The Hairy Trout

06/04/2026

Join us tomorrow Friday, June 5th at 6:30 PM for a fly tying presentation with accomplished fly tyer and Western New York native Charlie Dickson.

Stop in, grab a drink, and watch Charlie share his expertise in spinning deer hair and crafting the topwater bass bugs we all love.

Free event

05/01/2026

May is here! Spring fishing is heating up—let’s get after it. Swing by the shop and gear up!

04/19/2026

03/22/2026

716 Fly Fishing

The April 1 opener for the inland trout fishing regular season is just around the corner, and it still generates excitement within the angling community.

03/02/2026

THIS SATURDAY we’ll be in Rochester for the Fly Fishers Workshop hosted by the Seth Green Chapter of Trout Unlimited

If you’re not familiar, this is one of the largest fly fishing events in upstate NY. It’s a full day dedicated to the sport and conservation, featuring educational seminars, fly tying demonstrations, casting instruction, over 75 industry vendors, raffles, and opportunities to connect with guides, clubs, and fellow anglers.

It’s a great event whether you’re just getting into fly fishing or you’ve been at it for decades.

The Hairy Trout will have a table set up for the day along with 716 Fly Fishing — stop by, check out some gear, and talk fishing with us.

Hope to see some familiar faces there.

02/21/2026

Stop by the shop THIS SUNDAY at 11am !

Join us at The Hairy Trout Sunday, February 22nd for an in-shop Spey tactics seminar with best-selling fly-fishing author, instructor, and WNY native Rick Kustich. Rick will cover Spey fundamentals including casting, rigging, fly presentation, and more.

$5 entry · RSVP only
Message us or call the shop to reserve your spot.

Rick will also be hosting an on-the-water class/clinic on Sunday March 29th.
Sign-up details coming soon…

02/07/2026

Thanks to NYS Biologist Kyle Glenn for the great presentation last night, and thanks to everyone who came out!
Trout Unlimited

02/01/2026

Join us at The Hairy Trout Sunday, February 22nd for an in-shop Spey tactics seminar with best-selling fly-fishing author, instructor, and WNY native Rick Kustich. Rick will cover Spey fundamentals including casting, rigging, fly presentation, and more.

$5 entry · RSVP only
Message us or call the shop to reserve your spot.

Rick will also be hosting an on-the-water class/clinic on Sunday March 29th.
Sign-up details coming soon…

01/19/2026

Friday, February 6th • 6:30 PM

NYS biologist Kyle Glenn joins us at the shop to discuss the health and habitat of WNY streams, featuring thermal imaging insights.