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Article: AN ANGLER'S TREAT IS NEARLY UPON US.(Sports)

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June 4, 2009
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Among our holidays, the best "days" we set aside are the ones to honor our fathers and mothers. They brought us into this world and cared for us, and certainly they deserve our respect. Father's Day also marks the start of a rare but exciting fishing opportunity.

For fly-fishermen, there is nothing more incredible than catching a big trout that grabs a dry fly off the surface. While streams are the typical venue for trout anglers, lakes also are a good bet when the trout are in a mood to bite.

Skaneateles Lake is home to some fine rainbow trout, in addition to the occasional landlocked salmon. These fish can run up to five pounds or more, and nothing is ...

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