Anyone in my area??

[Vinlandfrost]

Im very new to fly fishing and wondered if any of you are in my area? I live smackdab inbetween Syracuse and Utica NY, on Oneida Lake. Would like to fish with someone experienced in fly fishing. Thanks!!
Darrin

[Battenkill Jim]

I'm close but dunno if close enough?

I'm 5 miles from Binghamton in Endicott area.



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Jim Bolden Sr

I caught a Fish so big once I couldn't weigh it.
Took a picture of it and the picture weighed 20LBS! (My Dad)

[Vinlandfrost]

I'd say your about 2 hours away? I usually fish chittenango creek and just moving here I'd like to try oneida lake this summer. My wife has relatives in Rockdale Center' which I think is about 45 min from you. Ever fish the susquahanna(Spelling)?

[Battenkill Jim]

Yes have fished the river here for 35yrs but not by Fly.
They stock some of the creeks here with Trout and I fish a few ponds for Bass and Panfish by fly.
Sometime I'd like to try the river with a Fly and see what happens.
Most of my Best Trout fishing is around Deposit up to Roscoe area.

Some of my area exploits are pictured here
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Jim Bolden Sr

I caught a Fish so big once I couldn't weigh it.
Took a picture of it and the picture weighed 20LBS! (My Dad)

[Diane]

I only started fly fishing last summer but I live down in Ithaca. Feel free to email me to arrange some fishing time if you like.

[Fly_Fisher_12]

I'm just about as far as I can get from you in the Lower 48, but my Godfather just moved up there. His girlfriend sent me a Horrocks-Ibbotson rod from Utica.
-Fly_Fisher_12

[Gnu Bee Flyer]

Is About 5,000 miles too far ?

[Vinlandfrost]

Diane, I may just do that, and Battenkill_Jim, your not TOO far away for some weeked fishing. I do many kinds of fishing, Mostly trout with a few lightweight rods, just wanting to try my hand at Flyfishing as I got a shakesphere rod/reel used for $20. LOL, I know, Its not the best rod but for $20 I thought that a good price to introduce myself to the sport. All are welcome up my way too for fishing as I have had luck at numerous spots. Im new to NY and always did Catfishing in Ohio off the Ohio River and ponds, But Im growing addicted to trout fishing. I tried Ice fishing, and well........it's just too damn cold. > >

[Battenkill Jim]

Vin
Channel Cats in the "Sus" river are fun.
Chicken Livers are the bait of choice!
Carp range in 5lb-10lb range and might be fun on the Fly.
Some BIG bass in local ponds that are very fun to get on the Fly.
Black Crappy are a real hoot on the Fly as well!
Certain places have some large Sun Fish also.
Fun with the Fly Rod is all around ya!!

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Jim Bolden Sr

I caught a Fish so big once I couldn't weigh it.
Took a picture of it and the picture weighed 20LBS! (My Dad)




[This message has been edited by Battenkill Jim (edited 22 March 2005).]

Vinlandfrost,

I'm kind of in the area. I'm guessing 100 miles away. You may be interested in a venture to the Catskills where a lot of us are meeting for a 'Fish-In' at the end of May. Take a look on the left. Click on Fish-Ins, then click on Roscoe, NY 2005. Lots of information about it.

Allan