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Salmon River Pulaski NY - Cape Cod, MA: Reservations, Deposits, & Rates
Salmon River: Questions & What to Bring Cape Cod: Questions & What to Bring
Q & A:  Salmon: September through October
Q & A:  Steelhead: October through November
Q & A:  Steelhead: December through February
Q & A:  Steelhead: March through April

The Salmon River in Pulaski New York NY for Steelhead and Salmon

Salmon River- Pulaski, N.Y.

If you have any special needs, please ask. Your enjoyment and comfort are important to me!
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Looking for a great place to stay? Look no further!
-
http://www.coldspringmanor.com
Located approx. 1 mile from Pulaski center. Bass fishing in the private pond. Canoes for your personal use. I personally endorse and recommend C.S.M. lodging and you will too!
-
Welcome to Cold Spring Manor Bed & Breakfast.  We are situated on eight beautiful acres for you to enjoy during your stay with us. Three newly decorated rooms each with a full bath. Sleep in or rise early and enjoy a homemade breakfast in the dining room overlooking the pond. Make yourself at home while relaxing on the porch or taking a walk on the property to spot wildlife.   We are located on the snowmobile trail and only a short distance from the Salmon River. Our location makes it a place you will want to come back to again and again to enjoy the many attractions of the region. We are within an easy drive of the infamous Finger Lakes region vineyards, the Thousand Islands and Adirondacks to name a few. There are many antique shops close by to spend an afternoon browsing.  Trails for the cross country skier and slopes for the alpine skier are also available.

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Where can I pick-up tackle, rent or purchase waders with corkers, polarized glasses and get a N.Y.S. fishing license?
I’d recommend Whitakers Sports Shop  Located on Rt. 13, 1/8 mile East of Int. 81 on the right. 

What if I don’t have the right equipment?
I’ll supply all your equipment. From Orvis fly rods and reels, to noodle spin rods.

Fishing Licenses:
Just about all of the local fly/tackle shops in the area sell license.

The DEC now allows you to order your fishing license over the phone. These take at least 10 days to receive. If you won't be able to pick up a fishing license before our meeting time, then I would recommend going this route.
• By phone* at 1-86-NY-DECALS (1-866-933-2257) or (518) 402-8843 • by mail to: WorldCom, P.O. Box 36985, Phoenix AZ 85067-6985
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/license/decalsproc.html

What to bring along:

N.Y.S. fishing license
Rain gear,clothing suitable for conditions
Chest waders with cleats
Polarized sunglasses and hat w/ visor
Lunch / beverages
Camera
Cooler or plastic bags for your catch
Wading staff optional
Small Flash Light
Small back Pack (for your personal clothing, food, etc.. or in case we do a hike in.)
Extra flies:
You can use your own or you may want to use mine to help increase your catch rate :) Many times my flies will change size, etc… by the day, hole or hour, depending on a number of variables. We will discuss these during the day to simplify and understand easily. These variables are one of the most important keys to unlocking the Salmon River Steelhead and Salmon's weaknesses. I have 100% confidence in my flies. If tying yourself, please make sure you have the correct hook. Also the correct shape, size, silhouette, coloration, action, density or just use mine. Sometimes it is best to see mine first before you tie to guarantee yourself that your time spent on the vise is not wasted. My flies are of my own unique guide design that took me many years to perfect and are not available commercially.  I do have my top 3 flies tied in a specific manner (correct hook) that you would want to duplicate if your a fly tier.
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Mail Bag:
How important is color, shape, size, silhouette, action, density of your fly? Sometimes its the most important!
FYI - My girlfriend gave me 2 days fishing in late Dec for my Christmas present. You weren't avail so I fished with another guide for two days and floated the river both days. The first morning was VERY slow, one hit on a chartreuse egg pattern, that’s it. After exhausting his choices of flies, and having no hits in the last two hours, I pulled out a nymph patterned after one you had used on a previous trip together. FIRST CAST – bam!!!! And using this fly the rest of the day – BAM 7 times!!!!!!!!!!!!!   A day when it appeared that the 10% pattern variable was 100% necessary for success using the dead drift nymphing technique you taught me 2 years ago.  
Cheers Don
P.S. Found a photo I took in November when fishing with my brother Dave. We fished with your fly patterns shown here in sizes 8 and 10. Simple and DEADLY effective on a dead drift. This is what I used with the “other guide” 2 weeks ago with much success.
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You might call my flies a "special guide design" as I have yet to be able to find them commercially tied in any shop around the country.
When no others are working, mine do. (Providing your presentation is correct) I use several different flies almost exclusively, tied in different sizes. Tried and true. I'll always go over with you exactly what to use and when. How to tie them if thats your cup of tea. No longer will you have 100 different flies in your box to choose from. No longer will you have to guess if this or that fly might work. I have a very simple formula I'll share with you that works 100% of your valuable fishing time. :)
You'll find that if the fish are there, we normal can find a few players. (Providing your presentation is correct)
Why do my flies work so well? I use the knowledge gained from over 12 years of fishing - guiding for trout in Vt. and apply the same principles here. Simple, yet normally misunderstood by the average angler which is totally understandable. Care to learn and increase your personal catch rate? :)

