Hi, Just as an aside-I grew up near Syracuse. My grandfather use to tell me that at one time, Onondaga Lake was one of the best fishing lakes in NY State. It was loaded with Whitefish, and supplied restaurants in NY City with delectable meals. It just goes to show you what disregard for...

Private Home & Water Well Reportedly Impacted by Hydrofracking Near Andover/Independence, NY | Toxics Targeting This is not very far from where I live. Money drives this issue from the standpoint of the state and in some instances, the many landowners who will get rich from drilling on their...

I agree with NJPB on the contribution of Len Wright to fly fishing. An innovative thinker in every way, he questioned the technique of dry fly fishing, and we owe him a lot for popularizing the downstream dry fly presentation. This idea would have had you kicked off the stream when he first...

Hi Stimulan, It's a real place, with a little artistic license thrown in, but it's pretty close to the place. It is about a 15 minute drive from my front door. Mark

Hi oasis man, Not yet, but there may be one in the future! Mark

Andy, I think if you spoke to some more wet fly guys you might find the majority is in favor of the more moderate action than is available, today. It is very difficult to find rods like this, and I often wonder if glass is not a better choice. Mark

Just thought I'd like to share. Mark

Oh Yes, the "Hot" is still going strong. The Shop in Olean has some equipment as well, but it's not like a well stocked fly shop. I've often contemplated opening a place. Don't know how well it'd do. Mark

Greetings, Many of those that have posted, here will recognize my screen name immediately. Yes, I fish the wingless wet fly quite a bit. They have actually become my staple in my fly selection. Do I fish other flies? Yes, sometime, however I find these flies so productive and versatile it's...

Hi Joe, Sorry to disappoint you. There aren't many fly shops around here in Allegany County. There is a sporting goods store in Olean, NY that sells flies. The fishing isn't bad, though, although it's been kind of cold and very wet. Fishing last weekend was totally out as most of the rivers...

I have a couple of originals tied by Fran because I wanted to match Fran's color. I would say it's difficult to determine by posting photos online because every monitor is not adjusted the same. Myself, I would describe the color as the color of cinnamon dubbed, as stated on the fluorescent...

BRK TRT, Roy ties some great flies. I've watched him put them together. I believe I'll be talking with him next weekend. I think he'll be in Roscoe, and so will I. No matter who tied the flies--the photo presentation is nicely done. Mark

Hi BRK TRT, Those flies look strikingly similar to those of a friend of mine-Roy Christie. Do you know his flies. Yours are beautifully tied, and the photo is exceptional. Mark

I met and spoke with Fran only once, when I made a trip there to fish the Ausable in 1981. I had written to Fran asking him to clear up some confusion as to the color of the famous fly, mentioned above. I had read an article about the pattern in Fly Fisherman Magazine and he described it as...

Hi, Use a wading staff. It helps keep you steady. Wear polarized sunglasses. They help you see the bottom, large stones and obstructions in the water as you wade. Felt soles or cleats should be on your boots/shoes. Shuffle your feet, don't lift the high out of the water. Lift just a...

Fishing the Tioughnioga I've not fished in this area for quite some time. There is also the Otselic River, not far from Cortland. Mark

A good place to shop! Actually I was hoping I missed something and there WAS a Cabela's there. Mark

There's a Cabela's in Tonawanda? Where? Mark

Gosh, that was a favorite spot of mine many years ago. Where will they get the fish to stock if they close the hatchery down? Mark

I am also wondering how it WILL affect license sales. I'm a NY State hunter education instructor, and I noticed a large drop in the class enrollments the last time license fees were raised. Another thing I don't like is, those hunters/fishermen over sixty-five and below 70, who have been...