Gear & Tackle

Rivers & Streams

Delaware River (Upper)

New York

Wild rainbows on the East and West Branches; demanding dry fly fishing on the Catskills border.

Target species

  • Wild rainbow trout
  • Brown trout
  • Shad

Methods

Fly fishing

New York

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Recommended

Gear for Delaware River (Upper)

Orvis Recon 9ft 5wt Fly Rod

Orvis · Rods

Recon 9ft 5wt Fly Rod

Do-everything trout rod, smooth enough for dries and stout enough for streamers.

$499Check price
Sage Sonic 9ft 6wt Fly Rod

Sage · Rods

Sonic 9ft 6wt Fly Rod

Fast action for big western rivers and wind.

$475Check price
Orvis Hydros Fly Reel

Orvis · Reels

Hydros Fly Reel

Sealed drag, large arbor, made to be fished hard.

$249Check price
Scientific Anglers Mastery MPX Fly Line

Scientific Anglers · Line

Mastery MPX Fly Line

Easy-loading floating line that suits most trout rods.

$99.95Check price
Simms Pro Series Stockingfoot Waders

Simms · Waders

Pro Series Stockingfoot Waders

Breathable four-layer shell with reinforced knees.

$499.95Check price
Umpqua Western Dry Fly Assortment (36)

Umpqua · Flies

Western Dry Fly Assortment (36)

Stimulators, Adams, Elk Hair Caddis, and Chubbies.

$59.99Check price