 
Welcome to NordicMark's Fly-Fishing Page.Where you too can learn the time-honored art of fly-fishing!  NordicMark 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 (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 can provide private or group lessons to all ages and levels from beginners to 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? My answer is simple, I do not have a couple of places to fish, I fish all over the place. If the water has fish in it I will fish it. In fact I will go to you or some where close to your area where there is water to be fished. States I fish in: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connectut, New York and New Jersey, Pennsylvania to name a few states. To get in touch or for further info feel free to email me; mpine44@gmail.com 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... 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 AD 200 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 ". The Macedonians "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. 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 For all levels of instruction and guide, by appointment for your convenience. Private or group lessons. Fly fishing adventures. If needed: We'll arrange your trip. A variety of accommodations are available from tent camping to first-class hotels Daily rate includes: Transportation, Equipment (if necessary), Instruction, River Tour, Picnic Lunch and Beverages. Any food allergies, I will need to know in advance. The Science Entomology, Stream insects & terrestrials ('match the hatch') Stream ecology Living and non-living factors affecting trout Trout behavior Reading the water – locating fish Our curriculum includes all aspects of the art and science that makes fly fishing such a rich experience. We support the "Catch and Release" ethic. The Art Casting the line Knots for Anglers Presentation of the fly Mending the line Wading the River Strategies and Tactics for Nymphs, dry fly & Streamers Classes & Guide Rates Increasing gas prices may require a minimal one-time travel surcharge. 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. 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.
201 classes are on the water Water and wading safety, what to look for when approaching the fishing area for the first time. 4 hours $200 for the person and $100 for each additional person 6 hours $275 for the person and $100 for each additional person 8 hours $350 for the person and $100 for each additional person 301 and beyond classes are for people who are ready for more advanced classes in steth mode like being a ninja of the water. 1/2 day trip $200 for the person and $100 for each additional person 1 day trip $350 for the person and $100 for each additional person References are available on request. Special rates upon request and packages To get in touch or for further info feel free to email me; mpine44@gmail.com Things I need to know when emailing me, State & town What are the dates you are interested in booking? 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice My calendar is filling up fast. |