-visit critiques sent directly to The Orvis Company. Orvis-endorsed operations cater to ability levels from beginner to expert.

Founded in 1856, and the recognized world leader in fly fishing gear, Orvis operates a chain of retail stores in the U.S. and England, runs a world class fly fishing vacations service, and numerous fly fishing schools around the country. Orvis donates five percent of pre-tax profits each year to conservation efforts. You can read more about Orvis on their website at www.orvis.com.