At our February meeting guest speaker, Rich Hudgens, gave us a very nice rundown of the fly hatches on the Upper Delaware and the Beaverkill. One fly pattern that he touted is this version of the Hendrickson, particularly when there is a heavy hatch.
Read MoreRich Hudgens has been fly fishing since he got his hands on one of his father’s fly rods at age 14. He taught himself the basics and honed his skills on local lakes catching bass and panfish. Rich’s introduction to Trout fishing came on the waters of the Esopus and Beaverkill Rivers. It wasn’t long before Rich’s fishing passion led him to Mecca.
Read MoreThe fly of the month for February is a buggy looking caddis pupa from the folks at Hammer Creek. You will need the following materials:
Read MoreFly Fishing Joe Rist will teach fly fishing basics together with some advanced techniques. The course will include presentations on equipment, trout streams, trout behavior, entomology, fly fishing methodology, knots, flies and fly selection. Casting lessons and equipment are provided. Students who already own a rod and reel are encouraged to bring them. Children between the ages of 11-14 can attend these classes free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. Course #1398 ▪ Wed 2/21 - 3/21 $84 ▪ 7:30 - 10pm ▪ Room 1104/Gym 7
Read MoreAdam Doan is the Stream Project Manager for Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program. He has spent the last 8 years working in the Upper Esopus Creek watershed and has been responsible for numerous restoration projects aimed at improving water quality, habitat and stream stability.
Read MoreBeing one of the premier two-handed spey casting and fly fishing instructors in North America, Walt specializes in introductory to advanced single and two-handed casting and fly fishing instructions, schools and clinics throughout North America while targeting salmon, trout and steelhead in the Northeast.
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