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Water temps are riding around the mid to high 50’s overnight and hitting the mid to high 60’s on the Freestones and similar on the lower Main Stem during daytime highs.
Writing this update 10/1/25 in the AM. The Willowemoc and Beaverkill have been in very low flows all summer and are in need of water still. The Upper Tailwaters are wade friendly and likely your best option for now. Look for possible sparse morning spinner falls and small sulphur and spinner falls late. Avoid anything at or over 68F.
You’ll see small sz18 and sz20 Sulphurs as well as Iso’s, a few Cahills, and bwo’s around. Fall Caddis should be ramping up. If you aren’t on the water for the late evening hatch a well swung wet fly, dead drifted Iso Emerger, dead drift Pheasant tail nymph, Sulphur Emerger, or dead drift spent caddis may find a fish. This “summer” mid day sun/heat is still around for at least the beginning of next week. Have a few black beatles and flying ants in your box. Long Leaders 12ft+ and gentle casts with smaller spinners can be a great evening game.
2025 has been another fantastic season shared with so many amazing new and returning Clients.
I’ve got only a handful of open dates on the Calendar for Fall this year as we look into October.
Folks are getting ahead of things and jumping on the books for Spring 2026. If you have specific dates in mind for Spring 2026 please don’t hesitate to reach out to get on the calendar. The Spring Weekend dates tend to get booked by January and the weekdays fill in leaving fewer options as we get into April and the beginning of the season.
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Atlantic Salmon Trips to Newfoundland
If you’ve ever dreamt of dead drifting bombers or swinging wets to Atlantic Salmon (and big brookies) don’t hesitate to reach out. We’ve got friends with a camp in Newfoundland that host weekly all inclusive trips each summer.
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