Trips are tailored to each person. We will always communicate prior to our time on the water. New York offers numerous and varied opportunities for fishing, though some are decidedly finicky and based on water levels and temperatures. Spring trout fishing? Pretty darn consistent. Fall landlocked salmon fishing? Much more dependent on good water levels and cold nights. Let me know what you are hoping for when we communicate and we can figure out the best options at the time.

 

While I suggest that folks to use their equipment if they have it, I am happy to provide quality fly rods and reels at no additional fee for your use during the trip if needed. Just let me know beforehand so I have everything ready. I also have a very limited selection of wading gear that is available for your use if necessary, basically if you are medium-ish and mens 9-ish then you're in luck. I will supply all necessary flies for the trip.

 

 

What you should have on a guided trip includes;

-A VALID NYS FISHING LICENSE - (Required) No license, no fishie. They are available at many sporting stores as well as here;     https://aca.dec.accela.com/dec/

- Waders and wading boots. Summer may allow for wet wading but, don't assume that it's a good idea, as it's often not.

-A camera. I'll have one or two a well, so this isn't critical.

-Lunch/beverages. I'll have a cooler in my vehicle where you can keep this, but you may want a clif bar or two to bring with you.

- Fishing gear (entirely optional, see above)

-A hat (full brim is ideal, otherwise a drab colored baseball cap will do).

-Good polarized sunglasses (amber is a good color, grey is often too dark). Wear keepers (like chums) of some sort so you don't create minnow structure.

- Rain gear. This is really important, as fishing often kick's ass when the weather is lousy. Even if it's not raining, I often wear a lightweight waterproof rain jacket to fish in since it keeps me warmer and it's one less thing to fit in my pack.

 

In general, trips will NOT be cancelled just because it is raining unless it has affected streams to the point they have or will likely become unfishable. Safety always comes first though, if the forecast calls for strong lightning storms then there's a darn good chance our trip will be postponed. I will make the final call regarding weather conditions. If there are conditions you really do not want to fish in, such as rain or snow, give me a heads-up early and we can adjust accordingly. If I call off the trip, you will have the option of rescheduling your trip or a full refund.

 

  Regardless of where we are or what we're fishing for, clothes should be pretty subdued, such as earth tones or camouflage. We fish a lot of small streams and fish can get spooky, so blending in gives us a decided advantage. Regarding clothing, I very strongly urge you to not wear any cotton clothing on our trip. Cotton absorbs much of its weight in water and dries very slowly. Synthetic (fleece, polyester, polypropylene etc...) and wool fibers absorb much less water and dry out much faster. In short, the less cotton you have on, the more comfortable you will be.

 

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Please alert me to any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to spend a day tromping through the woods along a creek, often in the cold, and sometimes hiking a bit of distance on uneven, slippery ground. I've been certified as a wilderness-first-responder for years and have handled a number of significant medical situations, but I would appreciate a heads-up about anything avoidable that may necessitate a change in our day's plans.

 

Streamflow Guide Service trips are catch and release.