-
November 2024 by Adam Pumilio
Best fly shop around if they aren't open ring the bell the owner is awsome and will help you out. They have the best guides in the area and great gear.
-
October 2024 by josh presseisen
First guided fly fishing trip. Learned a lot of new techniques from Matt and I caught a bunch of fish. Can’t complain, had a great time. Amazing scenery. Highly recommend their shop and Paul has been great with communication. Hope to come down to Phoenicia again in the near future!
-
February 2024 by Alex Stubberfield
Paul and Yuki are wonderful people to talk to. Not only was he willing to hang on to a map for me for a few days until I could get up there, but he filled us in on some premium hiking spots I won't soon forget. The shop had the gear we needed to have fun in the snow and they were just lovely people to deal with.
-
October 2023 by CrRory
Catskill Outfitters is my go-to local shop for Fly Fishing. Paul is an awesome dude and loaded with tons of knowledge. He is spot on when it comes to fly selections for the area as well. He spent 15 minutes or so listening to all my bad habits and gave me tips on how to change them. The afternoon was a full 180 from my morning. Thanks Paul! The shop is clean, laid out well, and has a great vibe. Definitely stop in if you are in the area, Paul will set you up right!
-
October 2023 by William Samalot
Hands down the best fly shop iv been to. Paul is a top knotch guy with loads of local knowledge. Needed a new pair of waders and wading shoes, and he had me set up and ready to go in no time. Stopped by during the day, and everyone was out guiding. So I reached out over social media, and someone got back to me immediately and set up a time for me to come by a short time later. I'll definitely be back!
-
September 2023 by Charles Heller
5 stars! Paul runs a great fly shop. He took me out on a private guided trip on the beautiful Esopus Creek over Labor Day weekend. He taught me a ton and put me on fish. Highly recommended and I’ll definitely be returning.
-
August 2023 by Adrian Colarusso
Great time on the river with Rob and a pleasure dealing with Paul. Can’t wait to come back out again.
-
July 2023 by Miranda Stone
Paul is such a nice guy. He’s extremely knowledgeable and happy to share. He went above and beyond to help my husband get what he needed to make an amazing trip fly fishing. Hope we get to fly fish with him some day! Just a great guy and a super fun store. ThanksPaul for all your help and the amazing equipment!
-
September 2022 by Randy A.
Paul guided me on a half-day fishing outing on the Esopus. Paul is not just an expert angler, he is also an effective teacher and an all around cool guy to hang and fish with. Listening to him improved my ability to read the water, manage my line, select fly patterns and a host of other things related to fly fishing. It also didn't hurt that he helped me land 11 decent sized Rainbows in about 4 hours. Rock on Paul! I look forward to joining you again soon!
-
September 2022 by Heather Buchmann
Fantastic experience on a guided half-day trip with Doug. Doug was an excellent teacher - patient (for a complete novice like me!), knowledgeable and clearly knew the area well. A great way to experience the beauty of the Catskills, to get outside and learn something new. Highly recommend!!
-
August 2022 by alberto J
Stopped by for my first time yesterday. Met Paul the owner he went above and beyond w my wader purchase and even gave me a few pointers on my cast in the parking lot. Definitely going back.
-
June 2022 by Jeff Rossi
Fantastic experience! Had an amazing day fishing on the Esopus! Paul and Doug were incredibly knowledgable, understanding and patient with our group. Cannot recommend highly enough! Can't wait to get out again!
-
June 2022 by the r.
i picked this shop to take me out on the water. i went out with paul and rob. we had great times and caught fish. i learned a bunch of new stuff. the shop is super cool and has a lil bit of everything so if you need a new topo backpack or some artisanal salt, look no further. great gazebo to chill out on after a day of casting. paul is the man.
-
June 2022 by Jake Palermo
Walked in and was immediately made to feel welcomed. Many fly fishing outfitters in NY state can be cold and hesitant of outsiders. Not this store, guy at the front desk took a separate box of flys that were known to winners for that week and made some solid recommendations. With his advice and recommended flys we took off and got plenty of bites and nibbles. People who regularly fly fish know that nibbles are sign of a successful trip.Highly recommend stopping by and asking what’s good! Thank you!
-
May 2022 by Ron Goldin
Just what the Catskills needed! Great looking shop with the best gear and the most knowledgable guides in the area. A great hub for the fly fishing community in the area.
