Upper Delaware Fly Co.

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  "name": "Upper Delaware Fly Co.",
  "guideName": "Brian Kearns",
  "slug": "upper-delaware-fly-co",
  "bio": "Dedicated exclusively to the Upper Delaware corridor from Hancock to Callicoon. We specialize in matching hatches on the main stem — sulphurs, March browns, Isonychia, and the legendary green drake hatch. Wade and drift boat trips available.",
  "yearsExperience": 18,
  "city": "Hancock",
  "stateProvince": "NY",
  "countryCode": "US",
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  "status": "active",
  "createdAt": "2026-03-23T22:16:17.655Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-29T16:38:42.883Z",
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      "authorName": "Craig Underwood",
      "rating": 5,
      "title": "Green drake hatch was unreal",
      "body": "Brian put us on the green drake hatch right at dusk. Fish were rising everywhere. Landed a 20-inch brown on a size 10 coffin fly. Best evening I've ever had on the water.",
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      "authorName": "Megan Schultz",
      "rating": 4,
      "title": "Knowledgeable and patient",
      "body": "First time fishing the Delaware. Brian was great at explaining the river and hatch patterns. Caught several nice fish on sulphur dries.",
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      "question": "When is the best hatch activity on the Upper Delaware?",
      "answer": "Peak hatch season runs from late April through July. The marquee hatches are hendricksons (late April), sulphurs (May-June), green drakes (late May-June), and Isonychia (July-September). We match our trips to the hatch calendar for the best dry fly action.",
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      "question": "Do you offer wade trips or only drift boat?",
      "answer": "We offer both. The Upper Delaware main stem is best fished from a drift boat due to its size, but we also wade the West Branch and smaller tributaries. Your preference — just let us know when you book.",
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      "name": "Upper Delaware River",
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      "notes": "Main stem hatch-matchers"
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      "notes": "Late April through June run"
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