      The Salmon River in Pulaski New York NY for Steelhead and Salmon
 
 


 

SALMON RIVER
FISHING CAPE COD



Sept. to April - Wade or Drift Boat
May to August - Wade Monomoy Flats, Beaches, Bays





One Angler: $225
One Angler: $275





Two Anglers: $300
Two Anglers $350





Orvis equipment provided

Orvis equipment, flies and water provided
Spin rods provided

Spin rods w/ bait, lures provided
Trips are 7-8 hours


Trips are 6-8 hours




(Please bring your own lunch. I'll supply water.)
Ph 315 298 5999

Ph. 315-236-3708

 
Since some of you've asked- "Tipping your guide is not mandatory, but greatly appreciated"
Gratuities for your guide are ---This is just like going out to dinner and works just like a gratuity you would leave your waitress-waiter, 10, 15, 20% gratuity on total bill graciously accepted

 
 
Reservations and Deposits:

Reservation is confirmed upon receipt of a $100 deposit within 7 days of booking.

Mailed to:
Sept.-Apr.
May-Aug.
Randy Jones
Randy Jones  
( e-mail for address )
 P.O. Box 1072
Pulaski, N.Y.  13142
Dennisport, Ma. 02639
Hm: (315) 298-5999
Hm: (315) 236-3708


 
E-mail: randysjones@earthlink.net

  The Salmon River in Pulaski New York NY for Steelhead and Salmon

If a cancellation is necessary, please notify me as soon as possible. If I am able to re-book your date, you will receive a refund on your deposit. **Deposit is to be received with-in 7 days of booking or reservation will not be held.**Weather or water cancellations are at guide's discretion. Final payment preferred in cash. No personal checks, please.

Please include a contact home or work phone #, motel-room # where you will be staying. # of people in your party. Date-dates desired. Prefer fly or spin. Driftboat or wade. ( Or leave at guides discretion) Any health concerns.
 york fly Flat Mass Salmon River Striped fish MA Bass NY fly 

Salmon:Sept.-Oct.

If you have any special needs, please ask. Your enjoyment and comfort are important to me!

Looking for a great place to stay? Look no further!
-
http://www.coldspringmanor.com
Located approx. 1 mile from Pulaski center. Bass fishing in the private pond. Canoes for your personal use. I personally endorse and recommend C.S.M. lodging and you will too!
-
Welcome to Cold Spring Manor Bed & Breakfast.  We are situated on eight beautiful acres for you to enjoy during your stay with us. Three newly decorated rooms each with a full bath. Sleep in or rise early and enjoy a homemade breakfast in the dining room overlooking the pond. Make yourself at home while relaxing on the porch or taking a walk on the property to spot wildlife.   We are located on the snowmobile trail and only a short distance from the Salmon River. Our location makes it a place you will want to come back to again and again to enjoy the many attractions of the region. We are within an easy drive of the infamous Finger Lakes region vineyards, the Thousand Islands and Adirondacks to name a few. There are many antique shops close by to spend an afternoon browsing.  Trails for the cross country skier and slopes for the alpine skier are also available.

