WNY Fly Fishing Private Lessons

I offer private lessons for fly casting, the cost in $60.00 per student for two hours for casting, equipment, knots and general fly fishing. E mail me at jimguida@hotmail.com











I work with Project Healing Waters as well as Women In The Outdoors

Flies For Sale

My Patterns are as follows: Guida's Mirrored Minnows $2.50 ea, Guida's White Lighting/Black Thunder $2.00 ea, Guida's Emerald Shiners $2.00 ea, Hairballs, sucker spawn, single eggs $1.00 ea all orders must be in Qty's of 5's or 10's per style
e-mail orders to jimguida@hotmail.com

WNY Fly Fishing Trout Camps

Trout Camps are in the spring for inland trout. The classes are six hours and cover casting, fly selection, and reading the water. We provide lunch, guides, flies/leaders/tippet, rods and reels if needed, you must bring waders and wading boots, sunglasses. This is the best way to start out fly fishing and learn from some of the best instructors in WNY.

Cost is $250.00 per person $350.00 per two
Please call Brian Slavinski
716-834-4331















Sunday, March 17, 2024

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 3/17/2024

 Well with the lake runs almost over, its time to look inland and the report i seen from the Oatka it was very good with some very nice fish taken a couple days ago on nymphs. the cooler temps this week will put a damper on fishing, but its still march and we have some time to warm up.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 3/9/2024

 For everyone who doesnt know the genny is now just like all the other streams regarding regs, meaning the stream is closed to kill/keeping fish until April first, you can still fish it, but it must be no bait and all fish released unharmed back. Scott Cornett from the DEC said this was 30yrs too late for the genny but it will make an improvement in the years to come.

Friday, March 8, 2024

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 3/8/2024

 low clear conditions are on all Erie tribs except the Catt which is still high and with the rain/snow coming it will be out for about a week. I have nothing on inland as of yet but will be out next week.

Friday, March 1, 2024

Friday, February 9, 2024

WNY Fly Fishing Product Test Simms Freestone Bootfoot Waders

 I bought the SIMMS Freestone zip boot foot waders about two months ago for the winter fishing here in WNY,  the fit is very nice with a lot of choices as you would expect, the boots are warm with only a med weight wool sock worn and heavy fleece pants, walking in them is easy and comfortable, the zipper is great for us older guys they have zippered pocket for wallet phone etc. I wish they made them in felt bottoms though, you can put studs in them and i highly recommend that you do. Iam very pleased with them so far but have miles to go in them,

  • Durable & breathable Toray® QuadraLam™ 4-layer upper & lower
  • TIZIP® waterproof center front zipper
  • Stretch elastic suspenders with Simms custom opposing male and female buckles
  • Upper chest pocket array features dual side-access stretch-woven zippered storage pockets, micro-fleece lined handwarmer pockets and integrated loop fly patch
  • Patented front and back leg seams deliver articulated fit, improved mobility, and increased durability
  • Dual rear belt loops; 38mm stretch elastic wading belt included

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WNY Hatch Chart

Name Size Dates
Stoneflies 10-18 April - September
B.W.O 18-22 April - September
Hendrickson 12-14 April - May
Black Caddis 16-18 March - May
Caddis 14-18 April - September
March Brown 10-12 May - June
Grey Fox 12-14 May - June
Sulpher 14-18 May - June
P.M.D. 16-20 May - June
Lt. Cahill 14-16 June - July
Green Drake 8-10 May - June
Isonchia 12-14 June - August
Yellow Stonefly 12-14 June - September
Hexagina 6-8 June - July
Trico 20-24 July - September

Ants 16-22 June - September
Beetles 12-16 June - September
Flying Ants 16-18 June - September
Hoppers 10-12 August
Crickets 10-12 August

USGS Height Gage

USGS Height Gage

Flow Rate Guide

Oatka Creek
2.60 – 2.80 low water flows·
2.80 – 3.00 moderate flows·
3.00 – 3.20 good fishing flow·
3.20 – 3.40 starting to rise·
3.40 – 3.60 High Water


Genesee River near Wellsville
100 – 200cfs Summer Flows Low water
200 – 300cfs Summer Flows Good Water
300 – 400cfs Spring Flows Fishable·
400 – 500cfs Spring Flows High Water·
650cfs + Stay Home


Cattaraugus Creek

Cattaraugus in Fall
100 – 250cfs Low Water Flow·
250 – 400cfs Good Fishing Flow·
400 – 650cfs Fishable Flow·
650 – 800cfs High Water Flow·
800 – 1000cfs Very High Water Flow·
1000 – 1200cfs Stay Home Tie Flies


Cattaraugus in Spring

100 – 250cfs Low Water Flow·
250 – 400cfs Good Fishing Flow·
400 – 650cfs Normal Fishing Flow·
650 – 800cfs High Water Flow·
800 – 1000cfs Very High Water Flow·
1000 – 1200cfs + Stay Home Tie Flies

Followers

Mirrored Minnow

Mirrored Minnow

Rainbow Runner

Rainbow Runner

Emilee's Spey

Emilee's Spey

Thunder Creek Minnow

Thunder Creek Minnow

Simple Sculpin

Simple Sculpin

Hairball

Hairball

Rabbit Leech

Rabbit Leech

Hare's Ear Wet

Hare's Ear Wet

Peacock Emerger

Peacock Emerger

Sulpher Emerger

Sulpher Emerger

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