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“Willowemoc, Willowemoc, How We Love Thy Name”

BY JUDY O’BRIEN VAN PUT he Willowemoc Creek has long been beloved by trout fishers. The Lenni–Lenape, the earliest Native American residents who lived at its mouth, called it “Whelenaughwemack.” Early settlers claimed that the Lenape word for the river meant “the kettle that washes itself clean,” due to the high spring freshets that carried off all debris and deposits from its banks. That name changed a few times before finally evolving into the Willowemoc.

Today it is renowned as a world-class trout fishery, and the 26.3-mile creek is almost entirely open to public fishing except for about five posted miles, unlike the

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At the headwaters of the Willowemoc, in the town of Denning, Ulster County, the sparkling pure waters are ideal for brook trout, and the stream abounds with wild native fish. Access to these headwaters is from the Flugertown Road, which parallels the Creek upstream of the hamlet of Willowemoc. Butternut Brook and Fir Brook are two spawning tributaries in the upper river that are also good sources of wild trout.

Between DeBruce and Livingston Manor, the stream is paralleled by DeBruce Road, which provides parking areas and footpath access. This stretch supports a wild population of brook and brown trout, and is stocked annually with brown trout. Nearby tributaries such as the Mongaup Creek provides excellent spawning and additional sources of wild trout. Trout found here are common in the eight to 10-inch range, and during a good hatch, anglers may catch wild browns in the 12 to 20-inch range.

DeBruce was a favorite fishing destination for John Burroughs (1837 -1921), the great Naturalist and writer, who would stay at a cabin near where the Mongaup entered the Willowemoc. He loved the name, but once wrote in a letter about his trout fishing, “When fishing in the Willowemoc, the beauty of that lovely stream’s lovely name enhanced for him its charm: ‘Thy name CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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moc Creek that had for two years lived under the bridge near his house, and had eluded even the most persistent of anglers.

The legendary fish, which was thought responsible for cannibalizing all the smaller fish in the pool, weighed a whopping six pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 23 ¾ inches from nose to tail!

A convenient destination for anglers and non-anglers alike, if the fishing slows down and you have time before the evening hatch, is the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM), located on the river approximately halfway between Livingston Manor and Roscoe. Visitors can learn about the history of fly-fishing in the Catskills and view

casts a spell upon me, Willowemoc, Willowemoc! - but we take more trout from the Mongaup!’”

Today visiting anglers can stay and fish at Antrim Streamside, located on the river nearby.

A few miles downstream, traveling through the hamlet of Livingston Manor, a favorite stretch with parking area access passes in front the picturesque Livingston Manor Central School, with its Georgian colonial architecture, clock tower and slate roof. For years, the children of this town participated in the Trout in the Classroom program, and in the spring, would release the trout fry they “raised” into the waters of the stream, just steps from their playground.

Many of the merchants in town capitalize on the charms of the river, with deck seating and large window views, as it flows by their establishments.

From Livingston Manor to Roscoe, anglers will find access PHOTO BY LEE VAN PUT from Old Route 17. A Hazel Bridge is a favorite destination for trout fishers, offering a few miles down- large pool with long, drag-free floats. stream of the Manor you’ll find the Covered Bridge Pool and Cov- other fishing-related exhibits, check out the ered Bridge Park, where Sullivan County of- Gift Shop or try their luck wetting a line in fers a picnic pavilion, complete with picnic the Willowemoc at Wulff Run, directly in tables, hibachi grills and portable toilet fa- front of the CFFCM. Continuing downstream you’ll pass the cilities for trout fishers and the public alike.

All water in this most productive stretch is place where Harry and Elsie Darbee, the open to the public. There is a No-Kill section world-renowned husband-and-wife team of near the end of the Beaverkill Road at Deck- the “Catskill School” of fly tiers, settled and ertown, extending 3.2 miles downstream to ran their “E.B. and H.A. Darbee Flies” busithe second Route 17 bridge east of Roscoe. ness out of their home for more than 50 It was along this stretch of the river that his- years.