Meet: Duncan Donuts @ 4:15 A.M.

Departure Time: Promptly at 4:15 with waders on and ready to go. License, breakfast, coffee, additional tackle should be concluded so that we may depart on time. Trips are 7-8 hours from the time we meet.

Equipment: ( I supply all Orvis rods, reels and spin outfits ) Fly rods for Salmon should be 9-10 wt. Reels should have 200 yds of 30 lb. test backing. Disk or cork drags are preferred. ( No plastic parts) Spin rods should be able to handle 15-18 lb. main line with strong drag system on reel.

Spinning Mainline for Salmon
I exclusively use Ande Mono clear 15lb. test.

Rigging for Fly Rods: By far, the most productive way, allowing you the best odds to consistently hook-up and to be able to fish any and all waters is to use a floating running line for dead-drifting your egg and nymph patterns. Sometimes we will use a sinking line or a weight forward floating fly line with a strike indicator when fly fishing. But, this will only work in some of the water.

Line: Cortland Running line 30 lb. test.

Butt: 8-10 feet of  Seaguar Grand Max Fluorocarbon straight 15 lb. test.

Swivels: Size 12 or larger.

Weight: Variety of Water Gremlin split shot in #2-#7

Tippets - Leaders: Seaguar Grand Max Fluorocarbon 8-12 lb. test

Flies:
You can use your own or you may want to use mine to help increase your catch rate :)
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Should you decide to tie some up yourself I would recommend the following. Mustad hook #37132 or Mustad Signature series CO68 Wet/nymph Caddis - 2x Heavy / 2x Short - size 8. Due to the non-eating nature of king, coho salmon, it is not necessary to duplicate aquatic insects or bait fish. Instead I prefer to use big, obtrusive, bright, flashy colors. Working off their instinctive aggressive, territorial behavior. Simply rap 4-5 times estaz grande around the hook and tie off. Preferred colors are Estaz grande in red, chartreuse, fluorescent hot pink ( A must for coho!), opalescent black.
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Mustad Hooks - Whether its fresh or saltwater, their hooks have superior strength, quality machined and razor sharp. I've tried them all. Their quality is unsurpassable! http://www.mustad.no
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Mustad Signature Series Hooks - CO68 Wet/Nymph Caddis - 2x Heavy / 2x Short
Many of my friends who are guides use this exact same hook when tying up a variety of different patterns for all species of fish that call the Salmon river home. I wont use anything else when fishing for Salmon or Steelhead. A great thing about the Signature series hooks is that Mustad did something no other hook manufacturer has ever done.  Every hook within the series is proportionally correct.  This means that as you go up or down in size the wire diameter, tying length and hook gap increase or decrease proportionally.  This gives you the exact same shape in all sizes of a hook style.  So if you like the CO68 in a size 8 for Salmon, you'll love it just as much in a size 12 for winter Steelhead.  Can't say enough about them and highly endorse their use with my guest's and you.
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Waders w/ cleats: Wet wading is an option. I prefer Orvis lightweight breathable stocking foots with Henry Fork wading shoes with studs. For your personal safety, please make sure you have some type of cleats, corkers or spikes on your wading boots (shoes). Rentals at Whitakers 315-298-6162

Polarized Sunglasses: Amber or yellow are the preferred color lenses. Side shields are a necessity when sight fishing. They can be picked up at Whitakers. I like the Orvis Nylon, Yellowish - Amber. These are not only needed to sight fish, but more importantly for your safety.

Fishing Licenses:
Just about all of the local fly/tackle shops in the area sell license.

The DEC now allows you to order your fishing license over the phone. These take at least 10 days to receive. If you won't be able to pick a fishing license before our 4:15 am meeting time, then I would recommend going this route.
• By phone* at 1-86-NY-DECALS (1-866-933-2257) or (518) 402-8843 • by mail to: WorldCom, P.O. Box 36985, Phoenix AZ 85067-6985     http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/license/decalsproc.html

*** Sometimes walking 1-2 miles is possible. Should you have any health concerns, please explain this to me before the trip, so that I may fine tune our day.***

The Salmon River in Pulaski New York NY for Steelhead and Salmon

Steelhead: Oct.-Nov.

