Fly Fishing By Filson

Fly Fishing Weekend Getaway in the Catskills

The culmination of the Filson Fly Fishing Series will bring together everything you’ve learned on a full weekend trip upstate. Guided by FreeStone Expeditions get out of the city and enjoy backpacking, camping, and of course fly fishing in the Catskills. FreeStone will pick you up in the city, drive you upstate, and hike you into the backcountry where you’ll receive personalized instruction in the traditions of Adirondack woodcraft and Catskill fly fishing.

Channel your inner fly fishing Brad Pitt on a pristine Catskill streams and receive tutorials in primitive fire making and bushcraft. FreeStone has all the gear covered, all you need is sleeping bag, a backpack, some extra clothes, and some giddy-up. Trip will depart Saturday morning from the Filson flagship store in NoHo and return on Sunday afternoon/evening. A moderate level of fitness is required.

WHEN: Saturday, June 10th, 2017 - Sunday, June 11th, 2017

TIME: Saturday 7:30am to Sunday 6:00pm. 

WHERE: Pick up at: Filson 40 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10003

FreeStone Expeditions is a New York guide company that helps New Yorkers escape the city to discover unique and authentic outdoor experiences combining outdoorsmanship with Catskill fly fishing.

Established in Seattle in 1897 to outfit prospectors headed for the Yukon, Filson's 120-year legacy is built upon its reputation for honesty, quality and durability. Filson's long-lasting gear is the choice of explorers, adventurers, ranchers, hunters, anglers, engineers and anyone with a passion for the outdoors. Over a century after its founding, the Filson headquarters remain in Seattle, Washington.

Fly Fishing 101

Wondering why everyone's obsessed with fly fishing? Head over to Filson NYC for the Filson Fly Fishing Series to learn the basics of getting started with fly fishing this summer in the birthplace of American Fly Fishing... the Catskills! The expert guides from FreeStone Expeditions will be leading FREE sessions on everything from fly tying and knots to gear to reading the water. Head over for a night full of fun with beer provided by Sierra Nevada.

WHEN: Monday, June 5th, 2017

TIME: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

WHERE: Filson, 40 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10003

Established in Seattle in 1897 to outfit prospectors headed for the Yukon, Filson's 120-year legacy is built upon its reputation for honesty, quality and durability. Filson's long-lasting gear is the choice of explorers, adventurers, ranchers, hunters, anglers, engineers and anyone with a passion for the outdoors. Over a century after its founding, the Filson headquarters remain in Seattle, Washington.

 

FreeStone Expeditions is a New York guide company that helps New Yorkers escape the city to discover unique and authentic outdoor experiences combining outdoorsmanship with Catskill fly fishing.

 

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