The Great Lakes of NYC

Monday, January 5, 2026

New book cover for: 101 LAKES AND PONDS OF THE GREATER NEW YORK AREA

This is a new cover for my book about more than one hundred and one lakes and ponds in and near NYC

The book covers many of the places listed in my blog. Whether you fish in New Jersey or New York,

you can find a place to fish. All of these fisheries are near public transportation. Many of the fish you want to catch are in these waters.

New book cover for THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SEMI AUTOMATIC FLY REELS

I updated the cover of my book. It is the same book but it now shows the OCR Bighorn fly

reel and the Big Chub fly reel offered by Amazon. It has taken the better part of twenty years to produce this book. It provides the history and development of semi automatic fly reels.

Sunday, December 7, 2025

This book is the definitive guide to one of the most exciting advancements in modern fly fishing: the rise of the semi-automatic fly reel. As these reels gain rapid momentum among serious anglers—and even find their way into competitive fly-fishing arenas—the need for a clear, trustworthy explanation has never been greater.

If you’ve heard the buzz but aren’t sure what sets these reels apart, this book gives you the inside track. You’ll discover exactly how semi-automatic fly reels work, why they’re outperforming traditional systems in key situations, and what separates them from fully automatic reels. I also break down how they compare to standard fly reels, so you can make confident, informed decisions about your gear.

Whether you're a curious newcomer, a gear enthusiast, or a competitor looking for an edge, this book will show you why semi-automatic reels are becoming essential tools for the modern angler.

Now available on BOOK.BY and AMAZON.COM