If you have any special needs, please ask. Your enjoyment and comfort are important to me!

Looking for a great place to stay? Look no further!
-
http://www.coldspringmanor.com
Located approx. 1 mile from Pulaski center. Bass fishing in the private pond. Canoes for your personal use. I personally endorse and recommend C.S.M. lodging and you will too!
-
Welcome to Cold Spring Manor Bed & Breakfast.  We are situated on eight beautiful acres for you to enjoy during your stay with us. Three newly decorated rooms each with a full bath. Sleep in or rise early and enjoy a homemade breakfast in the dining room overlooking the pond. Make yourself at home while relaxing on the porch or taking a walk on the property to spot wildlife.   We are located on the snowmobile trail and only a short distance from the Salmon River. Our location makes it a place you will want to come back to again and again to enjoy the many attractions of the region. We are within an easy drive of the infamous Finger Lakes region vineyards, the Thousand Islands and Adirondacks to name a few. There are many antique shops close by to spend an afternoon browsing.  Trails for the cross country skier and slopes for the alpine skier are also available.

Meet: Whitakers

Departure Time: Promptly at ( 1 ½ hrs before sunrise ) with waders on and ready to go. License, breakfast, coffee, additional tackle should be concluded so that we may depart on time. Trips are 7-8 hours from the time we meet.

Equipment: ( I supply all Orvis rods,  reels and spin outfits )  Fly rods in  5-7 weight, 10 feet, medium flex. Noodle spin rods rated for 2-8 lb. test with smooth drag.

Spinning Mainline for Steelhead
I exclusively use Ande Mono Envoy.

Rigging for Fly Rods: By far, the most productive way, allowing you the best odds to consistently hook-up and to be able to fish any and all waters is to use a floating running line for dead-drifting your egg and nymph patterns. Sometimes we will use a sinking line or a weight forward floating fly line with a strike indicator when fly fishing. But, this will only work in some of the water.
 
Line: Cortland Floating Running line 20 lb. test.

Butt: 8-10 feet of  Seaguar Grand Max Fluorocarbon straight 15 lb. test.

Swivels: Size 12.

Weight: Variety of Water Gremlin split shot in #2-#7

Tippets - Leaders: Seaguar Grand Max Fluorocarbon 8 lb. test

Flies:
You can use your own or you may want to use mine to help increase your catch rate :)
-
Additional flies can be tied by yourself. Should you decide to tie some up yourself I would recommend the following. Mustad Signature Series Hook - CO68 Wet/Nymph Caddis - 2x Heavy / 2x Short,  size-8, 10, 12. Patterns should be a combination of eggs-single or multiple. In cream, red, orange, blue, oregon cheese, pink. Tied with either Estaz or glow bug yarn. Also tie some Caddis, Stones, Mayfly and Scuds.
-
Mustad Hooks - Whether its fresh or saltwater, their hooks have superior strength, quality machined and razor sharp. I've tried them all. Their quality is unsurpassable! http://www.mustad.no
-
Mustad Signature Series Hooks - CO68 Wet/Nymph Caddis - 2x Heavy / 2x Short
Many of my friends who are guides use this exact same hook when tying up a variety of different patterns for all species of fish that call the Salmon river home. I wont use anything else when fishing for Salmon or Steelhead. A great thing about the Signature series hooks is that Mustad did something no other hook manufacturer has ever done.  Every hook within the series is proportionally correct.  This means that as you go up or down in size the wire diameter, tying length and hook gap increase or decrease proportionally.  This gives you the exact same shape in all sizes of a hook style.  So if you like the CO68 in a size 8 for Salmon, you'll love it just as much in a size 12 for winter Steelhead.  Can't say enough about them and highly endorse their use with my guest's and you.

