Anthony
There are two Swift Rivers, which one are you planning on going to?
The one in Tamworth is a beautiful stream, the section from Heminway Forest to Tamworth center is fly fishing only.
The second is the river that runs east along the Kancamagus highway through the White Mountain National Forest.
It has normal state regulations.
The stream in Tamworth is very popular. People fishing with non fly fishing gear will not be tolerated
To need a fishing license in NH you need to be 16 or older.
A guide would not be needed on either river.

Flys on mountain streams can be very basic.
There is not alot of hatches and fish can be very opportunistic.

An important part of fly fishing is being a good sportsman.
Following the rules/law is part of the sport.

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[This message has been edited by dudley (edited 02 April 2006).]