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Many ranches in the U.S. specialize in this sport. Here are some top spots for practicing.

Smith Fork Ranch
The ranch is open from May 27 through October. Rates start at $1,160 per adult and $880 per child for a three-night stay. DETAILS 970-921-3454 or smithforkranch.com.

Seven Lakes Lodge
A huge ranch near the White River, next to Colorado's spectacular Flat Tops Wilderness. DETAILS 800-809-4772 or sevenlakeslodge.com.

The Home Ranch
A Colorado Relais & Châteaux ranch known for its food. DETAILS 970-879-1780 or homeranch.com.

4UR Ranch
To ensure that every guest gets a fair shot at a prime fly-fishing spot, the staff at this ranch near Colorado's Goose Creek hold a nightly drawing. DETAILS 719-658-2202 or 4urranch.com.

South Fork Lodge
A luxurious ranch with award-winning architecture on Idaho's Snake River. DETAILS 877-347-4735 or southforklodge.com.

Tikchik Narrows Lodge
Set in an isolated spot in Alaska's Wood-Tikchik State Park, this ranch can be reached only by plane. DETAILS 907-243-8450 or tikchiklodge.com.