Catch Your Adventure with Rip Van Winkle Fly Fishing
Experience the art of fly-fishing in the most tranquil waters. We offer expert-led trips designed for those who seek the perfect balance of technical skill and natural serenity.
About owner Mark Klein
Mark grew up in Irvington, New York. Author Washington Irving (Sleepy Hollow/Rip Van Winkle) BA New Paltz College. Owned a Insurance/Real Estate business worked with Medical, Dental, CPA and Bar Associations. Mark played Rugby until age 48 and currently coaches the New Paltz rugby team . Now Mark is living his dream. Since age 7 he has been tying flies and fishing. Mark has experienced fishing though out the Northeast from salt water to Great Lake Salmon fishing and makes Trips to Colorado & Utah. No greater feeling being achieved than fishing the steams of the Catskills with cold fresh water and pristine well maintained natural beauty that remains intact. Come and experience one of the most exotic and well recognized areas to trout fish in the world.
★★★★★
It was my very first time fly fishing and I went to appease my husband and had the very best time! I caught 4 fish, loved being in the water, mark was amazing, and I could actually see myself getting into this! I had very low expectations but would go back in a heartbeat! Mark is also so funny and a great photographer. Thanks mark for an awesome morning!
Ellie Gluck
Client Reviews
★★★★★
Awesome experience top to bottom. I've fished all over the world and the Catskills were on the list. Mark showed the party the full works. Great conversationalist. Knowledgeable on fishing culture and techniques across the globe. This guy is an angling encyclopedia. Highly recommend to anybody and will be back again!
Clayton Fleetwood
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Mark was awesome! Highly recommend. He took my husband and I fishing and taught us all the essentials as we progressed from quiet stream to rushing stream. He’s a very hands on teacher and also shares lots of interesting info about the area and history. We also both caught fish! Worth noting that he takes great pictures throughout, we didn’t even notice and then got back to all these beautiful nature and fishing shots. Really nice memories to have!