Guided Fly Fishing and Fly Tying in New York's Capital Region and Lower ADK
Year Round Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Instruction, Custom Fly Tying Orders, Spey Casting Instruction

Year Round Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Instruction, Custom Fly Tying Orders, Spey Casting Instruction

Fly casting instruction, entomology, rigging up your fly rod and other full service instruction. Spend the day exploring streams and rivers. We go where the fishing is best at the time. Specializing in dry fly fishing, nymphing, streamers and trout spey.

Custom Fly Tying for Trout, Warm Water, Salmon, Steelhead, and Saltwater. Small orders or contact me for flies for a trip of a lifetime. Get a list from your guide and show up ready for action.
Spey Curious and want to start swinging flies for salmon, steelhead or trout? Looking for a tune up for before the season? Purchased an outfit and can't seem to dial in that line system? Let's spend a few hours on instruction without the distractions.

Geoff Schaake is a registered New York State fly-fishing guide, custom fly tyer, and author with more than 25 years of experience on the waters of New York and beyond. His career has taken him across North America, from Alaska to Maine, guiding, fishing, and honing his craft. In addition to his work on the water, Geoff serves as the digital advertising manager for Adirondack Explorer magazine.
“I try to offer full fishing experiences to anglers of all skill levels. I can cater any trip to make time spent on the water the most enjoyable for everyone!
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