Opening day of another trout season is upon us, an annual rite of passage, and time to put winter behind...

From all indications 2017 was a very good year for trout fishing the Esopus; thus I’m still excited to continue...

With the first of April comes April Fools’ Day and the beginning of another trout season. For many an angler,...

Unlike opening day, there are no more tomorrows, no more redoes nor reruns, no more second chances; it’s now or...

Brown trout caught last year in the Esopus. (photo by Ed Ostapczuk) June 30, 2015 — Saw Kill Creek, plus: I think...

Brown trout on an opening day. We Homo sapiens love our rituals. Beginning with myths of cavemen clubbing their women...