Mike Valla has recently released a new book and he happens to be a customer as well. Mike loves to fish from his Hornbeck!

New York state has over 7,600 freshwater lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, along with 70,000 miles of rivers and streams, making it a paradise for fly-fishing enthusiasts. From steelhead and brown trout in the Lake Ontario tributaries to remote brook trout ponds in the Adirondacks to legendary Catskills streams, the state offers some of the best fly fishing opportunities in the country. 
In this comprehensive guide, Mike Valla and other regional experts have shared the best locations, tactics, and seasonal strategies for success. The guide includes information on major insect hatches, essential fly patterns, the best places to fish for trout, steelhead, smallmouth, landlocked salmon, and other species, as well as seasonal strategies and detailed information on access.