About My Flyfishing Guide Service
After 47 years of flyfishing in New York, Pennsylvania, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Canada, New Zealand, Chile, Australia and Europe, and saltwater flyfishing from Maine to Florida, John has caught fish of trophy proportions ranging from Tarpon, Permit and Baracuda to Brown, Rainbow and Brook Trout. John M. Sweeney established John's Guide Service to provide expert instruction and guided flyfishing trips in New York State.
John is a New York State Licensed Guide #2667, and is certified in CPR, First Aid and Water Safety. His personalized services and reasonable rates have resulted in a long list of satisfied clients that continues to grow. Contact John for refereneces in your area by sending an email.
Products & Services
We provide expertly guided flyfishing in the form of Walk/Wade trips on the Delaware River, West Canade Creek, Ausable River, Battenkill River, and some other lesser known, but equally productive trout streams in New York state. These streams are ranked among the top streams in the Northeast and compare to some of the best Western streams in many ways. On our guided trips, we provide all custom tied flies, and rental equipment is available, if necessary. Additionally, we can provide the same expert level of instruction in fly casting, fly tying and entomology.
Instructionals
We have an instructional program which has been very popular. It consists of a half day of instruction and a half day of fishing on any of the three rivers. The instruction is very comprehensive and covers:
- Casting instruction and practice
- Equipment, knots, flies, entomology, methods, and more...
We will provide all equipment, i.e. rod, reel, line, waders, flies, etc. as part of the course. Additionally, we will provide breakfast and lunch for you. Let us put you in this picture with the grace and agility of a beautiful cast.
Rates for 2009
ONE GUIDE PER EACH TWO ANGLERS |
Trip Type |
Full Day Trip |
Half Day Trip |
West Canada Creek | $175.00 + $75.00 per additional angler | $100.00 + $75.00 per additional angler |
Delaware River | $200.00 + $75.00 per additional angler | $125.00 + $75.00 per additional angler |
Ausable River | $225.00 + $75.00 per additional angler | $150.00 + $75.00 per additional angler |
INSTRUCTIONAL |
Consists of a half day of instruction and a half day of fishing on any of the three rivers. Daily Rate as indicated above plus $75.00 per additional angler. |
Contact Information
By Mail: John's Guide Service
924 Hardscrabble Road, Box 76
Middleville NY 13406
Guided Flyfishing Trips April Through October
John Sweeney's Guide Services
924 Hardscrabble Road, Middleville, NY 13406, 315-823-9399
