New York Browns and Steelhead by Matt Baker
Last week, Katie and I travelled to New York in search of browns and steelhead. We were greeted at the airport by Jason Czora, a native of the area and a great local guide. After getting our rods strung up and throwing our waders on, we were ready to get on the river.
Day one started with ugly weather that seemed to get worse as the day went on. Having the right outerwear was essential. Our Simms waders and jackets performed flawlessly, turning a nasty day into a comfortable experience. We fished hard all day and managed to land a few chunky browns.
Our second day brought better weather but at a cost. It seems as though the big browns and steelhead of the region prefer dreary days and cool temperatures. The weather was great but we found the fishing to be a bit slower than the first day. Jason managed to land a nice brown and I caught a decent steelhead.
Our last day of fishing was spent on a different piece of water holding the possibility of better steelhead fishing than the other local waters we fished. Katie and I managed to hook quite a few and had a great time fighting the fish in fast water. Both of us were amazed at the sheer beauty of this particular river and the great looking water it held.
After three days of fishing, Katie and I headed to New York City to unwind for a few days and visit friends in Brooklyn. We were very appreciative of the gracious hospitality offered by our friends Aaron and Haily Tweedie, and we had a great time in the city with them. Katie and I enjoyed a day at the American Museum of Natural History and the American Folk Art Museum. We also had the fortune to visit some of New York’s better eateries including “Melt”, “Tides”, and “26 Seats”.
Our sincere thanks goes out to Jason Czora and the Tweedie’s. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and look forward to getting back into those fish again next season!
For more information on fishing in New York please visit: www.steelheadaddictiongs.com
