Ausable River Trip 2019
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Trip Information
Location: Ausable River, Wilmington, NY Date: Weekend of July 12 – July 14th Trip Coordinator: Dino Eftychiou defty7@gmail.com 551-427-5475 To Attend this trip: Email or call trip coordinator ASAP. River(s)/Stream(s): Ausable River, West Branch / Saranac River Meeting Location: TBD - Friday in Wilmington Quarry: Brook, Rainbow and Brown Trout River Access: Wading Degree of Difficulty: Varies depending on area and pool. Suggested Equipment: 9 foot, 5 weight, leaders vary depending on dries/wet/nymphs. 9-12 foot leader 4x-6x. Tippet-what you are comfortable with. State / Local Requirements: NYS fishing license. Recommended Fly Patterns: Ausable Wulff, Haystack, Usual, Ausable Ugly. Mayflys, Caddis and Stonefly patterns per hatch chart. Various streamers. Nearby Fly Shops: Ausable River Two Fly Shop (http://www.ausablerivertwoflyshop.com/), 5698 N.Y. Route 86 Wilmington, NY 12997-0057, Telephone - 518-946-3474 Hungry Trout Fly Shop (http://hungrytrout.com/fly-shop/ ), 5239 New York Rt 86 Scenic Wilmington, NY, Telephone - 518-946-2217 Accommodations: Grand View Motel 5941 NYS Route 86 Wilmington, NY 12997 518-946-2209 1-800-249-4812 Mention that you are with the New Jersey Trout Unlimited chapter that Dino is coordinating. The rate this year is $120 per night. If you split a room with another person, it's only $60 a night. Please be aware that cancellation policy is no later than 7 days from the reservation date. Meals: Everyone is on their own. Nearby restaurants include Country Bear (Breakfast), A&W Restaurant (Lunch or Dinner), Hungry Trout / RF McDougall’s Pub (Lunch or Dinner). Directions can be found online. |
Miscellaneous Information:
Please be advised that weather conditions affect not only fishing quality but water quality as well. If projected weather conditions deteriorate prior to the trip the trip coordinator may send out an email cancelling the trip. Wading can be challenging on the West Branch of the Ausable. Local guide have recommended felt wading boots in the past and a wading staff is highly recommended as well. Insects such as no-see-ums, black flies and mosquitoes can be problematic in the area we will be visiting. Strong insect repellent may be necessary. Sun block and rain gear are also recommended. Cell phone reception can be spotty along the West Branch of the Ausable River. AUSABLE RIVER MAP AUSABLE RIVER HATCH CHART |
