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7/11/2012

Posted on July 12, 2012 by patrick clearey

Floated the West Branch of the Delaware with friends Jim Tracy and Gary Bartell. Sulphers were hatching and fish were rising but tough. Tried numerous sulphers patterns with little luck. Few Olives on the water also. Flow was just above … Continue reading →

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7/9/2012

Posted on July 10, 2012 by patrick clearey

John Covey from Texas joined me for an evening fish. Typical last hour of light rise. Managed to take a few fish including this fellow. Thanks John!

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7/7/2012 Mohawk River Smallmouths

Posted on July 7, 2012 by patrick clearey

My good friend “Old Stew Brown” came to town for a trip down the Mohawk River. Had a great day, plenty of fish.

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6/21/12 Current Conditions

Posted on June 23, 2012 by patrick clearey

Last two nights the dry fly fishing really picked up. Had a 15 fish night Wednesday. That night we saw some Greendrakes, but none Thursday night. The river was 67 degrees Wednesday and 70 the next evening. Suppose to cool … Continue reading →

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Eleuthera Bones

Posted on June 16, 2012 by patrick clearey

Just got back from The Bahamas. Once again, fishing with Ernie Dog, Pablo and Cheech. Had 6 full days of fishing. Rented a really nice house (photos to come)on Balara Bay. There were a few high points such as when … Continue reading →

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6/3/12 Current Conditions

Posted on June 3, 2012 by patrick clearey

Been fishing with the Luppino boys (Matt, John) a lot this spring. Quick photo of John on the West Canada. John and I had a great night last Thursday, caught 3 fish in the 16″+ range. Off to Eluethera, Bahamas … Continue reading →

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3/25/2012 Spey Rod Steelhead

Posted on March 28, 2012 by patrick clearey

Third Sunday in a row we have fished Salmon River. As posted earlier the first trip we saw no fish. On the 18th we saw spawning fish in the side channels and active fish in the main channel. Got there … Continue reading →

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Salmon River

Posted on March 13, 2012 by patrick clearey

Fished Salmon River on Sunday 3/11. Quite a few guys in Altamar. Spoke with one fisherman in the parking lot who indicated he had seen several fish caught that morning. Also it was reported that there a good number of … Continue reading →

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Minnesota

Posted on September 4, 2011 by patrick clearey

Went out to Minnesota for the spectacular  Pan fishing. Hope you enjoy more photos of Pablo, Cheech and Ernie Dog.

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September 2, 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by patrick clearey

Have been fly fishing the West Canada but fishing has not been great. The Ephoron leukons (White Flies) have been hatching, but the rise has been better on the lower stretches (Kast Bridge) of the river then where we have … Continue reading →

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