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.

Showing posts with label #sageflyrods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #sageflyrods. Show all posts

Sunday, May 17, 2020

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 5/172020

The weather is finally going to break and this is what we needed, a little warmer temps will get the bugs moving and the fish in the mood to feed. Most of the streams have been punished and the meat mongers have taken their toll on the fish, so be patient and walk away from the bridge's andcessy access points.)

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

WNY Fly Fishing - Gearing Up & Getting Ready

Its time to get everything ready for the up coming inland season for those who have not been out yet, clean your equipment, dust off the waders/boots, fill the boxes from last years fun. If you need some new equipment this is the time to look and get it. The Ross Evolution R is a great reel and will do everything you ask of it and more, it is the culmination of our engineers’ and machinists’ artistic and technical prowess. It features a fully sealed carbon fiber drag with an industry-best power-to-weight ratio. Encased in a super lightweight frame, all models are less than 5.2 oz. The innovative shape of the ultra-large arbor spool is engineered to force the even winding of the line across the face of the spool as it is retrieved - something never before seen in a fly reel they ROCK PERIOD!!!! Pair it with the Amplitude Trout from SA and fishing for trout has never been so smooth, especially with a triple-textured line. Featuring our unparalleled AST Plus slickness additive, the Amplitude Trout is slicker than any trout taper we’ve ever made, and will last over 8 times longer than other lines on the market. Built for precise presentations and those who love dry flies, the Amplitude Trout is a game changer on any stream, anywhere. Waders/Boots is easy anything SIMMS and you are all set. Rods all I can say is SAGE and nothing else for me, so get ready and go have some fun.






Tuesday, December 10, 2019

WNY Fly Fishing Gear Review - Ross Evolution R Salt 7/8

I just got mine and will give it a test soon, if it performs anywhere the fresh water model does watch out steel head and lake run browns. The first thing I noticed is that how light it feels in hand, the drag on the Ross Evolution is a monster. The R Salt boasts a massive 23+ lbs of max drag, it has a  pretty fast retrieval rate, the finish I got was the Platinum and just like the fresh water version i love it!!. Well, I have used it now in all conditions and can tell you that this Reel Rocks!!!!!!!! the drag was so smooth on the steel head runs on the Catt and the bull dogging surges of the big browns I hardly noticed how much line was gone off the reel. The drag knob is big and is very user friendly, i just say enough about this reel go out and get one or two for fresh water or salt.

Friday, November 8, 2019

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 11/8/2019

The rains came and gave the creeks a much needed flushing, most if not all Erie tribs have good numbers of fish in them, the catt is flowing at 661 right now. The cold weather has cleared the creeks so smaller flies should be used.

Saturday, October 12, 2019

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 10/12/2019

The Catt has nice conditions on it right now with a slight stain as of Friday morning and descent flow, lots of guys are pounding the water with little to no results, a couple of skippers were caught and that's it, also the creek has changed quite a bit on the lower sections so get out and do some scouting to learn the new spots for this year.

Saturday, June 15, 2019

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 6/15/2019

Jeff and Dale met me at my place for some dry fly action and for me to get some pics, the bugs were  coming nicely and Friday night they did very well at a old spot they haven't fished at in years, the next morning to was a spot that hasn't produced very well over the years, but this year it has good numbers of fish, nothing big but fun and a couple of wild browns in the mix. They were fishing caddis and cahills sizes 14 and 16 on 5X. We caught some bait fishermen in the no kill sections using a center pin outfit and you can see one of the hooks that broke off in the rainbows mouth.







Tuesday, April 23, 2019

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 4/23/2019

The weather has not been kind to us this spring as of late, more rain is on the way and with this comes high water. lets hope we don't get too much and can get out later this week.

Monday, March 25, 2019

WNY Fly Fishing - SA - Casting Tips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jur9wxCO_Q8&feature=youtu.be
Published on Mar 25, 2019
Fly Fusion Field Editor Jeff Wagner and fly-fishing icon Bruce Richards cover various topics in this informative fly-casting series that is packed full of cast-changing tips.

Thursday, March 21, 2019

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 3/21/2019

The streams have a lot of fish in them and are fishing very well from all reports i have been given, the fish are hitting streamers and egg patterns big time

Thursday, January 31, 2019

WNY Fly Fishing - FishPond New Products

https://fishpondusa.com/cross-current-chest-pack




Cross-Current Chest Pack


$149.95

Specs

  • 11” x 8.5” x 5.5” (front pack)
  • 11.5” x 10.5” x 1” (back)
  • 8L (488 cu. in.)
  • 1.7lbs

The Cross-Current Chest pack is designed to keep all your essentials and boxes organized, keeping them high on your body at the ready. 
When the fishing is hot there is a lot going on and you have to be able to multitask to keep up with all the activity. The Cross-Current Chest pack is designed to keep all your essentials and boxes organized, keeping them high on your body at the ready. Slide your net out of the integrated net slot, scoop your fish, release it, grab your dry shake out of the magnetic drop down workstation, and get back those moments we all love to celebrate.
The Cross-Current Chest pack is designed to keep all your essentials and boxes organized, keeping them high on your body at the ready. 
When the fishing is hot there is a lot going on and you have to be able to multitask to keep up with all the activity. The Cross-Current Chest pack is designed to keep all your essentials and boxes organized, keeping them high on your body at the ready. Slide your net out of the integrated net slot, scoop your fish, release it, grab your dry shake out of the magnetic drop down workstation, and get back those moments we all love to celebrate.

Features

  • Compatible with all Fishpond backpacks
  • 210D Nylon Cyclepond Fishpond fabric
  • Front magnetic closure pocket for small fly boxes, pucks, and other quick access items
  • Front main zippered storage compartment for large fly box storage
  • Two small stretch mesh pockets on the front for quick access items
  • Exterior VELCRO® attachment for foam attachment (foam patch included)
  • Exterior Hypalon® tabs for tool and accessory attachment on each side
  • Integrated net slot on backpanel holds a long handle net
  • D-ring on top center back for attaching a net release for short handle nets
  • One large pocket on the backpanel with a zippered entry on each side
  • Magnetic front pocket has velcro interior on one side, and 4 small stretch mesh pockets for organization
  • Main front zippered pocket includes one interior zippered pocket

Saturday, December 29, 2018

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 12/29/2018

The streams up north have fish in them, bur have low and clear water conditions with tons of people, the Erie tribs are dirty to almost ready so choose wisely and be prepared to drive a lot to find fishable water and get ready for the crowds.

Friday, October 26, 2018

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 10/26/2018

Jeff and his dad went out today and gave me these pics and report for the fishing, all the fish were caught on peach sucker spawn size 10







Sunday, October 21, 2018

WNY Fly Fishing Stream Report 10/21/2018

The rains have come finally, and the erie tribs needed this very badly. All  of them are high right now and dirty, the smaller ones should be ready by monday and the bigger ones coming around by mid to late week as long as we dont get more rain

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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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