-
Waders w/ cleats: . I prefer Orvis lightweight breathable stocking foots with Henry Fork wading shoes with studs. For your personal safety, please make sure you have some type of cleats, corkers or spikes on your wading boots (shoes). Rentals at Whitakers 315-298-6162

Polarized Sunglasses: Amber or yellow are the preferred color lenses. Side shields are a necessity when sight fishing. They can be picked up at Whitakers. I like the Orvis Nylon, Yellowish - Amber. These are not only needed to sight fish, but more importantly for your safety.

Fishing Licenses:
Just about all of the local fly/tackle shops in the area sell license..

The DEC now allows you to order your fishing license over the phone. These take at least 10 days to receive. If you won't be able to pick a fishing license before our 4:15 am meeting time, then I would recommend going this route.
• By phone* at 1-86-NY-DECALS (1-866-933-2257) or (518) 402-8843 • by mail to: WorldCom, P.O. Box 36985, Phoenix AZ 85067-6985    
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/license/decalsproc.html

*** Sometimes walking 1-2 miles is possible. Should you have any health concerns, please explain this to me before trip, so that I may fine tune our day.***

The Salmon River in Pulaski New York NY for Steelhead and Salmon 

Steelhead: Dec.-Feb.

If you have any special needs, please ask. Your enjoyment and comfort are important to me!

Looking for a great place to stay? Look no further!
-
http://www.coldspringmanor.com
Located approx. 1 mile from Pulaski center. Bass fishing in the private pond. Canoes for your personal use. I personally endorse and recommend C.S.M. lodging and you will too!
-
Welcome to Cold Spring Manor Bed & Breakfast.  We are situated on eight beautiful acres for you to enjoy during your stay with us. Three newly decorated rooms each with a full bath. Sleep in or rise early and enjoy a homemade breakfast in the dining room overlooking the pond. Make yourself at home while relaxing on the porch or taking a walk on the property to spot wildlife.   We are located on the snowmobile trail and only a short distance from the Salmon River. Our location makes it a place you will want to come back to again and again to enjoy the many attractions of the region. We are within an easy drive of the infamous Finger Lakes region vineyards, the Thousand Islands and Adirondacks to name a few. There are many antique shops close by to spend an afternoon browsing.  Trails for the cross country skier and slopes for the alpine skier are also available.

Meet: Whitakers

Departure Time: Promptly at ( to be determined 1 week before trip) with waders on and ready to go. License, breakfast, coffee, additional tackle should be concluded so that we may depart on time. Trips are 7-8 hours from the time we meet.

Equipment: ( I supply all Orvis rods, reels and spin outfits) Fly rods in  5-7 weight, 10 feet, medium flex. Noodle spin rods rated for 2-8 lb. test with smooth drag.

Spinning Mainline for Steelhead
I exclusively use Ande Mono Envoy.

Rigging for Fly Rods: By far, the most productive way, allowing you the best odds to consistently hook-up and to be able to fish any and all waters is to use a floating running line for dead-drifting your egg and nymph patterns. Sometimes we will use a sinking line or a weight forward floating fly line with a strike indicator when fly fishing. But, this will only work in some of the water.

Line: Cortland Floating Running line 20 lb. test.

Butt: 8-10 feet of  Seaguar Grand Max Fluorocarbon straight 15 lb. test.

Swivels: Size 12.

