Stream Conditions

 

This is our 10th year of operation.

  Hard for us to believe.  On

 Saturday, June 7th, we will be

 having an all day celebration at

 the store.  (Rain date is Sunday,

 June 8th)

 There will be a free casting clinic

 with our own certified FFF casting

 instructor, free refreshments, a

 drawing for a Sage rod,  a special

 book signing by Ed Van Put plus

 other giveaways.  Stop

 by and celebrate with us throughout

 that day and the rest of the season

 as well.  No purchase necessary for

 the rod-just stop in and drop your

 name and address into the jar. .

Please be advised that all Mustad Hooks in stock-100 packs-are now on clearance and are reduced to $8 each regardless of original price.

Pictures from Fly Fest '08 are hung up in store.  Stop by and see what went on.  The 1st picture on the left was taken on May 11th, 2008 by our own Tony.  This is a March Brown. The 2nd picture on left is a Red Quill taken by Tony on 4/23/08.  Third is Tony with his customer Jane, who landed a nice fish.  Fourth picture down was taken yesterday, May 6th, by one of terrific customers, Chet, who took this fish in the late afternoon.  Eighth picture down is of Tony's customer Matt, taken on Sunday, April 27th, 2008.

We want to thank all our customers for their support over the last ten years and their continued support of the shop.  We continue to grow and expand as a result of it.  You will note this year another new map and other changes that hopefully make the site even more informative and helpful.

Ed Van Putt's  latest book (published about ninie months ago) entitled "Trout Fishing in the Catskills" was recently released.  We have this book,  autographed no less.  Price is $60.00. Ed's last, hard to find-out of print,  book "The Beaverkill"  is also in the store and we have a few autographed paper bound copies available for $26.95.  Ed has a wealth of knowledge to share, is a fine writer and we all look forward to reading his latest endeavor.  Reviews of the book by those "professionals" have been outstanding from all over the country.

.  It's now 2008-Welcome Back!  See

 the new Simms Waders, Tibor reels,

 Sage Z-XL rods, etc....

STREAM CONDITIONS-Fishing update-daily through the end of trout season

***Wednesday, May 14th, 2008.  It is now 5:00 a.m. with clear skies and a chilly 39 degrees.  Yesterday was a mostly sunny day and that weather will continue today. We look forward to some showers and/or rain later on this week as all rivers could use the water. All rivers are at easy wading levels.  Caddis continue to be the major hatch with March Browns are starting to show with some force.  There are also some small Olives.  Reports are of success on the rivers.   We should start to see some Sulphers in about a week.  We are starting to see some mid morning Caddis emergence.  Spinners of various sizes have become important towards dark.  As we get into this time of year, insect activity often peaks closer to dark so don't leave the river too early.  Be aware that the rise to spent Caddis and spinners (soft dimples) often looks the same. Nymphs and wet flies are the best options during non hatch situations, especially during the morning hours..    If you didn't get your new license effective from Oct.1, 2007 through Sept. 30, 2008, make sure you stop in the shop and get one.  The Beaverkill and Willowemoc have easy wading conditions.  There is now some Caddis emergence during late morning hours and some March Browns and spinners towards dark.  Lots of fishermen were about yesterday and a number met with success.  The West Branch continues to have a good flow for wading but fish tend to be spooked easily at this flow. A long leader and a stealthy approach are really important.  Flurocarbon is a a good idea.  Flies are spinners, Caddis, some Olives and a few Orange Sulphers.  The release yesterday, Tuesday, at 7 a.m. is still at 215 cfs and has been holding at that level for the past fourteen days or so-which has made for good fishing.   The East Branch  is in good shape with easy  wading.  There are Caddis, a few March Browns and spinners about. The Neversink is at a normal flow making for good wading.  There are reports of Caddis, midges, and small Olives.  As on other rivers, spinners can be important towards dark. .  The Main Stem is wadeable with good water temps to Calicoon.  There are some March Browns and Caddis.  Nymphs have been effective on this river.   The Esopus apparently had a water release yesterday or a shower that no one else got but our info is that it has been fishing well.  Last weekend Hendricksons were hatching as well as some Olives and the fish were feeding actively on top.  Thanks to York for his updated info. 

