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Here is our first attempt at doing a Fly Tying video.  We apologize for the focus issue with this fly.  Looks like we are going to have to invest in a better camera!  In spite of that, Craig does a great job explaining and tying this particular fly.  We chose the Hendrickson Emerger because April...

Suckers are a common sight in our creeks and rivers these days.  Their spawn activity deposits plenty of edible eggs.  Smallmouth bass, walleye, carp, brown trout from the lake, resident brown trout and steelhead all capitalize on this seasonal feast.  Northern pike also follow the suckers, looking...

This Saturday Craig and I had a chance to steal away a couple hours and fish Irondequoit Creek.  In spite of the 80 degree weather, we went with the intent of hooking a couple browns with our eyes peeled for some left over Steelheads.  Craig started off by throwing a white bunny strip at our first...

Lake Ontario and Finger Lake Tributaries now have active spawning steelhead.  Increased water temperatures (over 40 degrees), snowmelt, rainfall, greater daylight and the general approach of Spring coincide with steelhead on redds.  These aggressive fish vigorously chase each other, drive away lesser...

Many thanks to all who helped with Angler’s Workshop on March 20th.  Special kudos to our sponsor, JP Ross Fly Rod Co, as well as Leo Roth and his reporting for the Democrat and Chronicle – Read the Article Angler’s Workshop was a fun, successful event enjoyed by the 111 participants...

Small tributaries are clear and fishing well for fresh steelhead.  The increased water level this past week brought in fresh chrome and plenty of angling opportunities.  I’ve been so busy working, coaching and making final preparations for Angler’s Workshop that there’s been scarce...

The combination of increased sunlight, warmer temperatures and melting snow pushed water into our Lake Ontario Tributaries.  If you haven’t yet heard, steelhead fishing improved the past two weeks.  We could still use a soaking dose of rain, but fish are being caught in Eighteen Mile, Oak Orchard,...

The bluebird sky and temperature in the upper thirties convinced me to leave work early today for Oak Orchard River.  A friend of mine (Norm) was already fishing the river and he invited me to join him prospecting a popular run.  He was chucking a large chartreuse pattern to dredge up steelhead.  I...

During winter break a friend graciously offered his town home in Dauphin Island, Alabama.  My wife and I love to travel and we figured that our nine month old son didn’t have much say in the matter.  What’s a twenty one hour drive, when you want to get out of the cold and snow?  Well,...