I went to my cabin to do some much need repairs and to do a little fishing on the side. The weather didn't help with 1.5" of rain falling in about one hour, talk about a drenching. Flash floods and washed out ditches with overflowing culverts was the norm for most of the weekend, but i did mange to catch a few trout on some smaller streams nearby. A few critters and some nice scenery made an lousy day seem a little better.
Some of the streams are up and fishable, but the Genny. The fishing will be better in the early morning and late evenings. Try small caddis and golden stones throughout out the day and we should have cahills coming very soon.
Rain is going to hamper all, but one or two streams in the area. I would go to spring creek and throw streamers during the rain.
Hope all your festivities are going well. Dont know if you had time to get out, but i did!!!. You should be very proud of yourself, LOOK what i caught after only one day of lessons with you.
I am so very Happy !!
Thank You
Bill Haught
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Fishing has been very good on all streams so far and the rain with cooler temps are helping out big time.
Private Lessons
I offer private lessons for fly casting and fly tying, the cost in $50.00 per student for two hours for casting, equipment, knots and general fly fishing and $40.00 per student for fly tying; I supply all materials for the tying class. You must bring your own vise and tools.
Trout Camps
We offer trout schools in the spring for inland trout. The classes are one or two days in length covering casting, fly selection, reading water. We provide lodging (hotel) meals, guides and flies, you must bring everything else. The cost is $200.00 a person for a day class, $350.00 a person for the two day class.
The Schools start in May and run into June, they fill up quick so book early!!!!!!!
Email me or call Brian Slavinski for booking
Fly Tying DVD
I am offering a step by step tying DVD (PC version) for inland trout & steelhead. I cover nymph's, streamers, dries, and spey flies, there are 30 patterns and a material list for each fly. The cost is $20.00 usd plus $2.00 shipping USA only
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
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
