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Welcome to Nordic Mark's Fly-Fishing Page. Where you too can learn the time-honored art of fly-fishing!  Nordic Mark is a full service fly fishing guide service offering specialized Trout & Salmon fishing trips in the best locations thoughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. And yes, even New York City's hidden gems to catch yourself some Blues or bass (and whatever else is running)! Do you or someone you know want to learn about Fly Fishing? Learn the ancient art of fly-fishing in salt or fresh water. Learn a lot of tips, tricks, and techniques to help anyone be proficient in a short time. I am a Certified Fishing Guide by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation With more than 15 years of teaching experience, I provide private or group lessons to all ages and levels from novice through advanced. I have all the gear that is needed to teach you how to do it all. People ask me all the time: What makes you so very different from all the rest of the guides out there? — It's simple I do not have a few places to fish, I fish all over the place. If the water has fish in it I will fish it. In fact I will come to you or some where close to your area where there is water to be fished. States I fish in are New York, New Jersey, Connectut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. A map is coming soon To get in touch or for further info feel free to email me or call (212) 865 4141 History — A little bit about the history of Fly-Fishing Archaeologists believe that the fishing hook was discovered sometime around 30,000 years ago in southern Europe. The hooks, which were eventually provided with barbs, were first manufactured of bone and probably different wooden materials... The Macedonians 7000 and 3500 BC "fastened red wool around a hook, and fixed onto the wool two feathers which grew under a cock's wattles, and which in colour are like wax. Their rod is six feet long, and their line is the same length. Then they throw their snare, and the fish, attracted and maddened by the colour, comes straight at it, thinking from the pretty sight to gain a dainty mouthful; when, however, it opens its jaws, it is caught by the hook, and enjoys a bitter repast, a captive." These feather creations presumably were more reminiscent of today's jigs than of flies, but we have no reason to doubt their fishing ability. Although they probably fished mainly for their daily food, which does not mean that the Macedonians did not find pleasure in fishing with a rod and flies. From ancient Egyptian copper hooks dating to 2600 B.C. and the first recordings of catch-and-release fishing in China's Zhou dynasty (11th century BC to 771 BC) In 200 AD the Roman Claudius Aelianus, his book On the Nature of Animals, described how people fished with a fly in the river Astracus in Macedonia. The prey is presumed to have been trout, since it had a "spotted exterior ". Much, Much later, when fly-fishing spread to the United States and the Scandinavian countries, it lost its elitist connections. The anglers became more innovative and more willing to try different means and methods. Although at first fly-fishing was used mostly for catching trout out of small streams, it gradually expanded into river and lake fishing. There are people now who are devoted to catching as many different species as possible using flies. Fly-fishing has also spread to the salt-water arena. Fly-fishing is now used for all spices of game fish all over the world. Services — Novice through Advanced All levels of instruction are by appointment only. Private or group lessons for Fly fishing adventures. Most rates includes: transportation, equipment (if necessary), instruction, river tour, picnic lunch (sandwich) and beverages. Any food allergies, I will need to know in advance. The science of entomology, Trout behavior, stream insects & terrestrials ('match the hatch') stream ecology, living and non-living factors affecting Trout, reading the water, – locating fish, my curriculum includes all aspects of the art and science that makes fly fishing such a rich experience. We will be supporting and practicing the Catch and Release ethic. The art of casting the line, knots for anglers, presentation of the fly, mending the line and wading in the river, strategies and tactics for Nymphs, dry fly & streamers Classes are held in the rain or sunshine simply because fish eat all the time, they eat when they are hungry, which is all the time and weather. (so bring some rain gear) 101 Class for first timers. Includes casting, casting safety, and proper knot tying techniques. Each class is tailored for the student, with both dry-land & in-water lessons.
301 and beyond classes are for people who are ready for more advanced classes in stealth mode like being a ninja of the water.
10% discounts for senior citizens and active military members. Special rates upon request and packages. References are available on request. Increasing gas prices may require a minimal one-time travel surcharge. To get in touch or for further info feel free to email me or call (212) 865 4141 Things I need to know when emailing me, State & Town What are the dates you are interested in booking? 1st choice 2nd choice My calendar is filling up fast. More great links for fishing: Costa Rica Fishing Los Suenos Fishing |