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Scott Thompson (Minturn Anglers guide) with a mini-steel grip and grin from a recent trip to Western NY.  Upon photo review, a more powerful message from above far outweighs the grip and grin.

Right place.  Right time.

Hey, let's build a new river!

Photos submitted by Chummist Rachel Finn.

Here are a few recent pics inside the Adirondack Park.  This is the Ausable river - yep, the same one Ray Bergman fished.

The good news: After Irene, Governor Cuomo green-lighted permitting for heavy machinery use. This would allow removal of hazardous materials from the river (propane tanks, cars etc.). It would also help re-establish major roadways.

The bad news:  Locals have taken advantage of the heavy machinery permitting, without hydrologist/environmental engineer input, and started "repairing" the river to avoid future flooding. 

This ain't bueno.  Feel free to write Senator Betty Little if you’d like to weigh-in.

Nov. Slab of the Month Entry: NY Brown

Another kype possessin' brown from NY.  This time victimized by Doug Draper. 

June Slab of the Month Entry: Lake Trout on the Swing

Ever swung flies for a Laker?  Pat Ross did last week in New Yuk.   

Exotic start to June's SOTM...

April Slab of the Month Entry: New York Youth

Riley Penland - a five year old Chum lover grips and grins with a heap of fish. Dad manned the net - Riley did the rest.

Oct Slab of the Month: New York Brown

Upstate girth from a Chummist known as dizzle.