Roaring Gems of Northern New York

Located in the Northeastern section of the Adirondack Park there are 15 watersheds that flow to either the St.Larwence
River or Lake Champlain. These waters originate deep in the Northern Adirondack mountains as small pristine streams
flowing Northeast to become major river systems.
 

  
  

Major Watersheds

The  Ausable River, The Saranac, The St.Regis, The Salmon, The Chateaugay and The Raquette River are the
major watersheds of Northeastern New York. These waters are classic pocket water rivers, offering an unique
style of fishing.

Pocket Water

Pocket water is characterized by a swift current broken into multiple currents by boulders, logs and other obstacles 
strewn throughout the river. The slack water behind the boulders is known as a pocket. Fish holding areas exist in
front of the boulders, on either side of the boulders and behind the boulders. Proper pocket water fishing technique
is one of wading into the river, making short accurate correct presentation casts to a pocket, this will be a repetitive
action as one works upstream to the next pocket. You will be on the move constantly, fishing from pocket to pocket,
providing new opportunities and action. Brown trout are the predominant fish in these waters, followed by rainbows
and brook trout.
 

Recommended Equipment

• Rods - 8'6" thru 9'6", 4WT thru 6WT, with 9'0-5WT most recommended accompanied by a weight forward floating line.
• Solid felt soled boots.
• Wading staff is an absolute must!!!! FFTA will provide a wading staff if needed. 
• Trips to remote sections of river, you will need a backpack, water or beverage, food, rain coat, fleece top or sweater and insect repellent.
• Your guide will carry backup reel, rod, fly selection, water filter, 1st aid kit, maps, digital camera, extra food, and on stream repair kit.

Instruction
On river instruction trips can be booked for pocket water tactics and techniques, covering fly selection, how to read
the water, correctly present a fly in pocket water, wade the river safely and more.

CONTACT US: gar1235@charter.net

                     RICHARD GARFIELD
                     PO BOX 1147
                     LAKE PLACID,NY 12946

                     518.946.7063