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·About The Owner: Dawn A. Rucando
·What's In Season? Atlantic Salmon & Skamania Steelhead
·Litter On The Salmon River: Do your part & pick it up!
·Salmon River Fish Hatchery Is LOADED: 4-23-09
·Pulaski NY Fishing Report: 4-10-09 Friday
·Salmon River New York Fish Hatchery In Altmar, NY
·6 year old Kid Catches Fish on The Salmon River!
·Fly Fishing New York: Brutal Conditions 4-4-09
·Crappie Fishing: Oswego County New York
·Salmon River Level & Conditions: 4-6-09
·Fishing Conditions: Salmon River New York: 3-30-09
·Salmon River Fishing Conditions Report: 3-29-09
·Couples Who Fish Together: Salmon River New York
·New York Guide Service: Pulaski's Salmon River
·Spring Steelhead Stimulus Package!!!

Yankee Fly & Tackle Shop, Wife Approved Lodge & Premiere Guide Serive ON The Salmon River, Downtown

Yankee Fly & Tackle Shop at the short bridge on the Salmon RiverYankee Fly & Tackle Shop
4819 Salina Street
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-2466

Located Right ON The World Famous Salmon River in downtown Pulaski, NY which is located in Oswego County!


Owners, Dawn & Isla Rucando




Fully Furnished Apartments On The Salmon River in Downtown Pulaski New YorkWe have lodging on the Salmon River in Downtown Pulaski by the night, the week, and the season. We are open during the spring, summer, and fall.  Our apartments are fully furnished. We even have coffee grinders and blenders! If Dawn Rucando wouldn't use it, you don't need it! 
NEW THIS SUMMER & FALL:
Rent by the season...call for details.  315-298-2466 and mention "Rent By The Season" Sorry, no pets or smoking.

TAKE THIS EXIT, TRUST US....CAN'T FIND US? Take Rt. 11 four miles North off this exit. It's a straight shot to us and once you hit Dunkin Donuts at the intersection, just go through the light and we're down on the LEFT. Simple! We want your trip to be smooth.








In Loving Memory Of Johnny Linde15% off ACTIVE Military on purchases of $15 or more cash sales. We're the only shop in Pulaski NY that gives a discount to active military!!! Thank you to our troops defending our freedom and great country we live in. We appreciate all you do and sacrifice. Picture is of Johnny Linde, a soldier who was killed in November of 2007. He was a fisherman and a customer of Yankee Fly. He will not be forgotten.

Got a digital camera?  Send your fishing photos to us and enter to win free gear or cash.  All approved photos will be put in our photo gallery and if your picture & story qualify, you just might make the front page of our website!!! 
Dawn@FishTheSalmonRiver.com

The Best Restaurant On Lake Ontario NY: Rainbow Shores

Rainbow Shores Restaurant 315-298-5110The best restaurant overall in our opinion will open for business all summer long until the end of October full time starting Wed. June 17, 2009. Rainbow Shores Restaurant has delicious food like these crab legs and lobster tails shown here.  To read a story and see a video about Rainbow Shores Restaurant, CLICK HERE.  It's location is perfect...right on Lake Ontario NY.  You will enjoy great food, service, and spectacular sunsets.  Give owner, Linda Halstead a call at 315-298-5110.  Reservations are not necessary.  If you are in town and would like to talk fishing, call us and we'll have a drink with you at Rainbow Shores! When you want to dine on the water, this is the place to be.  Also, ALL-U-CAN-EAT Crab Legs are every Thursday night for only $23.95.  Try Dawn Rucando's favorites:  A Royal Flush and a Grand Golden Marguerita!!!!

Lake Ontario & Sandy Pond New York Vacation Rental For Families & Fishermen

Camp Lamanna, Lake Ontario NY RentalCamp Lamanna is located on Lake Ontario NY and across the road is South Sandy Pond where you can have a camp fire or launch your small boat or canoe. You can visit their website by clicking HERE or call Carl on his cell phone at
(315) 243-4791. Please tell Carl & Sarah that Dawn Rucando referred you. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets like this. Camp Lamanna sleeps up to 6 people.  You need to provide your own pillows, towels, & bedding.  This is a camp, not a motel.  There are 2 sleeping rooms.  One has a queen size bed, the other has 2 sets of bunk beds.  There is a couch and a fouton in the livingroom.  The livingroom and kitchen along with the enclosed porch, all have breathtaking views of Lake Ontario.  It's exactly like the picture here shows. There is a fireplace for your use with wood provided.  There are dishes, pots, pans, and untensils.  There is also a grill outside with 2 full propane tanks and 2 picnic tables.  If you are a fisherman or a family that likes to camp, this place is for you.  

Benefits: Walk to Sandy Island Beach State Park, Riggie's Marina, Eddie's Cove, The Market (great ice cream)  Pulaski New York is only 7 miles away.

Camp Lamanna ON Lake Ontario New York and Sandy Pond New YorkAVAILABLE WEEKS ON SALE

June 20-27 was $995, 
                     now $595
LAST MINUTE SALE: $500!

July 18-25  was $995, 
                     now $795

Aug 15-22  was $995,
                     now $895

Aug 22-29  was $995, 
                     now $895
(take both 2 weeks in a row and pay only $1500!!!)

This page was updated onThursday June 18, 2009 4:11 pm

New York Fishing Guide Service: Pulaski, Salmon River, Sandy Pond, Lake Ontario, Oswego County

Salmon River New York Fishing Guide ServiceWe have experienced traditional fly fishing guides as well as spin, centerpin float, and spey fishing guides. Drift boat or Streamside fly fishing trips are available from our full time fishing guide staff. Patient fishing guides who love to teach children are available. If your child can sit still for 5 minutes, then they're ready to go fishing.
We've successfully guided kids as young as 5 years old.
We fish all methods and teach all types of people and ages. 

Photo of the day, is... 
Eater-Walleye....Mmm, they're delicious!  Come catch some with us!CALL 315-489-6115 to book!!!

The Amount of Steelhead & Brown Trout in the SRNY= LEVEL 2
(Skamania Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon are entering the Salmon River now and will be all summer long!)

Fly fishing conditions are PERFECT right now.....

The Current Bank Angler Conditions for the SRNY= LEVEL 3

The Current Drift Boat Conditions for the SRNY= LEVEL 1

LEVEL 1 = Poor, LEVEL 2 = Good, and LEVEL 3 = You Wouldn't Believe It!

Come Fly Fish in Upstate New York and see why the Salmon River NY is world famous!  You can say, "Been there, fished that"


CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR DAILY CATCHES!!!

Lake Ontario New York: Summer Fishing In Mexico Bay

Cliff Packard, Tim Whitman, & Mike Papa Lake Ontario NY CharterIt's in Oswego County, New York.  It's one of the best places to fish for King Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Bass, and Walleye!  If you'd like to book a lake charter, please give me a call on my cell phone at 315-489-6115

SPECIAL: 3 nights stay and 2 days fishing: $1200.00 based on party of 4.




Take your kid salmon fishing in New York State!WE LOVE TAKING FAMILIES FISHING ON LAKE ONTARIO!


Are you hungry for salmon?

Last minute reservations call Dawn Rucando on her cell phone at 315-489-6115.



"Information Calls", please call our shop # 315-298-2466

Fishing Is Great In New York State: Oswego County

Salmon River Fish Hatchery In Altmar NYThis is the logo at the Salmon River NY Fish Hatchery which is located in Altmar, New York.  It's only 10 miles from the Pulaski, NY exit and it's a great place to visit and learn about our fishery.  There's always something BIG to fish for in Oswego County! Fishing in New York State is great!  On average it's only 3-6 hours away from many of our New England States and Canada.  Pulaski NY is the "Salmon Capital of New York State" hands down and we have so much to offer.  Catch fresh King Salmon this summer or fall on Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes and grill up some good eats.  Plan now and give us a call at 315-489-6115CLICK HERE to read more about the Salmon River NY Fish Hatchery!

