The Central New York Fly Fisher

Fly Fishing Tips & Technique
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Clarification of State Regulations Information and maps for area fishing waters: Salmon River, West Canada Creek, Oriskany Creek, Cayuga Lake Tributaries, and Sauquoit Creek. Winter fishing on Limestone & Butternut creeks… Patterns & technique What type of weight do you recommend when trying to get nymphs and wet flies on the bottom? Find out… What fish can I expect to find in the Salmon River in the summer? Find out… More tips & techniques>> Steelhead Winter Egg Patterns Egg imitations have proven to be very effective when fishing for winter steelhead in the Great Lakes tributaries. Fly Fishing Adventures …I was fishing on Limestone Creek and was walking on an island looking on both sides to see where I wanted to fish. All of a sudden I heard a hiss.… by Matt Kemp My Grandfather's Water …Never frustrated, never in a hurry he would work the water with a swinging fly, then a dry fly and he would catch trout with a smile or if one got off prematurely, he would laugh. So I would watch and gather ideas for the next stop because this was only the beginning. We would fish another spot after lunch… New York Atlantic Salmon The Atlantic Salmon is still regarded as one of the top game fish in New York They are known for their hard runs and incredible leaping ability which makes fishing for them an exciting experience. New York anglers can use a variety of fly-fishing techniques at various times of the year to fish for Atlantic Salmon… More on Catch and Release In the past I have received quite a few e-mails with stories of the sickening behavior witnessed on New York Streams. Education is the Answer. Learn more from the CNY Flyfisher. See all past articles in the archive>>	Fly Fishing Tips & Technique in response to letters from our readers Select a question below or return to the previous page. Is better to head upstream or down stream when fishing for trout? What is the best early season fly for fishing small streams for trout? Are there any streams harboring populations of stream-bred trout in a 50 mile radius of Morrisville/Hamilton are? I just got into fly fishing and would like to know what fly patterns, line, and leader you would recommend for Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River. Do you have any spring creeks and limestone streams? Are there good small streams with nice sized trout? Can I stock a backyard pool with brook trout? What are some good fly shops to ask about what is catching (and releasing) fish on the West Canada? What areas are productive in the Northern NY region, other than the Salmon River, for trout? Where are Year-round Streams near Syracuse? What do I do when I have a bite? What are the Fly-fishing streams near Hamilton, NY? What does a mid-westerner need for late July fishing trip through upstate New York? What are the float tubing opportunities in the Finger Lakes? Do you know how I might sell my book that is a collector's item among fly fishermen? What are the best of flys to use on all types of trout and salmon? Previous page of tips.



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