Catskills. There's over 100 miles of trout water...including the Big 'D'.

Adam: My .02. As a beginner, try not to get so hung up on the proper bugs that are hatching. Stick with general patterns. For dries use the standard set of flies called Attractor Flies (flies that dont mimic a specific fly, rather a general pattern). For starters, you need parachute...

jprint714: I'm planning on tying Thursday night at Cosi on the upper west side starting at 630 PM: Cosi 2186 Broadway (77th and 78th) New York, NY 10024 (212) 595-2016 In the back of the restaurant, there are several tables available that we can tie on. I'll be tying hendricksons and march...

I use the 5 minute epoxy and a toothpick. I usually pre try a dozen flies then prepare the epoxy. Get a small bead of epoxy on the end of the toothpick and gently place it over the mylar/thin skin. Then hook each fly into the lip of a styrofoam cup to dry. I've heard that Softex works too...

Thanks Randy. I taught for 3 years or so for EJTU, but havent been able to return due to housing situations, which will be remidied shortly (approx 4-6 weeks). Anywho....once I'm back I dont mind meeting you and giving you some free help. Cosi on Upper West side is ideal for me. They have...

On a related note, the editor of Drake Magazine (and a couple others) bought the rights to the Fly Fishing Tour: The Show Must Go On MOLDY CHUM: New Owners Ensure a Future for the Flyfishing Film Tour

Great deal! I also purchased a Renzetti Traveler (lever model, pedastal) display model (from Ramsey Outdoors in Paramus) years go. I have tied a lot on it and the only thing I have replaced is the O ring. The vise performs well for me. Happy tying! Kurt

Anyone going? How late are they open for this party? Kurt

Thanks for the links! (I'll try to read and the full report tonite). Did you attend the meeting in person? I'm wondering what the temperment of DBRC was and what's on the plate for 2009 with regards to flow regimes.

Anyone attend the DRBC meeting on Dec 10th? How'd it go? Care to give a report? Thanks, Kurt

Also received mine tonite! Thanks everyone! Now it's time to try them out on some: :fish: Kurt

Add more herl? :) It's really a factor of how big a fly you are tying, how thick your herl is and how many strands you use. Kurt

Feathercraft. SAend out numerous cataglo updates, phone staff is helpful and they seem to carry a wide range of items. You may also want to visit and support some of your local fly shops as they can provide detaile accurate stream information in your area. Kurt

Dr. Gonzo: Also be sure to check out Baxter House and most importantly, Mary Dette's shop. Kurt

Be sure to check out this publication from the Croton Watershed TU chapter: A Fly Fisherman's Guide to Fly Fishing the Croton Watershed I think Orvis NYC has them (or at least they did). Not sure if Urban Angler carries them. Hopever you can send them a check and they'll mail it to you. Kurt