Ramblings of a Catskill Flyfisher

What’s in your fishing vest?

When I began the process of switching from spin fishing with bait and lures to fly fishing for trout, I immediately became overwhelmed. Most of that was due to the fact that I purchased a copy of …

The end of an era

I have a letter, dated April 14, 1978, that was addressed to Lee Wulff in New Hampshire. I sent that letter after I learned from Ed VanPut that the Wulffs were opening a fly fishing school on the …

Fishing the Mud Hole with Willie

Looking back, I don’t know where this fishing trip actually began. Whether we left from my home or from our camp at Peaceful Valley, I can’t recall. Nevertheless, we were on our way. …

Hendricksons on the East Branch

When it comes to fly hatches, no aquatic insect receives more attention then the Hendrickson/red quill hatch.There is a reason for all the excitement associated with this mayfly. Although Hendrickson …

The negative impact

An internet search determined that the first no-kill trout fishing regulations were put into effect in Michigan in 1972. New York State followed in the early ‘60s, with those same regulations, …

A first trout on the fly

I don’t know why, way back at the beginning, I wanted to fish. But somewhere within my spirit, I had that calling. My first adventures with the aquatic community began in Kill Brook. …