The Great Lakes of NYC

The Blog of Fly Fishing in New York City's Parks. Currently there are more than two dozen fresh water lakes and ponds open to the public.

Monday, June 21, 2021

Spawning ain't easy

Look at the bruising on the side of this male carp. He is post spawn but it will take some time before these marks will heal. It is mulberry...

Sunday, June 6, 2021

New season, Peerless Bam semiautomatic fly reel and Maxcatch Sky High 5 wt fly rod

I've had all my shots and I'm fishing again. My legs are still weak but I'm still standing! Out on the main part of the lake, t...

How to Strip Streamers on a Tenkara Rod

Sunday, May 9, 2021

The Best Semi Automatic Fly Reels Book available on Amazon

For the first time anywhere there is a comprehensive book and Ebook about the Semi-Automatic Fly Reel Based on my experience of having fishe...

Saturday, April 24, 2021

My book is now available on Amazon

FRESHWATER FISHING: The Great Lakes of NYC Kindle Edition by Bill Henry (Author) Format: Kindle Edition See all formats and edi...

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

MAVRK Stinger Kickstarter Launch Video

Friday, January 1, 2021

Carp Pop ups for flyfishing

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is a"Pop Up" for fly fishing when one fishes for carp in a lake. The split...

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The Great Lakes of NYC: I am an urban fly fisher. I like to catch carp and panfish. I fish the rivers, lakes and ponds surrounding NYC including New Jersey.

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