Upstate Guide Service

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  "bio": "Mike Crawford has guided anglers across Upstate New York's premier freshwater destinations for 20 years, building deep knowledge of the Finger Lakes (Cayuga, Skaneateles, Owasco, and Oneida), the Adirondacks, Catskills, and St. Lawrence River. His year rotates through spring trout in tributaries and lakes, summer smallmouth bass and northern pike on warmwater systems, fall migratory salmon and steelhead runs, and winter walleye and perch on frozen lakes. He works with all skill levels and fishing styles—fly, light tackle, and ice fishing—making him a generalist guide who matches technique and target species to season and client preference.",
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      "answer": "Need a fishing license? Visit the NYSDEC and purchase a one day or multiple day fishing license. Capture the transaction on your smart phone and you are legit!",
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      "question": "What is your deposit and cancellation policy?",
      "answer": "A Venmo deposit of $150 reserves date. Upstate Guide Service Venmo handle is Mike-Crawford-25. Deposit refunded in-full if guide cancels. Balance is required at conclusion of trip. Weather cancellation is at UGS discretion. Rescheduling a trip is always an option.",
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      "answer": "UGS trailers a state-of-the-art Lund fishing boat to lakes throughout Upstate New York. Fishing on the lakes is onboard a 2021 Lund Impact…The Greyghost 3. A professional fishing boat outfitted with the latest in modern electronics. A stealth, responsive, versatile, and reliable fishing machine.",
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      "question": "What is included in a guided fly fishing trip?",
      "answer": "Complete fly fishing gear: quality fly fishing rods, reels, fly lines, leaders, tippet, and a full selection of flies appropriate for the conditions. Waders and boots can be provided as well. Personalized instruction: casting technique, fly selection, water reading, and fish-fighting skills adapted to your experience level. Streamside lunch: full-day fly fishing trips include a gourmet streamside lunch prepared by your guide. Catch-and-release practice is promoted.",
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      "question": "Do you provide ice fishing equipment?",
      "answer": "Upstate Guide Service provides top-quality equipment for all our guided ice fishing trips: heated ice shelters, power augers, portable sonar units, quality ice fishing rods and reels, terminal tackle including a complete selection of jigs, spoons, tip-ups, and live bait, and snowmobile transport to productive fishing areas.",
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      "question": "Is fly fishing hard to learn?",
      "answer": "One of the most common questions from people interested in the sport is whether fly fishing is hard to learn. The honest answer is that fly fishing has a learning curve, but it is far more approachable than most people expect – especially with professional guidance. The casting mechanics feel unfamiliar at first because they are unlike any other type of fishing. However, with proper instruction, most beginners develop functional casting ability within a few hours. The broader skills of reading water, selecting flies, and refining your presentation continue to develop over years.",
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      "question": "What should I wear fly fishing?",
      "answer": "Knowing what to wear fly fishing depends on the season, the water you are fly fishing, and the style of trip. For warm-season fly fishing (spring through fall): breathable chest waders paired with rubber-soled wading boots, moisture-wicking layers (synthetic or merino wool), a brimmed hat, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and a lightweight, packable rain jacket. For cold-weather and early-season: insulating layers beneath your waders, gloves, and a warm hat. Upstate Guide Service provides all fly fishing gear and equipment for guided trips, including fly fishing rods, reels, flies, and terminal tackle. We recommend clients wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the conditions.",
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      "question": "What types of fish can I catch fly fishing in Upstate New York?",
      "answer": "Coldwater species: Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead Trout, and Landlocked Salmon. Warmwater species: Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike / Tiger Muskie, and Carp and Freshwater Drum.",
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      "question": "What are the target species for ice fishing on Oneida Lake?",
      "answer": "Yellow Perch: The bread and butter of Oneida Lake ice fishing. Schools of perch provide consistent action and excellent table fare. Walleye: Quality walleye fishing throughout the ice season, with peak action often occurring during low-light periods.",
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      "question": "What are the target species for ice fishing in the Adirondacks?",
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      "question": "What is the NY ice fishing season?",
      "answer": "The NY ice fishing season typically runs from late December through early March, with peak season occurring in January and February. Ice conditions vary by location, water depth, and weather patterns. The Adirondack and North Country regions establish the earliest safe ice by mid-December. During a typical winter, safe ice can be found by early to mid-January on Oneida Lake and the Finger Lakes.",
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      "question": "What should I expect on a guided ice fishing trip?",
      "answer": "Our guided ice fishing trips are designed for safety, success, and comfort. A typical ice fishing trip includes: snowmobile transport (if needed) to productive ice fishing locations, heated shelters and all fishing equipment provided, active fishing with guide instruction and assistance, and hot lunch provided on full-day trips.",
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      "question": "What are the Finger Lakes fishing regions you serve?",
      "answer": "Upstate Guide Service focuses on four of the eastern Finger Lakes: Skaneateles Lake, Owasco Lake, Cayuga Lake, and Otisco Lake. We also guide fishing trips throughout Central New York, the Adirondacks, and the Northern Catskills.",
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      "question": "What fish species are found in Skaneateles Lake?",
      "answer": "Lake Trout (naturally reproducing and available year-round), Rainbow Trout (stocked annually), Landlocked Atlantic Salmon (stocked annually), Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.",
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      "question": "What fish species are found in Owasco Lake?",
      "answer": "Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Panfish (Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed).",
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      "question": "What fish species are found in Cayuga Lake?",
      "answer": "Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Landlocked Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike.",
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      "question": "What fish species are found in Otisco Lake?",
      "answer": "Tiger Musky, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, and Panfish (Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Perch).",
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      "question": "What types of guided fly fishing trips do you offer?",
      "answer": "Learn To Fly Fish: Introductory trips focused on fly casting fundamentals, basic fly selection, and catching your first fish on the fly. Advanced Fly Fishing: Technical trips on challenging Catskill tailwaters and freestone rivers for experienced fly casters. Stillwater Fly Fishing: Lake-based fly fishing from a boat targeting trout, salmon, and warmwater species. Tributary Trout & Salmon: Seasonal guided trips targeting steelhead trout, brown trout, and landlocked salmon on Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario tributaries. Small Stream Fly Fishing: Intimate, walk-and-wade trips on Upstate New York’s public access trout streams. Warmwater Fly Fishing: Summer fly fishing for bass, pike, tiger muskellunge, carp, and freshwater drum.",
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      "question": "What are your credentials and licenses?",
      "answer": "USCG Masters License, NYSDEC Guides License, Wilderness First Responder Certification, Wilderness Recreation Association Certified Leader, NYS Parks Joint Pilot/Engineer License, NYS Parks Marine Division Inspected Vessel, American Red Cross Emergency Care / CPR / AED Certification.",
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      "question": "Are children allowed on fishing trips?",
      "answer": "Yes, anglers of all skill levels are welcome. Upstate Guide Service has guided hundreds of beginners and families. Teaching kids to fish is a highlight of the guide service.",
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        2,
        3,
        4,
        5,
        6,
        7,
        8,
        9,
        10,
        11,
        12
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        3,
        4,
        5,
        10
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        8,
        9
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        7,
        8,
        9
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        6,
        7,
        8,
        9,
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        7,
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        7,
        8,
        9,
        10
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        7,
        8,
        9
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        6,
        7,
        8,
        9,
        10
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        9
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        6,
        7,
        8,
        9,
        10
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        10,
        11
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        2,
        3,
        4
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        5,
        6,
        9,
        10
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        5,
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