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Sportsmen packed the Rockland House for their annual dinner.
Sportsman of the Year dinner celebrates FOSCOSC 2023 success
ROSCOE — Every year around October, sportsmen from around Sullivan County gather at the Rockland House for the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County (FOSCOSC) annual dinner. … more
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The end of season/giving thanks
The “regular” trout fishing season in New York State ends this Sunday, October 15. On some rivers and streams the season is expanded by Special Regulations - such as in the Catch and … more
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CFFCM Programming and Events Coordinator Todd Spire provided fun and entertaining activities for children during Summerfest. Here the children were able to turn over rocks in the Willowemoc and find aquatic insects and bottom-living creatures.
Summerfest!
The first weekend in August brought perfect summer weather, cool mornings with warm sunny days, blue skies and just the right amount of cooling breezes, with rivers and streams still at   very … more
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From left to right, Delegate of Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County Eric Akerley, Village of Woodridge Mayor Joan Collins and Delegate of Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County Gary Muthig. The trio stand in front of Silver Lake located in the Village of Woodridge as it is stocked, which is done bi-annually.
Keeping it reel
FALLSBURG – With fishing season in full swing, Eric Akerley, a Delegate of the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County, has headed up a program that encourages members of the … more
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Raising rivers, rainbows and Royal Wulffs
Recent rains have helped fill our rivers and streams to a more fishable level; on early Monday morning, July 10, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls had crested at 581 cubic feet per second; which is above … more
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The Light Cahill
As we progress into summer, many of the mayflies that are hatching will be of a lighter color than earlier in the season, and fly-fishers will often use flies such as Sulphurs and Light Cahills as … more
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Seth Cavarretta demonstrated tying flies on his vise at the CFFC Museum last Saturday. The session was also live broadcasted via Zoom to members of the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild around the world.
Seth Cavarretta Fly Tyer
Friday’s rainstorm was much welcomed, as we desperately need rain – last week was the first time we can ever remember seeing lawns burned brown in May, and the Beaverkill on Friday … more
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Good fishing and Catskill Legends
Our rivers and streams are low for this time of year, as often happens in May when we haven’t had much rain; and the trees leafing out are a major draw on the water table. On Sunday afternoon, … more
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Cast practice
Aspiring anglers visit the Roscoe athletic field near junction pool to practice their fly casting before heading to the river.   more
The Wulff Gallery was packed full of moviegoers ahead of the F3T screening.
Fly Fishing Film Tour hits CFFCM
LIVINGSTON MANOR – The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) hosted the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), a collection of ten short films presented by Costa, Simms and Yeti. The films … more
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Members of the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild met at the CFFCM’s Wulff Gallery on Saturday morning, April 15, for the first in-person meeting of the year and enjoyed tying flies.
Low flows but full weekend for fly-fishers
Last week’s unseasonable 80+ degree weather was an unexpected taste of mid-summer, but thankfully should revert to more spring-like moderate temperatures this week. Stream levels are low … more
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Ed Van Put accepts first ever “Joan Wulff Award for Fly Fishing Excellence” at 62nd Annual Two Headed Trout Dinner. From left to right, Richard Schager, Ed Van Put and Ramsay Adams.
Roscoe celebrates 62nd Annual Two Headed Trout Dinner
To kick off the 2023 trout season this past weekend, the Roscoe Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Two Headed Trout Weekend which featured events and promos from local businesses. The headliner … more
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Sullivan County Longbeards chapter President Butch Kortright, third from left, handed out a few “thank yous” during Sunday afternoon’s dinner at The Rockland House. Supporters of the Sullivan County Longbeards were recognized for all they do in helping to promote the organization and sponsor local events. They are, from the left, Hal Roeder, Chris Schmidt and landowner Ken Peters, who sponsors turkey hunts for veterans on his farm.
Sullivan County Long Beards raise money, awareness of keeping turkey hunting strong
ROSCOE – Not only was it the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the National Wild Turkey Federation, but it was also the Sullivan County Long Beard’s Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet … more
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