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Snowstorm Grips Catskills – Reservoirs Full

Winter storm Quinlan is in mid drop right now. It’s 1pm Saturday March 12th and we have had steady snow all day, expected to stop around 3pm. As of now we have 6”- 8” and 2”- 3” left. With the reservoirs full. We can be looking for some big future flows.

This is a snapshot of current reservoir levels

Reservoir levels Catskill mountains

The next week will have temperatures bouncing back and forth. Expect the rivers to rise when the air temperature leaves the 30s but tightening down overnight. Side bouncing some nymphs or worm patterns might be the play due to cloudy banks.

With the reservoirs full and a foot of snow in the hills, we are one warm rain away from potential floods.

Will this be the last winter storm of the year?

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White River Group Trip

This past week six of us skipped town for two days of fishing the White River in Arkansas. With cabin fever setting in we booked this trip to get outside and see some country and possible stick a giant brown. Although we missed our opportunities at some of the legends of the white we had a great time together. We got two decent browns and stuck some bows and cut throat trout on bobbers. Throwing the big sinking lines can strain on you. The whole time we were there we all secretly were wishing we were in the Catskills! A little over a month now until Hendricksons!!!

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FlyFest this Saturday February 26

This Saturday February 26th is Fly Fest 2022. Come see some of the worlds best fly tiers in Roscoe New York. The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum is hosting FlyFest 2022 at the Rockland House (159 Rockland Road Roscoe).

Fly Tying

Materials for sale

Buy/Sell/Trade with others

I have seen some of the museums material collections going up for sale and they are extensive. Lots of salt and freshwater materials for sale below msrp. The volunteers have been working endlessly the past few weeks to sort the materials. When large collections are donated they are cataloged and the majority is sold to raise money. This is a win win.

To learn more about Fly Fest 2022 go to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum.