Catskill Legends of Fly Fishing

Founded in 2014, the CFFCM Catskill Legends honors individuals who have contributed their expertise to impact, educate and share the history and knowledge of the Catskills. They continue the tradition of Catskill fly fishing community started long ago when anglers began to wet a line in the local waters. It is these individuals who have kept the Catskill spirit to protect the area as a premier fishery of interest to all who visit the local streams and surroundings. The Legends are fly fishing pioneers who discovered and appreciated the richness of the rivers and stream in the Catskills. They are conservation stewards, authors, historians, and anglers who have shared their Catskill experience and allowed others to follow in their footsteps to create their own experience. Their heritage is the cornerstone for future generations of legends.

2014

Floyd Franke
Auston “Mac” Francis
Phil Chase

2015

A.E. Hendrickson & Sam Hendrickson
Frank Kuttner
Francis Davis

2016

Stan Cooper, Jr.
Tom Satterthwaite
Ray Smith

2017

Dave Brandt
Sue Post
Ralph Graves

2018

Kris Lee
Ed Ostapczuck
Jack Yelle

2019

Dennis Skarka
Agnes Van Put

2022

Mike Canazon
John Hoeko

2023

Dave Catizone
Bruce Concors
Tom Mason