Summer Spey Days are right around the corner!
Join us at the shop on 6/6 for a full weekend dedicated to two-handed casting, Spey fly tying, gear demos, and more.
We’ll have on-the-water Spey casting presentations from Craig Buckbee and Barrett Ames of @namproducts , with Barrett also walking everyone through NAM’s latest lineup of new and existing products.
We also have demo rods and lines from Hardy, T&T, Echo, Grey’s, Royal Wulff, Scientific Anglers, Cortland and more!
Steve Spurgeon from @grundens will be on hand showcasing their 2026 lineup of waders and boots.
Tyers Row is stacked with some of our favorite tyers spinning everything from classic salmon flies to modern tube flies for Great Lakes steelhead.
We’ll have the grill fired up courtesy of Big Milt Buchta, plus beverages from our friends at @westkillbrewing .
On Sunday, stick around for in-person, on-the-water clinics with Craig and Barrett covering both trout Spey and full Spey casting techniques and tactics.
It’s shaping up to be an awesome weekend in the Catskills — hope to see you at the shop!
Who’s ready for the weekend!?
Shops open 8am-5pm daily.
Stop by for up to date reports, leader, tippet, tackle, and fly selections for your next outing on the river!
Also hot coffee 😉.
M is for magnificent mayflies and we’re happy to see an abundance of insects on the water: from Hendricksons to Caddis, Grannoms to Red/Blue Quills and even a few March Browns in the mix. Things are moving in the right direction for the trout.
Fantastic artist and author Steven Weinberg will be in the shop painting and signing copies of his new book, The Fly Fishing Book, which features several Catskill personalities, many you are sure to recognize! Swing on by and meet Steven, grab a book and stay for the fish fry fundraiser!
Join us Saturday, May 23 in the shop as we'll be hosting Evan Brant, owner of Sideling Hill Hackle talking all things hackle- from growing, sizing, application and production. Pull up a chair and join the conversation with Evan and learn about about capes, saddles, spades and more. Evan will also have some fresh hackle to peruse and purchase.
Craig Buckbee is on hand for the popular Fishing the Dry Fly Workshop on May 9, a class geared towards all things dry fly fishing.
Designed for intermediate anglers and beyond, this workshop blends classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and real-time application on the water.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your rigging knowledge, perfect your drift, or troubleshoot real-world challenges, this immersive experience offers the tools and guidance needed to elevate your fly fishing game.
Space is limited- sign up online or call the shop!
Join us for a good old-fashioned fish fry on Saturday, May 30th,
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the pavilion on the shop grounds! Enjoy lunch catered by Smok'd Catskills and connect with friends.
This event supports the conservation efforts of Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, who will be on hand with raffles, camaraderie, and fish tales.
Today we celebrate Earth Day with a call to action to practice and share conservation ethics. It’s on us to be stewards of the land and water. Doodle c/o Connor McCausland.
Need some fine tuning with your fly casting? Never casted a fly rod before and want to give it a try? Here's your chance with master casting instructor Craig Buckbee who will be on hand Saturday 4/18 from 10am-12pm for all things fly casting. Bring your rod or borrow one of ours. This is a free event held on the shop grounds. #flyfishing #catskills #upstateny #detteflies
Great day out with the boys! @specklebean is the only one who had any luck but it was beauty. Got to visit the legendary @detteflies and explore the Roscoe and Livingston Manor area for the first time . Can’t wait to go back when the weather and water warms up a bit.
