Author Archives: Joe Heusinger

Hunting [bird hunting specifically] has been a passion of mine since I was ten years old. I grew up shooting double guns, waking up with a German Shorthair next to me, throwing on my upland vest, and walking overgrown apple orchards. It was the norm; my norm. In the current Covid pandemic, more and more folks are building an interest in hunting and being able…

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Sun’s shining and we’re looking at a nice weekend ahead of us! Overall, rivers are in great shape and I hope you’re all finding some peace on the river during everything happening. We’re soon getting into big big season! Yep, get ready! March brown, Isonychia, Drake’s.. the easy to see bugs that make for some amazing fishing! Hatches: Olives, Apple Caddis, Tan/Grey Caddis, March Browns,…

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For the rest of the season I’ll be doing my best to get a brief river report out on Tuesdays and Fridays! Both the Catskills and Hudson Valley saw some rain – more so in the Catskills. Hudson Valley streams are up a bit, but fishable. If you’re fishing the Catskills the Esopus, Neversink, or Willowemoc are are the best options for wading. Hatches: Hendricksons,…

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