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Offered
Fly
Fishing Instruction 
encourages those new to fly fishing by offering instruction on how to get started
fishing for the lunker trout and salmon of the Great Lakes.
Most people are pleased to discover that tributary fly fishing is not a complicated
proposition to start. In
fact, the basic techniques can be mastered in a short time and the business of
hooking and landing the fish of a lifetime can happen sooner than you think! Our
practice of being accommodating to all sporting anglers is a serious tenet of
our approach to instruction. We would not suppose to insult our customers' desire
to learn by being arrogant. We really want to see you have fun fly fishing!
The
shop hosts Fly Fishing classes in the Fall and Spring. The Fall class in October
is designed for beginners or those new to the sport. 
All of the basics of tributary fly fishing are covered including run timing, fishable
tributaries, stream etiquette, rods, reels, equipment, casting techniques and
fly presentation. The one-day class includes hands-on, streamside demonstrations.
Time permitting, students can cast for 20 pound+ Salmon at the end of the day.
And, a hearty lunch is always included in the nominal class fee. After completing
the course, students can look forward to the entire Fall, Winter and Spring tributary
fishing season to hone their skills. Overnight lodging can be arranged for out
of town students, as well. 
Spring
tributary fly fishing classes take place in April when the magnificent Steelhead
is the primary quarry. Steelhead are willing takers of a well-presented fly and
they leave many anglers holding a slack line halfway through a spirited battle.
The Spring class covers much of the same basic material offered in the Fall and
also includes some more advanced techniques used for Winter and Spring Steelhead
fishing. Classes cover material during a one-day session that an intermediate
or beginning fly fisherman may come to learn on his or her own over the course
of several seasons. All fly fishermen can benefit from course instruction as we
should never presume to know it all. Often just being shown a fresh perspective
is worth enrolling for instruction. If you are interested in more information
for the Fall or Spring class, contact .
Fly
Tying Instruction Although
die-hard Steelheaders ply the icy waters all winter long hoping to do battle with
a silver chromer, Winter can also be a great time to stock up depleted fly boxes.
offers a 6-week fly tying course covering all of the basic tributary patterns.
For the first week, students learn some relatively simple patterns. From there,
each week builds upon the next so that students learn to not only tie specific
patterns but also the application of select tying techniques so that many other
patterns can be tied. After
the course, the new tier can look at nearly any fly and determine how the fly
was constructed and with what materials. The fly tying instructors include commercial
tiers and experts with many years of collective experience. If you have never
experienced it, you owe it to yourself to feel the sense of accomplishment of
catching a trout or salmon on a fly of your own creation. It's a great thrill!
Advocacy
& Information
Here
at Orleans Outdoor we work hard in support of the tremendous
trout and salmon fishing in Lake Ontario and the tributaries.
We do this as a concerned stakeholder AND out of genuine respect
for the resource. None of us should take for granted the truly
World Class angling we enjoy. In that regard you'll find
in support and lobbying for things like consistent water feed
for the Oak Orchard River from the Erie Canal, good public access
along the tribs and reasonable creel limits to name just a few.
We support catch and release and have zero tolerance for any
illegal "fishing" methods. Snagging in any of its
practiced forms just takes opportunities and enjoyment away
from all of us. If you are interested in checking out a great
organization that's main focus is enhancing the tributary fishing
please check out the Lake
Ontario Steelhead Association (LOSA).
We
provide daily fishing conditions and information throughout the fall, winter and
spring via this website and a recorded phone message. The reports are accurate
and current to our best ability based upon angler reports, direct observation
and experience. Under almost any conditions, good or bad, there is the opportunity
to hook a trout or salmon and the daily reports reflect that. That is just the
nature of how good this fishery is. However, because of the nuances of weather,
water flow, angler skill and fish migrations, experiences can vary. Conditions
can and do change on a moments notice without our immediate knowledge. No guarantee
of success, natural conditions or safety is ever implied. Out of respect for the
fishery and other limitations, the reports are somewhat grounded, and we encourage
anglers to visit the shop for more details. Come experience the great fishing
based upon an informed decision. If you don't, you'll probably miss some great
fishing action!
Taxidermy
is an official drop station for Angler's Choice Taxidermy and Mountain Man Taxidermy.
The taxidermists produce amazingly realistic mounts so that you may treasure the
memory of a trophy trout and salmon for many years afterward. The taxidermists
can also produce exceptional reproductions with little more than a photograph
and length-girth measurements. With the investment in a reproduction, you support
the fishery, and keep the sport alive for the future. For truly one of a kind
art reproductions, complete wood carvings are available from New River Fish Carvings.
Models can all be viewed at the shop, so please stop by.
License
Sales To
round out the services
provides in its mission toward being accommodating to all sporting anglers, customers
can purchase the appropriate New York State fishing license. Internet sales are
made quicker and easier by retaining your old or expired license and presenting
it upon purchasing a new one.
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