Right on the Fly

05/09/2024

More information on Delaware Aqueduct Shutdown

https://www.nyc.gov/site/dep/whats-new/delaware-aqueduct-shutdown-impact-upstate.page

In June 2024, we anticipate entering the last phase of a $1 billion project to repair the longest tunnel in the world—the Delaware Aqueduct. We will be connecting a newly constructed 2.5-mile bypass tunnel to structurally sound portions of the existing Delaware Aqueduct, permanently conveying wate...

05/09/2024

Feel like this has definitely been effecting water levels!

The Longest Tunnel in the World Is Being Fixed Under Newburgh

By Jonah via wrrvradio

https://wrrv.com/longest-tunnel-delaware-aqueduct-project-newburgh-ny/

The massive billion-dollar project is happening right under our feet

02/09/2024

“Too hot for trout: Why some anglers are rethinking their approach to fly fishing”

By Nathan Rott via NPR

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/31/g-s1-19833/fishing-angling-trout-montana-water-climate-change-blackfoot-river

As Western M***ana's blue-ribbon trout waters warm due to climate change, anglers are increasingly wrestling with the ethics of their sport.

21/05/2023

Great article by Pete Barrett.

Fly Fishing the Surf with Bob Popovics

Bob Popovics is one of the best at the game of surf fly fishing. He’s been at it for more than 50 years and lives only minutes from New Jersey’s Island Beach State Park, a favorite for striped bass hunters. His surf experience also includes surf fly fishing haunts like Martha’s Vineyard, M***a...

16/02/2023

Article on fly tyer and fly fisherman Les Korcala.

“The art of fly fishing, fly tying and fly-tying art”

By Michael Howell // Bitterroot Star

by Michael Howell Like the art of fly fishing and fly tying itself, Les Korcala came over to America from Europe, landing on the East Coast before eventually making his […]

11/10/2022

By a master's hands in the Colorado mountains, the bamboo fly rod lives on

By Seth Bolster via The Gazette

Before making bamboo fly rods, Clark hated what he did. He hated the job that had him plowing snow and towing cars around Boulder County, that had his Motorola buzzing in the middle of the night for emergencies.

13/05/2022

Is New York's Delaware River Public or Private for Anglers?

Great piece by Beau Beasley via Fly Fisherman

Some homeowners on the East Branch of the Delaware are asserting ownership of the riverbed to the center of the river.

20/03/2022

Getting ready for the Hendrickson Hatch

Ref:

The hatch begins in late March to early April in its southern reaches, and you'll find it in middle to late May in northern climates.

09/03/2022

Drop Bead Version of Lance Egan’s Red Dart

Another great tie by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions

Detailed instructions for tying a drop bead version of Lance Egan's Red Dart.Subscribe to all our videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/tightlinevideoFollow u...

01/03/2022

Some great ideas to take your fishing to the next level. Simple fixes!

Knowing how to cast is important, but so is knowing when to stop casting and start fishing.Photo by Sandy Hays while ago, we asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “What is the single most common mistake you see your clients make, and...

24/01/2022

Terrific post on midges by *Dave Whitlock for Fly Fisherman magazine.

Midges are prevalent all year round but are a chief food source fur trout in the in wintertime.

* Dave Whitlock is an incredible fly fisherman, fly tyer, and author.

https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/dave-whitlocks-midging-part-1/453800

Successful midge fishing begins with a well-designed tackle system.

15/01/2022

Winter-The ‘Secret Season’ for Fly Fishing!

Winterize your tactics and techniques for big fish and solitude.

08/01/2022

Charlie Craven of Charlie's Fly Box ties a ‘Nine Pound Hammer’

His ‘purposeful’ crawfish variation of a woolly bu**er!

Via Fly Fisherman

In this 10-step guide, learn how to tie the Nine-Pound Hammer fly. A fly fisher's version of the Ned Rig.

06/01/2022

Learn how to clean a LEGO chinook salmon!

Brilliant! By YouTuber ‘I like home’ via Flylords

While you’re not likely to ever need to know how to clean or eat a fish made entirely out of LEGOs, but that being said, this video is simply satisfying to watch. Youtuber “I Like Home” made this calming stop motion short film showing how to clean a chinook salmon at home, and it’s quite [.....

05/01/2022

Climate change, invasive species found to drive native trout declines

by University of M***ana

Interesting article about how climate change fosters invasive species and the decline of native trout species!

https://phys.org/news/2022-01-climate-invasive-species-native-trout.html

In a new study published in Science Advances, University of M***ana researchers found that climate change drives native trout declines by reducing stream habitat and facilitating the expansion of invasive trout species.

27/12/2021

3 Guide Flies with Landon Mayer of Landon Mayer Fly Fishing and Tim Cammisa of Trout and Feather

Looking forward to tying these and trying them!

Both of these guys are amazing to watch, listen to, and learn from!

Reference:
https://youtu.be/G3GIOYiKf8I

We welcome SPECIAL GUEST Landon Mayer and he shares some of his favorite GUIDE FLIES! Fly fishing techniques, fly tying tips, and lots more!Purchase Landon't...

10/12/2021

Many thanks to everyone that guided with us this year. Our season is a wrap!

See you in 2022.

Gift certificates for next year are still available.

24/11/2021

Charlie Boy Hopper Fly Tying Instruction - Tied by Charlie Craven of Charlie's Fly Box

https://youtu.be/vRDAqll

I developed this pattern almost 20 years ago while guiding on Colorado’s Tarryall Creek. My clients were going through Dave’s Hoppers at an astounding rate a...