Weight: Variety of Water Gremlin split shot in #2-#7

Tippets - Leaders: Seaguar Grand Max Fluorocarbon 6 lb. test

Flies:
You can use your own or you may want to use mine to help increase your catch rate :)
-
Additional flies can be tied by yourself. Should you decide to tie some up yourself I would recommend the following. Mustad Signature Series Hook - CO68 Wet/Nymph Caddis - 2x Heavy / 2x Short,  size-8, 10, 12. Patterns should be a combination of eggs-single or multiple. In cream, red, orange, blue, oregon cheese, pink. Tied with either Estaz or glow bug yarn. Caddis, Stones, Mayfly, Scuds.
-
Mustad Hooks - Whether its fresh or saltwater, their hooks have superior strength, quality machined and razor sharp. I've tried them all. Their quality is unsurpassable! http://www.mustad.no
-
Mustad Signature Series Hooks - CO68 Wet/Nymph Caddis - 2x Heavy / 2x Short
Many of my friends who are guides use this exact same hook when tying up a variety of different patterns for all species of fish that call the Salmon river home. I wont use anything else when fishing for Salmon or Steelhead. A great thing about the Signature series hooks is that Mustad did something no other hook manufacturer has ever done.  Every hook within the series is proportionally correct.  This means that as you go up or down in size the wire diameter, tying length and hook gap increase or decrease proportionally.  This gives you the exact same shape in all sizes of a hook style.  So if you like the CO68 in a size 8 for Salmon, you'll love it just as much in a size 12 for winter Steelhead.  Can't say enough about them and highly endorse their use with my guest's and you.
-
Waders w/ cleats: I prefer Orvis Battenkill Guide weight Boot foot 4mm. With corkers (cleats) For your personal safety, please make sure you have some type of cleats, corkers or spikes on your wading boots. Rentals at Whitakers 315-298-6162

Polarized Sunglasses: Amber or yellow are the preferred color lenses. Side shields are a necessity when sight fishing. They can be picked up at Whitakers. I like the Orvis Nylon,  Yellowish - Amber. These are not only needed to sight fish, but more importantly for your safety.

Fishing Licenses:
Just about all of the local fly/tackle shops in the area sell license..

The DEC now allows you to order your fishing license over the phone. These take at least 10 days to receive. If you won't be able to pick a fishing license before our meeting time, then I would recommend going this route.
• By phone* at 1-86-NY-DECALS (1-866-933-2257) or (518) 402-8843 • by mail to: WorldCom, P.O. Box 36985, Phoenix AZ 85067-6985   http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/license/decalsproc.html

*** Sometimes walking 1-2 miles is possible. Should you have any health concerns, please explain this to me before trip, so that I may fine tune our day.***

The Salmon River in Pulaski New York NY for Steelhead and Salmon

Steelhead: Mar.-April

If you have any special needs, please ask. Your enjoyment and comfort are important to me!

Looking for a great place to stay? Look no further!
-
http://www.coldspringmanor.com
Located approx. 1 mile from Pulaski center. Bass fishing in the private pond. Canoes for your personal use. I personally endorse and recommend C.S.M. lodging and you will too!
-
Welcome to Cold Spring Manor Bed & Breakfast.  We are situated on eight beautiful acres for you to enjoy during your stay with us. Three newly decorated rooms each with a full bath. Sleep in or rise early and enjoy a homemade breakfast in the dining room overlooking the pond. Make yourself at home while relaxing on the porch or taking a walk on the property to spot wildlife.   We are located on the snowmobile trail and only a short distance from the Salmon River. Our location makes it a place you will want to come back to again and again to enjoy the many attractions of the region. We are within an easy drive of the infamous Finger Lakes region vineyards, the Thousand Islands and Adirondacks to name a few. There are many antique shops close by to spend an afternoon browsing.  Trails for the cross country skier and slopes for the alpine skier are also available.

Meet: Whitakers

Departure Time:: Promptly at ( to be determined 1 week before trip) with waders on and ready to go. License, breakfast, coffee, additional tackle should be concluded so that we may depart on time. Trips are 7-8 hours from the time we meet.

Equipment: ( I supply all Orvis rods,  reels and spin outfits )Fly rods in  5-7 weight, 10 feet, medium flex. Noodle spin rods rated for 2-8 lb. test with smooth drag.

Spinning Mainline for Steelhead
I exclusively use Ande Mono Envoy.

Rigging for Fly Rods: By far, the most productive way, allowing you the best odds to consistently hook-up and to be able to fish any and all waters is to use a floating running line for dead-drifting your egg and nymph patterns. Sometimes we will use a sinking line or a weight forward floating fly line with a strike indicator when fly fishing. But, this will only work in some of the water.

Fly Line: Cortland Floating Running line 20 lb. test.