 TODAY'S WEATHER-  Today will be partly sunny and nice with a high of 75.  Tonight a shower or t-storm late with a low of 39.  Tomorrow, Thursday, partly sunny and 68.

The gage height is currently 2.10 feet and was 2.15 feet yesterday at noon in Cooks Falls.   The flow on the Beaverkill was 300 cfs at noon yesterday while the average for that date was 535 cfs.  We were at below average flows for this date.  Yesterday the Beaverkill reached 57.7 degrees.   Extended Weather- Friday mostly cloudy and cooler with some rain and 55. Friday night breezy with rain and 43.  Saturday a mix of sun and clouds and 58.  Saturday night cloudy and cold with a few showers and 41.  Sunday mostly cloudy with the chance of a shower and 36.  FOR YOUR INFORMATION - Environmental releases come from the thermal bank (think of it like a checking account at the bank) and when it is used up, that's it. River Master releases do not come from the thermal bank and so they don't constitute a debit from the account. The account is refilled every May 1st.  RESERVOIR INFORMATION-(no update has been available for the last ten days or so) Cannonsville 100.2%, Pepacton 99.2%, Neversink 95.5%- Ashokan 100.1%, Schoharie 88.7%, Croton 88.4.2%, Roundout 98.7% Combined storage was 97.3% as of April 22nd, 2008.  Normal level for this date is 98.5%. We were -1.5% below normal reservoir capacity.

It's spring and fishing season.  Most trees are now open and you can see that new green color in the leaves.  It looks great.  Some wild dogwood trees are blooming. Streams are once again filled with fishermen. Did some planting- trying to replace bushes that the deer destroyed this past winter.  Tulips are open with their yellow, red and pink colors looking like spring/summer.  Looking forward to the Lilacs-leaves are already open and you can see the beginning of their flowers.  Many of our friends have returned to Roscoe after being away for most of the winter.  Lawn has been raked and seeded-seeing those new green blades of grass. Mowed yesterday. Next chore is trying to hide a neighbors ugly fence.  Got 2 cords of wood delivered-it's been stacked and will get another 2 cords delivered.   Libby and Joey are fine-Libby will be coming to the store more often now. Still miss Annie terribly.

****If on any given day there is no report published, it means that our server was down early in the morning when we do our report. We attempt to publish every morning between 5 and 6 a.m. and continue to do so daily through October. It could also mean our computer is giving us problems.

 For all of those coming to the Catskill and in need of a fishing license, please be aware that to get a RESIDENT license, you must have a New York State Drivers License or New York State Photo ID. There are NO exceptions. Licenses are issued from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and are cash only. Licenses for the new year (Oct 1, 2007 through Sept 30th, 2008) are now for sale. A resident license is still $19 for the season while a non-resident license remains $40 for the season.  One day ($15) and seven (7) day ($25) licenses are also available.

We are now open daily from 8:00 a.m. til about 5 p.m.    We open earlier and close later on weekends.

It's the 2008 season and below you will find our seventh fly of the season.  A different fly will run for each week from now through October.   If there's a fly you would like to see let us know or better yet, send us a sample with a materials list and we will post it and give you credit.

This fly starts to emerge at the close of the Hendrickson hatch and can be quite important.

• Hook- #14 dry fly

*Thread-Orange

*Body-tannish orange

*Hackle-Light Dun

*Wing-Grey Antron

*Tail-Light Dun Micro fibbets

 

At the Shop

The Sage Z-Axis rod is proving to be a real pleaser for those who love to cast.  COME check out THE NEW ZXL-all 4 piece rods.Come in and try them!  Check out the new Simms waders as well as all the other new gear for this year.

All species specific flies are tied in the shop. This assures accurate color and silhouette.

The new SAGE Z-Axis rod combines near weightlessness with a groundbreaking level of performance. With Generation 5 (G5) Technology, going ultra-light no longer leaves you at the mercy of wind or unexpectedly big fish. The SAGE Z-Axis is an amazingly light fly rod, while increasing strength, smoothness and sensitivity to “line feel.” We love it.
Drop by the shop and give it a try.  It has turned out to be a very popular rod with fishermen.  Get ready for the brand new ZXL-which is slower than the Z-Axis.   It is a medium fast action rod which casts beautifully and comes in a rich mahogany color.  The new technology is amazing.