PLACE: In and around Roscoe, NY.

ACCOMODATIONS: Generally speaking there are small motels, Bed & Breakfasts and campgrounds nearby. Individuals are responsible for making their own reservations. See information below or email me for additional information.

FEES & EXPENSES: There are no fees. What you spend is entirely up to you. Plan on money for accommodations, food, NYS fishing license (if applicable), travel, necessities & non-necessities and possibly an entry fee to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center.

PLANNED EVENTS: With Mother Nature's cooperation, the week of the 'Fish-In' is expected to be excellent insofar as insects and fishing. Fishing will be the cornerstone activity of the week. There will be fly tying sessions and demonstrations, casting, camaraderie, bull sessions, etc. For example:

NOTE: All of the following are weather dependent, totally voluntary and subject to change.
Monday - (1) Starting about 8:00am, Breakfast, BS & planning session at the Roscoe Diner. (2) Starting anout 9:00pm, Tying sessions at the Reynolds House.

Tuesday - (1) & (2)

Wednesday - (1) & (2), plus Fly Swap during tying session.

Thursday - (1) & (2), plus ** possible trip to Neversink.

Friday - (1) & (2), plus Casting Lessons with Ray (location TBD) at 1:00pm.

** Possible 'Outdoor BBQ' dinner at the Campgrounds. Menu will include fresh burgers, franks, side dishes & soft drinks. Cost will be approx. $8 per person and will be due by Thursday morning. Will start at 7:30. Post interest or email me.

Saturday - (1) & (2), plus ** Getaway dinner at the Rockland House if available. If not, another restaurant will be selected. There will be going away and door prizes. Donations for these gratefully accepted.

Sunday - (1) & (2)

Special Notes: I was thinking of a 'gift exchange' and would like to hear if there's any interest. It'll work like this: Participants gift wrap a package of an item(s) with a rough value of $5-10. Packages will be placed in a bag and each participant will draw a present from the bag. This will take place Saturday during the get-away dinner.

If interested, let me know via email by May 15. Based on the response, or lack thereof, I'll post whether this is a 'GO' or a 'NO GO' on May 17.

Here is more information on the region and the event:



In 1998 Sports Afield magazine listed the 50 "best outdoor sports towns in the US." The selection for New York State was Roscoe. The primary reason for this choice was the excellent trout fishing available. There are, within a half hour drive of Roscoe, 1200 miles of public trout streams. This historic region is regarded as the birthplace of fly-fishing in the US. The list of names associated with the area is long and legendary; Theodore Gordon, Edward R. Hewitt, Rube Cross, Harry and Elsie Darbee, Walt and Winnie Dette. The list could go on for pages and pages, but suffice it to say almost every luminary in fly-fishing from the 1800's to the present has some connection to this fishery.

Within easy reach of Roscoe are the Little Beaverkill, Willowemoc, Beaverkill, Big Beaverkill, East & West Branch of the Delaware and the Delaware itself. We also have the Pepacton and Cannonsville reservoirs, which produce very big fish and the rivers flowing into them. Roscoe is unique in the amount of fishing to be found with 15 miles of town. The Willowemoc and the Beaverkill meet at the famed Junction Pool in Roscoe and then become the Big Beaverkill. Access is exceptional -- old Rte 17 is alongside a good portion of the Willowemoc and all of the Big Beaverkill.

The fishing is primarily for brown trout but brook trout and rainbows are also in the system. Rainbows are quite evident in the lower part of the river. There is stocking done by the state, but there is a good mix of wild fish ranging from a high of 73% in the upper "no kill" zone of the Beaverkill to 15% in the lower.



For those flying in, the closest airport is Binghamton, NY. It is served by the major airlines, car rental is available there as well. This is about 100 miles from Roscoe, and is easy to get to.



Primary Meeting Place for this Fish-In most likely will be the Rockland House, secondary meeting places most likely will be the Roscoe Motel, the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and alongside some stream/river.

Accommodations

Baxter House (B & B) - approx $60 for dbl. occ. (607) 498-5811. Their website also has up to date information on the fishing in the Upper Delaware System.

Roscoe Motel - approx. $60 for dbl. occ. (607) 498-5220

Rockland House and Rockland Motel - approx $55 for dbl. occ. (607) 498-4240

Roscoe Campgrounds (opens about April 1st) (607) 498-5264

We recommend you make your reservations as soon as possible as this is a very popular time of year for fly fishing here.

There are a lot of streams and creeks in the Catskills and they wind and twist all through the hills and valleys. Most of you probably want to fish some of the famous ones. This book (for only $19.95) in paperback will help a lot. It is small enough to carry with you or stuff in the glove compartment.

For those wishing to tie flies for the Fish-In, the Delaware River Club has a Hatch Chart showing which insects for what time periods in the region. A link to the Chart is HERE. Another is shown below.