Leader Butt: 8-10 feet of  Seaguar Grand Max Fluorocarbon straight 15 lb. test.

Tippet - Leaders: Seaguar Grand Max Fluorocarbon 8 lb. test

Swivels: Size 12

Weight: Variety of Water Gremlin split shot in #2-#7
-
Flies:
You can use your own or you may want to use mine to help increase your catch rate :)
-
Additional flies can be tied by yourself. Should you decide to tie some up yourself I would recommend the following. Mustad Signature Series Hook - CO68 Wet/Nymph Caddis - 2x Heavy / 2x Short,  size-8, 10, 12. Patterns should be a combination of eggs-single or multiple. In cream, red, orange, blue, oregon cheese, pink. Tied with either Estaz or glow bug yarn. Also tie some Caddis, Stones, Mayfly and Scuds.
-
Mustad Hooks - Whether its fresh or saltwater, their hooks have superior strength, quality machined and razor sharp. I've tried them all. Their quality is unsurpassable! http://www.mustad.no
-
Mustad Signature Series Hooks - CO68 Wet/Nymph Caddis - 2x Heavy / 2x Short
Many of my friends who are guides use this exact same hook when tying up a variety of different patterns for all species of fish that call the Salmon river home. I wont use anything else when fishing for Salmon or Steelhead. A great thing about the Signature series hooks is that Mustad did something no other hook manufacturer has ever done.  Every hook within the series is proportionally correct.  This means that as you go up or down in size the wire diameter, tying length and hook gap increase or decrease proportionally.  This gives you the exact same shape in all sizes of a hook style.  So if you like the CO68 in a size 8 for Salmon, you'll love it just as much in a size 12 for winter Steelhead.  Can't say enough about them and highly endorse their use with my guest's and you.
-
Waders w/ cleats: . I prefer Orvis lightweight breathable stocking foots with Henrys Fork wading shoes with studs. Or Orvis Battenkill Guide weight Boot foot 4mm. With korkers (cleats). For your personal safety, please make sure you have some type of cleats, corkers or spikes on your wading boots. Rentals at Whitakers 315-298-6162

Polarized Sunglasses: Amber or yellow are the preferred color lenses. Side shields are a necessity when sight fishing. They can be picked up at Whitakers. I like the Orvis Nylon,  Yellowish - Amber. These are not only needed to sight fish, but more importantly for your safety.

Fishing Licenses:
Just about all of the local fly/tackle shops in the area sell license.

The DEC now allows you to order your fishing license over the phone. These take at least 10 days to receive. If you won't be able to pick a fishing license before our 4:15 am meeting time, then I would recommend going this route.
• By phone* at 1-86-NY-DECALS (1-866-933-2257) or (518) 402-8843 • by mail to: WorldCom, P.O. Box 36985, Phoenix AZ 85067-6985     http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/license/decalsproc.html

*** Sometimes walking 1-2 miles is possible. Should you have any health concerns, please explain this to me before trip, so that I may fine tune our day.***

The Salmon River in Pulaski New York NY for Steelhead and Salmon

Cape Cod: Chatham, MA    Hm: (315) 236-3708, Email best :)

NEW this YEAR
Please make sure you have one of these U.S. Saltwater Federal Fishing Licenses on you when we fish. Its free, takes about 60 seconds to complete either by calling or on-line. You may already have one (Saltwater Fishing License) from your own state that will work w/ Mass. saltwater. (you wont need a freshwater license)
Does not apply to Canadian or Non U.S. residents as of 2010.
2011 we may have a Mass. Salt license or Fed. you may need.
https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov

If you have any special needs, please ask. Your enjoyment and comfort are important to me!

