Esopus Creek Outfitters

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  "name": "Esopus Creek Outfitters",
  "guideName": "Dan Marchetti",
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  "bio": "Your guide to the legendary Esopus Creek and Schoharie Creek. Spin and fly fishing instruction for beginners through advanced anglers. We also offer seasonal steelhead trips on Lake Ontario tributaries.",
  "yearsExperience": 8,
  "city": "Phoenicia",
  "stateProvince": "NY",
  "countryCode": "US",
  "isVerified": false,
  "status": "active",
  "createdAt": "2026-03-23T14:19:37.640Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-29T16:38:42.883Z",
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      "authorName": "Ryan O'Brien",
      "rating": 5,
      "title": "Esopus delivered",
      "body": "Caught my biggest Catskill brown on the Esopus portal run. Guide timed the release perfectly.",
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      "createdAt": "2026-03-29T16:38:43.447Z",
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      "authorName": "Nina Patel",
      "rating": 3,
      "title": "Good guide, tough conditions",
      "body": "Water was blown out from rain. Guide adapted well and we fished the Schoharie instead. Caught a few but conditions were tough.",
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      "question": "What happens when the Esopus is blown out?",
      "answer": "The Esopus can run high and muddy after heavy rain or portal releases. When that happens, we pivot to the Schoharie Creek or smaller tributaries that clear faster. We always have a backup plan — you'll fish regardless of conditions.",
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      "question": "Do you offer spin fishing trips?",
      "answer": "Yes — we're one of the few Catskills guide services that offers both fly and spin fishing. Spin fishing is a great option for beginners or when targeting smallmouth bass in the lower Esopus.",
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      "notes": "Esopus portal releases produce excellent hatches"
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