And just behind the former flyshop, the tory was made, back in 1895, when J.D.W.M (“Alphabet”) Decker, of Livingston Manor, Willowemoc makes its way through Hazel caught a huge brown trout in the WilloweCONTINUED ON PAGE 9 Spring 2019

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In Roscoe, the Willowemoc joins with the Upper Beaverkill at Junction Pool. surface that a brace of Trout would take them at almost every cast, and before they sank or were drawn away. He had tied these flies and made his whip especially for his evening cast on this pool, and as the fish would not notice mine, I was obliged to content myself with landing his fish, which in a half hour counted several dozen. Here was an exemplification of the advantage of keeping one’s flies dry…”

It was also on this part of the river where the famous husband-and-wife fly tying team, Walt and Winnie Dette, joined later by their daughter, Mary Dette Clark, also of the “Catskill School” of fly tiers, tied their exquisite flies; today their great-grandson, Joe Fox, still opens the fly-tying shop each spring, as well as his new location at Waterwheel Junction, Livingston Manor, and provides information on water temperatures and river conditions all through the fishing season, much to the delight of visiting anglers.

In Roscoe, the Willowemoc joins with the Upper Beaverkill at Junction Pool. Junction Pool is itself one of the most well-known pools in angling history. Downstream of the famous pool, the river is known as the Lower Beaverkill.

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The lower Willowemoc is large enough to require waders, yet anglers can cover most of its water within casting range.The pools are excellent, and provide long, drag-free floats for the dry fly. Riffles are numerous, and are deep enough to hold large trout; fish of over a foot long are plentiful.

A well-known pool is Buck Eddy –– a favorite of mine as it was in this pool that I caught my first trout on a dry fly. Buck Eddy provided parking from Old Route 17 and access to a lengthy portion of the Willowemoc Creek; and the State of New York has public fishing rights along the bank opposite the road and both above and below this property.

Approximately 20 years ago, Buck Eddy had been posted against fishing, which continued to recent times, but due to the generosity and forward-thinking of anglers and conservationists Ted Rogowski and David Beveridge, the acreage allowing access to this great pool is again unposted, and is available to the public to fish. Thanks to these new owners, the plan is to transfer title to the State of New York, which should construct a small parking area for anglers at the site, and will ensure that Buck Eddy remains unposted, and open to pubic fishing.

Continuing its way to the junction with the Beaverkill, it was on the Willowemoc, near Roscoe, where history was made again –– and the first reference to fishing dry flies in America was recorded.

In his work The American Angler’s Book (1864) Thaddeus Norris describes a fishing excursion at a pool “beneath the fall of a dam” on the Willowemoc, just upstream of Stewart Brook, during a low flow, when every fly he cast was refused. His friend, “put on a Grannom for a stretcher, and a minute Jenny Spinner for a dropper. His leader was of the finest gut and his flies fresh, and by cracking the moisture from them between each throw, he would lay them so lightly on the glassy

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name from being the narrowest spot on the river. It is also the deepest, and the name Big Eddy refers to the swirling 113-foot deep point.

This makes it a popular spot for anglers (for all your fishing and outdoor needs, stop by Tom’s Bait and Tackle in the shopping plaza), who often fish from Narrowsburg down to the Ten Mile River access outside of town.

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Big Eddy on the Delaware Narrowsburg offers shopping, restaurants, scenic views Narrowsburg’s charming Main Street is home to a variety of shops with everything from home goods to clothing , and antiques to art. Stroll down the street and take in the view on the deck (below).

Narrowsburg is known for its arts and culture. Pictured above is the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, which puts on the popular street fair Riverfest.

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BY ISABEL BRAVERMAN he charming hamlet of Narrowsburg is a small but bustling community offering a vibrant Main Street and opportunities for scenic outlooks. From world class dining to shopping ranging from high-end to casual, there’s something for everyone.

Located on the shores of the Delaware River, Narrowsburg gets its

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name from being the narrowest spot on the river. It is also the deepest, and the name Big Eddy refers to the swirling 113-foot deep point.

This makes it a popular spot for anglers (for all your fishing and outdoor needs, stop by Tom’s Bait and Tackle in the shopping plaza), who often fish from Narrowsburg down to the Ten Mile River access outside of town.

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Big Eddy on the Delaware Narrowsburg offers shopping, restaurants, scenic views Narrowsburg’s charming Main Street is home to a variety of shops with everything from home goods to clothing , and antiques to art. Stroll down the street and take in the view on the deck (below).