CAPE COD - Motels, Inns, Restaurants and Things to do:
Chatham is the town we will be fishing out of.
 Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Dennisport are towns next to Chatham (within 20 minute drive)

http://www.chathamlodging.com/members.html

 http://www.capecodonline.com/

http://www.capecodlodging.com/

For Cape Cod these 2 motels are reasonable and close to or in Chatham.
Highlander 508-945-9038 Rt. 28 Chatham
Stone Horse Motel 508-430-2220 Harwichport (next town over from Chatham)

Camping:
http://www.state.ma.us/dem/parks/nick.htm
Sweetwater Forest, Brewster 896-3773

Cape Cod Chamber Of Commerce:
Toll Free 1-877-332-2732 or 508-862-0700

Chatham Chamber of Commerce:
508-945-5199

Looking for something to do?
http://www.searchcapecod.com

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Meet at: Outermost Harbor and Marine- Take Exit 11. Turn left onto Rt. 137 and follow all the way to end where it intersects with Rt. 28. Take a left and stay on Rt. 28 . You will come to the Chatham Rotary, continue straight through rotary. You are now on Chatham Main St. Continue straight through town until road ends. Take a right and continue past Chatham Lighthouse. Immediately after lighthouse bare to the left and follow signs to marina. (Approx. 2 blocks)  After passing the marina building immediately take a left and park in back, towards water.

Meeting Time: Outermost Harbor and Marine  at 7:15 A.M. - 7:30 A.M. latest. (If I am not there, please start putting your waders on and rods together. Ill be there shortly) We need to be ready to roll at 8AM.,  to purchase our shuttle boat tickets and catch the first boat out at 8 A.M. We will return on the 3:00 P.M. boat. Arriving back approx. 3:15 - 3:30pm
Port-o-potty in back of lot towards open water, if needed.
**If you apply ANY sunscreen or bug repellent there, PLEASE rinse your hands off VERY VERY good with hanging hose by dock, please. (hose by flower pot - trash container in front of little wooden shack) We can not have this scent get on any of our equipment, flies, etc.... Please grab some gravel from parking lot and rub your hands well while washing to help get all bad scents off so we do not transfer it to anything we touch. (Cork handles, flies, etc...) Thank you :)**
http://www.outermostharbor.com
Trips are approx. 6-8 hours from the time we meet.

Equipment: ( I supply Orvis rods, Reels, Lines and Access.) Recommend 9 weight fast action ( stiff ) rod. Disk drag reels with interchangeable spools. Spare spools should have clear intermediate line and 300 grain Orvis depth charge line. This prepares us for all conditions.

Spinning Mainline for Saltwater
I exclusively use Power pro Braid.

Rigging: ( I supply ) Tippets - Leaders: Seaguar Grand Max Fluorocarbon - 9 foot tapered 15 lb. test leaders.

Flies: (I supply) Bright colors in the Spring and natural colors from July on.

Mustad Hooks: Mustad Signature series - S71S-SS  or C70S-D or C47S-D. http://www.mustad.no

Waders: May-June Suggest Orvis 2-3 mm. Neoprene Bootfoot - stocking foot or "breathable" bootfoot - stocking foot.. July-Aug. I like Orvis Breathable Lightwieght Bootfoot’s. Waders need to fit comfortably as sometimes long walks are needed to reach the best flats. Layering with a thin pair of Orvis breathable wader pants or fleece might be more comfortable.

Polarized Sunglasses: Amber or yellow are the preferred color lenses. Side shields are a necessity when sight fishing. I like the Orvis Nylon, Yellowish - Amber glasses that sell for around $80. These are not only needed to sight fish, but more importantly for your safety.

Stripping Basket: ( I supply ) In the saltwater, a basket is essential.

Lunch: You will be responsible for your own lunch. I'll supply all of your water.

Sunscreen: 30 or better.

Bug Repellent: Optional

Shuttle fee: A boat shuttle to South Beach or Monomoy Island will be utilized during the Months of June-Aug. It runs from 8 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. An individual round trip fee of $15-$20 will be needed for this service before departing in the A.M. Shuttle fee is in addition to guide rate. We will catch the 8 am. shuttle out and return on the 3 pm. Arriving back at the dock approx. 3:15 - 3:30pm.

*** Sometimes walking 1-4 miles on the flats is possible. Dependent on Tides, Wind, Sun. Should you have any health concerns, please explain this to me before the trip, so that I may fine tune our day.***

 
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