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Summer 2010 Fishing Report
7/11/2010
The Black Salmon season was as expected, very slow. Very slow due to the fact that the ice went out three weeks early, April 11, 2010, as did the fish. There were catches of black salmon through the f ...more
A Spey Clave on the Salmon River
6/1/2010
On June 19th there is a Spey Clave on the Salmon River in upstate New York. I suggest calling Whitaker’s Sport Shop in Pulaski, NY for reservations. The number for the shop is 315-298-6162. The ...more
Matapedia Salmon Fishing Begins on June 1st
6/1/2010
The salmon fishing on the Matapedia begins on the 1st of June. With the ice going out early and a late full moon in May, the first part of June should ...more
Restigouche River Black Salmon Fishing
6/1/2010
The black salmon fishing on the Restigouche River got a very early start this year. This year the ice left the river on the 12th of April, some three weeks earlier than normal. The season officially b ...more
TIP OF THE MONTH
6/1/2010
TIP OF THE MONTH When fishing for Atlantic salmon in the early part of June, don’t spend time fishing in one spot. If you are going to fish a pool which normally takes 50 minutes, fish it twice ...more
INTRODUCING THE JIM RUSHER GUARANTEED BALANCED OUTFITS
5/5/2010
INTRODUCING THE JIM RUSHER GUARANTEED BALANCED OUTFITS/ HERITAGE RODS PARTNERSHIP Phil Castleman of Heritage rods and I have formed an alliance and are coming out with four different spey pack-ages; ...more
Salmon River in Pulaski NY for the spring Steelhead
5/3/2010
Each year as many of you know, I leave for the Salmon River in Pulaski NY for the spring Steelhead. This year the spring came very early, about 3 three weeks early. I arrived on April 12th to find the ...more
May Tip of the Month
5/1/2010
Check your leader: I have seen many fish lost because of faulty leaders. When checking leaders look for frays and wind knots. Don’t spend all day fishing without checking your leaders. If there ...more
Atlantic salmon arena on the Gaspé
4/2/2010
In the Atlantic salmon arena on the Gaspé, ice out on the Restigouche River is just around the corner. This process usually begins about the 25th of April to the 1st of May. Just after the ice ...more
La Chapelle Lodge Booking up Quick
4/2/2010
The La Chapelle Lodge is booking up quick this summer for Atlantic salmon fishing on the Matapédia in Routhierville, Québec , as of right now we have openings during the last week in Jul ...more
The Spring Steelhead Season
4/1/2010
The spring Steelhead season in upstate New York is in full swing. Each year as the snow melts and the rivers rise, the Steelhead migrate into the rivers to spawn. The Steelhead can be found in the sma ...more
April Tip of The Month
4/1/2010
In spring fishing with swinging flies let your line straighten out and then give a couple of quick short pulls. Because of the cold water temperatures, the fish tend to follow the fly and take the fly ...more
Routhierville covered bridge a national historical monument
4/1/2010
It is with great pride and affection that I able to report that our very own Routhierville covered bridge was declared a national historical monument in October 2009. Repairs and renovations to the br ...more
March Newsletter
3/1/2010
It is time to grab your fishing equipment and head toward Lake Ontario for the spring run of Steelhead coming into each and every creek, stream or river entering the lake. Each year prior to the huge ...more
Gaspésie News 2010 Outlook & Black Salmon
3/1/2010
The statistics on the Gaspé Salmon Rivers for last year are somewhat confusing. The counts of multi-sea winter fish were larger than expected and the number of grilse were lower than expected. ...more
March Fishing Tip
3/1/2010
Fishing Tip of the Month After spawning, Steelhead swim with their head to the current and slowly back down the river. There two major places the fish are most likely to be taken. The first is in the ...more
Gaspé Report No Kill Policy
2/10/2010
Turning to news from the Gaspé, there is a lot of talk and interest in changing the laws on the killing of salmon in the province of Québec. I believe the no kill policy is not far from ...more
Marlboro Fly Fishing Show
1/15/2010
The Marlboro Fly Fishing Show, held January 15, 16 & 17 at the Royal Plaza, was by all accounts, a grand success. In speaking to John Shaner of the venerable Hardy & Greys, the daily attendanc ...more
December Steelhead Fishing Report
12/8/2009
Reports from the eastern end of Lake Ontario was very good. The cold and the snow did hinder the fishing at times, but with an average snow fall of over 200 inches you are bound to have some poor fish ...more
Redesigned Website
12/1/2009
In collaboration with Tom Roskelly and his company Roskelly, Inc., I am pleased and excited to announce that in the very near future Jim Rusher.com will be completely revamped and redesigned. I am exc ...more
Jim's Fly of the Month

the SWANIE GREEN SPEY

hand tied flies by Jim Rusher see our catalog,more

News
7/11
The Black Salmon season was as expected, very slow. Very slow due to the fact that the ice went out ...more
6/1
On June 19th there is a Spey Clave on the Salmon River in upstate New York. I suggest calling Whitak ...more
6/1
The salmon fishing on the Matapedia begins on the ...more
6/1
The black salmon fishing on the Restigouche River got a very early start this year. This year the ic ...more
6/1
TIP OF THE MONTH When fishing for Atlantic salmon in the early part of June, don’t spend time ...more
5/5
INTRODUCING THE JIM RUSHER GUARANTEED BALANCED OUTFITS/ HERITAGE RODS PARTNERSHIP Phil Castleman o ...more
5/3
Each year as many of you know, I leave for the Salmon River in Pulaski NY for the spring Steelhead. ...more
5/1
Check your leader: I have seen many fish lost because of faulty leaders. When checking leaders look ...more
4/2
In the Atlantic salmon arena on the Gaspé, ice out on the Restigouche River is just around th ...more
4/2
The La Chapelle Lodge is booking up quick this summer for Atlantic salmon fishing on the Matap&eacut ...more
4/1
The spring Steelhead season in upstate New York is in full swing. Each year as the snow melts and th ...more
4/1
In spring fishing with swinging flies let your line straighten out and then give a couple of quick s ...more
4/1
It is with great pride and affection that I able to report that our very own Routhierville covered b ...more
3/1
It is time to grab your fishing equipment and head toward Lake Ontario for the spring run of Steelhe ...more
3/1
The statistics on the Gaspé Salmon Rivers for last year are somewhat confusing. The counts of ...more
3/1
Fishing Tip of the Month After spawning, Steelhead swim with their head to the current and slowly b ...more
2/10
Turning to news from the Gaspé, there is a lot of talk and interest in changing the laws on t ...more
1/15
The Marlboro Fly Fishing Show, held January 15, 16 & 17 at the Royal Plaza, was by all accounts, ...more
12/8
Reports from the eastern end of Lake Ontario was very good. The cold and the snow did hinder the fis ...more
12/1
In collaboration with Tom Roskelly and his company Roskelly, Inc., I am pleased and excited to annou ...more
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