Pulaski New York Lodging: On The Salmon River In Downtown

Lodging On The Salmon River in downtown Pulaski NYOur Lodging Rates are:
(May,June,July,August)
$30 per person if you guide with us, Sun-Thrs
$40 per person if you don't, Sun-Thrs
$40 per person if you guide with us, Fri & Sat
$50 per person if you don't, Fri & Sat

What you get: Free Wifi, apartment-style lodging vs. a small closet-style motel room. Free fishing out back on our private/patrolled property and one of the BEST fishing holes on the Salmon River NY, Free usage of wader/boot dryers, Free (time-saving, priceless) tips and tactis including where to find fish and how to catch 'em. LOCAL info. Clean rooms and COMFORTABLE (non sagging, old musty smelling beds, like at other establishments)


Super 8 Pulaski, New York 13142Why some of our guests feel our lodging is better than Super 8.........
1. walk to bars, NO DWI's
2. walk to prime fishing holes/hot spots
3. walk to local businesses...Chinese food, Subs, Pizza, Jewelry, Gifts, Souviners, Banks, Film Developing, Cheese Curds, Ice Cream, Pawn Shop, Church, Court House, Library, Police, Medical Center, Antiques, Hair Salon, Massage, Thrift Shop, Gym/Workout Center, etc.
4. Yankee Fly Lodge gives an "At Home Feel" with their fully equipped apartments.

Summer Rates: Call for details..........rates vary depending on length of stay, whether you're fishing with us, and how many people in your party.  To make it simple, we're comparable to SUPER 8 and their rates are:
May 21-Sept. 3, minimum $72.88 based on 1 Sun-Thrs. and $92.88 Fri & Sat. based on 1 person.  Click Here to see their rates and then call us!

We have furnished apartments that are available by the night, week, or by the season.

This page was updated Monday June 15, 2009 5:56 pm


Salmon River Guide Service: Pulaski New York

Drift Boat & Bank Guide, Tony G., cell: 315-885-8092Drift Boat & Bank Fishing Guide, "Tony G." (Anthony Gulisano) is available for spey & fly fishing instruction as well as fishing trips all summer long.....

1/2 day rates bank guiding or in the drift boat $250 based on 1 or 2 persons

Full day rate $300

Two full days, $500
Sun-Thrs., Fri & Sat $600

Fly fishing instruction, Centerpin instruction, and Spin fishing instruction 
Rates: $60 hour based on 1 person, 2 people $50 hour each person, each hour
He will supply the equipment.  Waders are not necessary.
Where: Salmon River 
 
This page was updated Wednesday June 17, 2009 10:33 am




 About The Owner: Dawn A. Rucando

GeneralDawn A. Rucando, owner of www.FishTheSalmonRiver.com & Yankee Fly & Tackle Shop, Wife Approved Lodge & Premiere Guide Service, Pulaski New YorkEver meet a woman that didn't give you details or expect details from you?  "Nope".  That's pretty much the male consensus.  Women are from Venus and Men are from Mars.  It's true.  My philosopy is this:  to demand as much information from my clients regarding their abilities and expectations when booking a fishing trip with me so I can in turn give them a trip with

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 What's In Season? Atlantic Salmon & Skamania Steelhead

GeneralFly Fisher with a NICE Atlantic Salmon During the summer months you can catch some really nice Atlantic Salmon and Skamania Steelhead.  They are entering our river system now and we can teach you how to fly fish for them or if you'd prefer to spin fish for them we can do that too.  We're here all summer long and we'll be fishing the Salmon River in Pulaski, New York.  Heck, it's in our backyard...literally!  We live right on one of the best fishing holes in the lower end of the Salmon River and all the fish

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 Litter On The Salmon River: Do your part & pick it up!

