Susan,

From googling it doesn't look like there's a well developed fly fishing industry down there. There are apparently are some introduced bass etc in FW lakes, but most of the fishing is in the salt, mahi, giant trevally, barracuda and blue water stuff like billfish and tuna and snappers on reefs. Most of the fishing is done with conventional tackle, and even the charter guys with their sportfishing boats don't seem set up for fly fishing so you'll have to plan on bringing your own tackle and talking to some folks.

Locals also apparently fish from outrigger canoes, rather than pangas, so that would make FF difficult if you wanted to try talking a local fisherman into a trip for a few hours.

Here's a thread from another board that doesn't sound too encouraging:

http://forums.sportfishingmag.com/archi ... 60262.html

But I'd definetly give these guys a shout if you're up for saltwater. They're on Cebu, but I bet they could put you in touch with someone closer to where you'll be if they're not near you:

http://www.blueskysportfishing.com/

Here's a web page from a local Philipine guy that could also give you some info from his site, and he'd probably give you some good advice if you shot him an email:

http://philangler.tripod.com/

You could also try sending emails to these folks:
http://www.calidex.com/Journeys/Southea ... sia07.html

and
http://www.puntabulata.com/recreation.html

Finally, this is a little off the wall and maybe a long shot, but this org does conservation work on marine eco systems in Mexico, Fiji, etc as well as the Philipines. They've done a lot of local projects with local communities, and I believe they've at least tried to start up fly-fishing cooperatives with local fishermen in some places to stimulate eco-tourism. It might be worth an email to them at their HQ (in the UK I think) to see if they have anything going on near where you are going to be. I imagine you'll be on your own for tackle etc. though, but it could be a hoot:

http://www.coralcay.org/

Good luck, I'm very interested to hear how you make out.

peregrines