The 2025 Salmon River salmon run is quickly winding down here in Upstate New York, and overall it’s been a solid season. Even with low water flows and bright sun almost every day, the fish showed up and gave us plenty of action. We had some incredible mornings when the migration was steady, and though […]
Steelhead Season Wrap-Up: Reflections from the River
Steelhead Season Wrap-Up: Reflections from the River As spring gives way to early summer here in Upstate New York, another steelhead season has come to a close. It’s always bittersweet wrapping up a chapter that brings so much excitement, challenge, and connection—to both the fish and the anglers who chase them. This season was no […]
Guide Flies
Guide Flies, We all have those quick, simple and effective flies that catch fish. The thread frenchie are super quick to tie and catch trout just about everywhere. You can fish them with a tight line rig, dry dropper or under a indicator. Tie a few up and give them a try. Hook: Umpqua […]
Fall Open Dates
Here is my open dates for the Fall that have opened up. October 17, November 1, 22 December 5,6. Email, call, message me any of my social media sites or text 518-495-2965.
Fall Salmon Run
Reports from the lake this summer have been incredible, charter captains are report easy limits most days. Looks like another great salmon run this year. Now is the time to book your fall dates if you haven’t already. Limited dates available.
Salmon River Falls
A couple of drone shots of the Salmon River Falls. If you have never stop to check out this 110 foot waterfall, your missing out. Stop by and check it out next fishing trip.
Ice Sac Fry
Mother Nature decided to start the spring thaw a little early so we’re tying up some Ice Sac Fry patterns. Hook: Your Choice Thread: UTC 140 White Body: Pearl Flashabou Wing: Ripple Ice Fiber Minnow Mix, Ripple Ice Fiber Olive Sac: Orange Ice Dub Eyes: 3D living eyes Take a black marker and give the […]
Guide Get Away
Being a fly fishing guide doesn’t allow me to fish very often, so when I can i try to bring one of my daughter’s along. Recently I booked a few days up at Lopstick Lodge in Pittsburgh NH for a little father/daughter fishing time. We started out running a few dry dropper rigs thru the pocket water […]
Bugs, Bugs and more Bugs
Good hatches of bugs have been coming off just about every stream I have fished this year providing good dry fly action. Early in the morning when there has been no hatches we have been nymphing with good success. I will be up on the West Branch of the Ausable in Wilmington for the month […]
Got Trout??
Once again this year I will offering Guided Trout trips on the Ausable River, 9 Mile Creek, Chittenango Creek, Kinderhook Creek and the Battenkill. 1/2 Day Trips 1 Angler $195 2 Anglers $295 Full Day Trips 1 Angler $300 2 Anglers $400 All Rods, leaders and flies included. Interested in a trip, Give me a call […]