GeneralMore and more properties are becoming posted due to litter...If you see litter on or in the Salmon River in Pulaski New York, please take a moment to bend over and pick it up.  If you can't bend over then please take a fishing net and scoop it up.  If you can't do that then please ask someone else to help you pick it up.  If you don't see anyone around to ask and you don't have a net to reach out to it, please cast

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 Salmon River Fish Hatchery Is LOADED: 4-23-09

GeneralThe Salmon River Fish Hatchery Is Only 10 miles from Pulaski New YorkThe Salmon River Fish Hatchery is open every day and is absolutely LOADED!  You've gotta take a trip up there and see all the steelhead trout and brown trout.  This is what some of your license money goes to so be sure to check it out.  CAUTION!!!  You may experience increased heart rate and hand trembling along with bouts of yelling, "Fish ON!" so please take

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 Pulaski NY Fishing Report: 4-10-09 Friday

GeneralMark Miller & Josh Ressler, PA with a bunch of brown troutPart of our "Stimulus Package", Mark Miller & Josh Ressler from PA decided to take a last minute trip to Pulaski NY and fish with our guide service.  They decided on a 1/2 day fishing trip and wanted to specifically fish for New York brown trout.  So, we put them on the fish and here's proof.  They had a great morning and are now fishing on their own, streamside with advice on where to

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 Salmon River New York Fish Hatchery In Altmar, NY

GeneralSalmon River New York Fish Hatchery In Altmar NYThis is the fish ladder at the Salmon River New York Fish Hatchery which is located in Altmar, NY about ten miles from Pulaski and was taken on Saturday April 4, 2009. It's absolutely LOADED with steelhead trout right now. Amongst them will be some brown trout, rainbow trout, and some Skamania steelhead. The hatchery is now taking eggs from the steelhead and this is something to definitely check out.  Here you can learn the process and the cycle and also get

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 6 year old Kid Catches Fish on The Salmon River!

GeneralMatty, age 6, holding a Brown Trout caught on the Salmon River in Pulaski New YorkHow do you know when your kid is old enough to go fishing?  Simple.  When they can sit still for five straight minutes without figgiting!  This is what we tell parents who want to take their kid fishing and allow them to experience the thrill of battling fish bigger than your pet goldfish.  It's a great time and the Salmon River in Pulaski New York is the perfect place to take your kid fishing via a drift boat.  Here is what Matty's dad had to say in an email to me: Hi Dawn, We had such a great time in Pulaski. It was a father-son outing to spend some time together and we enjoyed every minute. We came up late on Saturday, March 28, 2009 and hit the river early on Sunday morning. We caught our first "float-fishing" New York brown trout right in the

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 Fly Fishing New York: Brutal Conditions 4-4-09

GeneralDrift Boat & Bank Guide Tony G. with Client, Mark Olson from Omaha NE with a Salmon River New York Steehead Trout, April 4, 2009Little did I know that it rained heavy on Friday night while I was fast asleep after entertaining a sleepover for my daughter, Isla.  Saturday was one of those harsh January days that could make a grown man cry or as I learned, "Bank Out".  This is a term that was explained to me by Dan, a long time fishing buddy of guide, Tony G.  He went along for the ride on Saturday while Tony guided Mark Olson from Omaha, Nebraska.  The word for the day was "brutal" and it was too late for Mark to turn back so he made the best of it and trusted his

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 Crappie Fishing: Oswego County New York

GeneralIsla Rucando, Fishing Kid, March 31, 2009 with a CrappyThe crappie fishing has been pretty good lately and we're offering a limited special:  $99 per person/2 person minimum and we supply all the gear and bait.  If you have children and you want to turn them on to fishing and the great outdoors, give us a call.  We know all about kids and fishing and this is my daughter, Isla, who is 3 years old.  She loves to fish for crappies and the best part is she loves to eat her catch too!  This is the perfect time to fish for crappies in Oswego County New York and the timeframe is very limited.  We only have a couple of weeks.  Start your small children out with panfish and we'll even fillet your catch!  You bring the zip lock baggies and we'll take care of the rest!  Call us at 315-489-6115 to book.  If you have a lot of kids, we can work

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 Salmon River Level & Conditions: 4-6-09

GeneralPicture taken 4-5-09 Showing High River Level at the The Salmon River in Pulaski New York is running high right now and down by me in the lower section of the river at the "Town Pool", it's at least 6,000 cfs.  The river is touching the base of my steps leading down from my deck and it's all the way up to the cement wall of the VFW next door to me.  It's really not safe for bank anglers and this part of the river is

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