Welcome to Hendrickson Spinner Fly Fishing Guide and Instruction Services. My name is Frank DeGrazio and I am a NYS Licensed Fishing Guide #6886, and I am located in the Hudson Valley, New York. I am the Guide Manager for The Anglers Den, and I provide many different types of guided fly fishing trips in fresh or saltwater in New York and Connecticut. My guiding philosophy is simple: Your limited time on the water is precious and I will try to ensure our day together meets your goals and expectations. Before every outing, I work to fully understand your skill level, interests and what you hope to accomplish during the day. You can set the agenda, you can determine the details, or I can do that for you. I will provide the skills, knowledge and expertise for every trip. Whether your focus is on trying to catch fish, improving your techniques and skills, or discovering new places to go fishing, I am committed to trying to make sure your outing is special, unique and designed entirely around your needs.
First Dry Fly fish of the season, munching on a Hendrickson parachute!
Rezzy Run Brown 20 inches and 4 lbs, taken 9/2018
First Report of the season is up! Our guide staff at Angler's Den is locked and loaded for another great season. We have all of your fishing trips covered!
I am very excited for this season. We haven't seen this much water sustain itself all winter in our area rivers in NY and CT. If you are looking for prime dates contact me ASAP.
Jared's Fall 2018 Housy Beauty!
Heckle and Jekyll on Opening Day!
Besides the giant Bow i Lost, my favorite fish from Colorado!
Devon is on board and doing out Pike Floats on the Housy in CT. Contact me ASAP th action is heating up!!!’
Want to learn how to fly fish, or know someone who does? I run "Intro to Fly Fishing Trips" I can customize trip from 2-6 hours with on stream learning! I will cover what you need to know to be able to go out on your own and fish! Contact me today!
Email me for a customized trip today! Half day, full days, and evening 2 hour specials.
I am now offering pick up service from any of the local Metro North Train Station
The Anglers Den is selling a selection of my guide flies that I have used on our guide trips the last few years. These patterns have been modified for use in our local waters, and have been proven time and time again. We wanted to be able to offer them to our clients, so you can use them all the time. They are in stock now!
I have been added as a Premiere Profile on The Sportsman's Compass website. They are a review based website for guides, shops, outfitters, and they have some great videos and tutorials too. If you have taken a trip with me in the past and would like to write a review, I would appreciate it very much. Here is the link to my page:
http://sportsmenscompass.com/properties/hendrickson-spinner-fly-fishing/
When you search for that piece of water that you think is holding a fish, getting the mighty steelhead to the net is that much sweeter!
Our good friend Nicole Seymour authored and illustrated this great coloring and activity book for kids. It takes you through all the different parts of fly fishing on a children's level. Its absolutely awesome! Get yours at the following link. All proceeds help fund the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum!
http://www.catskillflyfishing.org/2015/03/cffcm-activity-and-coloring-book/
http://www.catskillflyfishing.org/2015/03/cffcm-activity-and-coloring-book/
Another local 20 plus inch beast!
A local 21 inch pig on my custom Sulphur cdc emerger!
I love fishing the WB of Delaware!
A beautiful Housy Brown taken on a Sulphur Parachute!
Gypsi Trail Family Fishing Clinic went great! I was able to teach families the basics of fishing and everyone was able to catch some fish!
Some of the graduates of Hendrickson Spinner's Family Fishing School showing off their diplomas!
Everyone enjoying themselves!
Czech Nymphing Browns
