Don't put the shovels away just yet, even though it may feel like Spring, it's still March!
Mother nature has her ways of keeping fishing on schedule but that's not to say you can't get out there and wet a line. New York has had some very good days of steelheading during the past month which leads me to believe that we're in for a great mid April to early May fly fishing season. This could be a spring of more consistent dry fly fishing for these silver bullets and drop backs. Remember, presentation, is everything!

FYI:
"An accomplished trout fly fisherman may make a fair Steelheader,
but a good Steelheader will make even a better trout fly fisherman."

Massachusetts lakes and ponds are being stocked now, so be sure to check my links page for what's going on here in the Bay State. My guess is that the rivers won't be to far off the normal mid to late april and later stocking times.
Outstanding trout fly fishing usually starts to be consistent by the third week of May, but that's not to say you won't be successful earlier than these normal times.

Have Walt assist you with any of your fly fishing related questions,
like equipment and line choices, tactics and techniques and lodging.
You can also review archived Neff-News Letters for more information.

"Always Leave the Water a Better Fly Fisher"

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New York's, Salmon River Region Spring Season is just about here!
There are good numbers of all size fish spread throughout.
The larger, late winter run, steelies have been entering the river.
Snow Depth: currently there's 8 to14 inches in the Tug Hill area.
Keep an eye on my reports page for changes in water and fishing conditions.