Guide
Service
Our professional guides will work hard to provide you with the best
opportunity to cast to large feeding fish. We have been fly fishing the
waters around the Roscoe area for over 25 years, we know the waters
intimately. This knowledge helps us to guide you to the best hatches and
fishing in the area on any given day. All of our guides are Licensed and
Insured.
All of our guides are good teachers as well as good fisherman. Our guides
will spend the extra effort to change locations, or rivers to make your trip
a success. Our guides will listen to what your expectations are, and custom
plan a trip based on your abilities and desires. This will ensure that your
day on the river will be fun, informative and above all safe.
2008 Guide Rates
Wade Fishing
We recommend a wade trip for Anglers who are new to fishing
the Upper Delaware System. All of our walk wades are instructional. During
a wade trip you can expect your guide to cover topics including fly fishing
techniques, insect identification and fly choice, safe wading techniques,
reading the water and more. All while you fish!
We
spend the majority of our wade fishing time on the waters of the Beaverkill
and Willowemoc. It is our goal to provide our clients with a good
understanding of the access points and water types so that future visits
will start with confidence.
For anglers who are experienced, walk wading with one of our guides can insure a rewarding day on the stream. Our guide staff is on the river daily and they know the areas with the best insect activity and fishing on any given day.
For the confident angler, our guides can offer instruction on many topics. Some of which include; river hydrology and fishing the different water types, entomology and stages of the hatch, daily and seasonal movements of Upper Delaware Trout and more.
1/2 Day Walk Wade$195.00 Full day Walk Wade $295.00 one or 2 anglers
Drift Boat Adventures
An Upper Delaware
Float Trip is surely an adventure that will be remembered for a lifetime.
The sheer beauty of the River Valleys and the abundance of hungry Trout are
a Fly Fisherman's Dream!
The Trips: We have many different float trip options available.
We are floating the East Branch, West Branch and Main Stem of the Delaware both Full and 1/2 day.
Our full day
floats usually cover 8 to 10 miles per day. Our 1/2 day evening floats are
usually 3 to 5 miles, but geared towards putting you in the perfect spot for
the
Evening Hatch and Spinner fall.
Our guides are
experts at choosing the River and section to float based on the habitat of
the insects that are hatching. It is our goal to keep you casting to feeding
fish whenever possible.

Our guides will always have extra rods rigged and offer advice and techniques to entice the Upper Delaware Trout during the "non hatch" periods. By days end our guests will sometimes have fished from top to bottom with Dries, Nymphs and Streamers.
All of our guides have New, Modern McKenzie style drift boats for your comfort and safety.
All Equipment and Flies are Provided on Float Trips
Full Day Float $345.00 one or two anglers - Evening Hatch Float $225.00 July and August
Private Water Fishing
Baxter House has several Private Beats of prime water available on The Upper Beaverkill and Willowemoc. These private beats offer the angler superb fishing in a smaller river setting. The Water we have available is perfect for the lone angler or a small group. Our beats are limited to 2 to 4 rods per day. Those interested should call the fly shop to discuss scheduling and rates.
Small Mouth Bass and Walleye
During July and August our guides offer Small Mouth Bass Trips on the Main Stem of the Delaware. The Delaware River has a tremendous population of Small Mouth Bass and recently Field & Stream ranked the Delaware in the top 5 Small Mouth rivers in the country. During our Small Mouth Trips we also regularly encounter Walleye. Last year we had enough action with Walleye to include them as a target fish on these float trips.
These Float Trips are fun for the entire family! We recommend Small Mouth Fishing for introducing young anglers to river fishing. These fish are aggressive during the summer and the success rate is high. Our Small Mouth Trips are either Fly Tackle or Ultra Light Spin Tackle. All trips are priced based on two anglers. Additional anglers can be accommodated at an additional charge.
We offer both 5 hour trips and full day trips
5 Hours $275.00 Full Day $350.00
Salmon and Steelhead
2008 Group Trips--- During the 2008 Season we will be offering 5 Group Trips to the Salmon River. These trips are best for the angler who is new to fishing for Salmon and Steelhead or the angler who prefers to fish in the company of a small group. These trips are instructional and by days end everyone will have a good understanding of the Salmon Rivers Access Sites, Rigging and Fly Fishing Technique
and the habits of both Salmon and Steelhead.2008 Dates - Salmon / Steelhead - Saturday October 4, Tuesday Oct.7
Steelhead / Brown Trout - Saturday November 1, Saturday Nov 8, Sat Nov 15
Group Trips include 1 nights lodging at Baxter House, Transportation to and from the Salmon River, Fly Fishing Equipment and Flies. Cost Per Person $250.00
2008 Salmon River Camp --- During 2008 our guides will be in camp from Friday October 24th. through Sunday Nov.2nd. We like this time period as there are usually good numbers of both Salmon and Steelhead in the river. This time period has never let us down! We have again made arrangements to have the Lodge at the Beautiful Fox Hollow right on the banks of the Famous Salmon River.