Narrowsburg is known for its arts and culture. Pictured above is the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, which puts on the popular street fair Riverfest.

Local businesses offer visitors everything from restaurants to shopping.

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The access is also a great spot for recreational boaters, and is the starting point to the Tusten Mountain Trail.

You can also rent boats and tubes from Landerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s River Trips, or stay the night and camp out on their spacious campground right on the river.

After a day on the river or exploring the great outdoors, head to the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s center to find dining and shopping options. Restaurants include The Laundrette, a pizza place with fresh and local ingredients; southern cooking meets gourmet farm-to-table fare at The Heron; fine Italian dining with a familycentered twist at Uncle Vinnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; and casual American classics at the Narrowsburg Inn. There are also two Chinese restaurants, a pizza place, a grocery store, a convenience store, and in the summertime, an ice cream stand. And open seven days a week yearround you can grab a cup of coffee at the Tusten Cup, which also offers breakfast and lunch options, baked goods, specialty drinks and snacks.

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ohn Kovach and Rob Ceccarini took over as Managing Director and Business Development Manager at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum this past August.

Although new to leadership roles at the Center they are both familiar faces around the rivers of the Catskills. They envision a more interactive and vibrant facility that is as much of a center for fly fishing as it is a museum: a place that offers great history on the sport, a facility to learn fly fishing, and a community to develop your passion for fly fishing with like minded individuals.

“Our mission is to bring a world class experience to those visiting and fishing the area,” said Ceccarini.

Through partnerships with local clubs and organizations, the two plan to offer classes in fly tying and various techniques on fly fishing for the novice to the intermediate angler with a focus on getting more kids from the area introduced to the sport.

Over the upcoming year the museum will see new exhibits installed, improvements to the center grounds, and changes in the infrastructure to increase energy efficiency and appearance.

Coming soon will be a fundraiser on April 13 honoring Catskill Legends, Agnes Van Put and the late Dennis Skarka of Catskill Flies, to be held at the Rockland House.

New events for this year include a Bamboo Rod Making Class with Morgan Rodsmiths, Demo Days where various manufacturers offer their latest and greatest products to be tested, as well as a class on Trout Spey casting this summer.

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A tradition continues A day filled with activities will mark the first weekend of trout season 2019 when the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum hosts “First Cast” on Saturday, April 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The official “First Cast,” featuring Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Wulff Run, upstream of the CFFCM bridge at the DEC parking pull-out.

At 10 a.m., return to the Gift Shop for a cup of Agnes Van Put’s famous soup, coffee and cookies. The Museum and Gallery will be open.

The Catskill Fly Tyers Guild will hold its annual Rendezvous in the Wulff Gallery from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome to meet the tyers and learn their craft.

The Catskill Cane Revival will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Roscoe High School Gym. Bamboo rod aficionados will loosen their arms and practice story-telling just up the bend from Keener’s Pool. Bring a bamboo rod of your own or try one of ours. See some old friends and meet some new ones. Bring a friend or a kid you want to get hooked and we’ll put a cane rod in their hand.

A “How It’s Made” tour of the Bamboo Rod Shop in the Wulff Gallery will occur at 1 p.m.

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John Kovac The Museum will be unveiling the first installment of a new President Jimmy Carter exhibit.

September of 2019 will mark the 35th anniversary of President Jimmy Carter’s visit to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum. The exhibit will evolve after it opens, with images and recollections added throughout the anniversary year.

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he smiling face synonymous with the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum, and the man behind Catskill Flies will officially be named Catskill Legends April 13.

Agnes Van Put, who continues to be a presence at the CFFCM gift shop, and the late Dennis Skarka will be inducted into a PHOTO COURTESY OF CFFCM

Agnes Van Put group that continues the fly angling legacy so woven into the history and culture of the Catskills.

The Legends Dinner will be held at Rockland House in Roscoe on Saturday, April 13.

Cocktails begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6. Tickets are $50 for CFFCM members and family of the honorees, $60 for non-members and $100 for patrons. Tables can be purchased for $500. There will be raffles and auctions.

Since the inception of the museum, Agnes has been part of it. She’s still making her jam which can still be purchased at the gift shop, and her soups warm those who brave the early spring cold for the CFFCM’s first cast each April.

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