Catskill Fly Fishing Guide Service

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  "name": "Catskill Fly Fishing Guide Service",
  "guideName": "Tom Hennessy",
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  "bio": "Full-service fly fishing guide operation based in Roscoe, NY. Specializing in dry fly and nymphing on the Beaverkill, Willowemoc, and Delaware River systems. Over 20 years guiding the Catskill waters.",
  "yearsExperience": 22,
  "city": "Roscoe",
  "stateProvince": "NY",
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  "createdAt": "2026-03-23T14:19:37.640Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-29T16:38:42.883Z",
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      "authorName": "Mike Thompson",
      "rating": 5,
      "title": "Best dry fly day of my life",
      "body": "Caught over 20 browns on dries on the Beaverkill. Guide knew every riffle and pool. Worth every penny.",
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      "authorName": "Sarah Chen",
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      "title": "Great instruction",
      "body": "First time fly fishing. By the afternoon I was casting well and caught three trout. Very patient guide.",
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      "authorName": "David Russo",
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      "title": "Annual tradition",
      "body": "Third year booking with them. They always put us on fish. The Willowemoc trip in June was exceptional.",
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      "question": "What should I bring on a guided fly fishing trip?",
      "answer": "We provide all fly fishing gear including rods, reels, flies, and waders. Bring sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, a hat, rain gear, and a valid NY fishing license. We recommend layering — mornings on the Beaverkill can be cool even in summer.",
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      "question": "Do you offer trips for beginners?",
      "answer": "Absolutely. About 40% of our clients are first-time fly fishers. We start with casting instruction on the lawn, then move to the water. Most beginners are catching fish by mid-morning.",
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      "question": "What's the best time of year to fish the Catskills?",
      "answer": "The Catskills fish well from April through October. Peak dry fly season is May-June during the major hatches. Fall offers excellent streamer fishing for large browns. We guide year-round — each season has its character.",
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      "name": "Beaverkill River",
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      "commonName": "Brown Trout",
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      "notes": "Year-round on Beaverkill and Willowemoc"
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      "notes": "Best in spring on the Delaware system"
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      "notes": "Small stream specialists"
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