For 2008 we have several in camp packages available
- One Day package-One night lodging. Full Day of guided fishing, use of equipment and flies. $250.00 per person late afternoon arrival, departure following evening. an additional night of lodging can be arranged for 50.00 per personTwo Day package -Two nights lodging. 2 Full Days of guided fishing, use of equipment and flies. $500.00 per person
late afternoon arrival, evening departure. an additional night of lodging can be arranged for 50.00 per person.The Deal -Two nights lodging. Full Day of guided fishing,2nd. day of self guided fishing, use of equipment. $325.00 per person. late afternoon arrival, evening departure. an additional night of lodging can be arranged for 75.00 per person.Additional days may be added to "the deal" package. Call the shop for details
Our Staff
Keith Cantrell-
aka the Preacher. Keith has been with us for a few years now.
Currently he is managing the daily operations of the fly shop
and Tying flies to keep our bins filled with local patterns. Keith
originally came to our area as the interim pastor of the Baptist
congregation in nearby Walton. Upon completion of his term with the church
Keith and his family decided to stay in the area. Recently Keith has started
a new business venture called mayflyphotographic. Over the course of
this fishing season Keith has captured some awesome photographic images of
our local insects and combined them with his hand made cherry wood frames to
create some fine art displays. He is offering framed prints alone and with
mounted flies tied by local tyer's.
Keith's work can be viewed in our Fly Shop, at other downtown shops and at www.mayflyphotographic.com.
Frank Healy - Frank learned to fly fish on the waters of the Croton system in Westchester and Putnam counties riding his bicycle to many of his favorite streams. A member of Croton watershed chapter of Trout Unlimited he still fishes
the
Croton East Branch, Amawalk, Croton Falls and the Croton and Hudson River
for stripers . In 1985 he came to Roscoe and fell in love with the
Beaverkill and Delaware system. He loves to walk-wade, and will walk to the
less fished areas of the rivers. "Living 20 feet from the Beaverkill allows
you to observe and design flies on the spot". Many groups and beginners have
been out with Frank, his instruction and easy manner have started many men,
women, and children on a path to fly fishing. Basic, intermediate, or
advanced he can teach it all.
Rich Hudgens - Guide Rich will be starting his second year with us this spring. Rich has been fishing Catskill waters most of his life. Ever since he got his hand on one of his father’s fly rods at age 14 Rich has been honing his skills.

Rich’s early introduction to Trout fishing came on the waters of the Esopus and Beaverkill. It wasn’t long however before Rich’s fishing habit had him expanding his range. After fishing the waters of the Delaware River Rich knew he found his true calling. Over time he learned the necessary skills to consistently fool the large and challenging Trout that live here. At this time he also realized that he had the knowledge and patience to teach others. For Rich becoming a guide was a natural progression.
Rich has been handling both Drift Boat and Walk Wade Trips for us. His never ending enthusiasm and hands on approach to instruction have been an instant hit with our customers! Rich also regularly fishes the tributaries to Lake Ontario and he will be joining us this autumn during our Salmon and Steelhead camp and planning one of our Upcoming Trophy Brown Trout Trips.
Ray Miller -
Guide Ray has
been fishing for most of his life. Ray's interest in fly fishing started in
the mid 80's and he cut his teeth on the Historic Limestone Streams of South
Central Pennsylvania and the waters of the Upper Delaware System.Over
the last 20 years Ray has immersed himself in the fly fishing life. Over
this time Ray has been involved with many clubs and organizations as a Fly
Fishing and Fly Tying instructor. Currently Guide Ray is a licensed fishing
guide in both New York and Montana. From April through June Ray will
be floating the waters of the Upper Delaware with Baxter House Guests.
During the Summer months Guide Ray operates "Ray's Montana Adventure"
providing local anglers with a top notch tour of some of Montana's finest
Trout Waters. Ray is also affiliated with lodges in Northern Quebec and
Alaska.
Darren Rist -
Guide Darren truly loves to be on the water. Darren has been fishing the waters of the Upper Delaware for 14 years. When he's not out guiding, you can find him designing and selling hydraulic systems or casting a fly on the pool below his home on the West Branch of the Delaware.
Ken Tutalo -
Ken, the owner of the Baxter House River Outfitters has been fishing the watersDuring the winter months Ken is a regular at the Winter Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Shows where he demonstrates fly tying techniques and gives seminars on topics pertaining to the Upper Delaware River System and Fly Fishing for Trout.
Ken also publishes the daily fishing report on the Baxter House Website, which is read by thousands weekly from April through November. Ken has also appeared on Fly Fishing DVD’s and on television. His most recent project was the Discovery Channel Program “Fishing Road Trip USA” which appeared on Discovery Travel last winter.
-Bob Vellucci-
Bob will be entering his fourth year with us this
spring. Bob comes
from Clinton, New Jersey and learned to fly fish at a young age. Living
among some of New Jersey's best Trout rivers, Bob has been able to hone his
skills on a daily basis.
Bob has also had the opportunity to fish for Trout out west and has spent
summers fishing the waters of Montana. Bob's other pursuits include
fly tying, waterfowl hunting and just about any other outdoor pursuit.
Over the past few years Bob's hard work has earned him a solid reputation with our customers.
Bob is currently attending Suny Cobbleskill where he is studying fishery and wildlife management. Bob also intends to continue with a career of guiding for both fly fishing and waterfowl hunting. This year Baxter House will be handling bookings for both Upland Game and Water Fowl Hunting on Bob's behalf.
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Baxter House
Old Route 17
Roscoe, New York 12776
Phone: (607)-290-4022
Fax (607)-498-5939
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