Need some advice

Heading up for the weekend of 9/7 & 8. Not necessarily "targeting" anything in particular, just bringing a friend up to see and fish the river. Will probably try to avoid the lower river and the crowds. Any advice on flies/baits appropriate to this time would be greatly appreciated.

Aviod the lower river that early and you'll prob also avoid the fish

ORIGINAL: metalslayer

Aviod the lower river that early and you'll prob also avoid the fish

 
At what point are you considered to be in the "lower" river? Don't want to completely avoid the fish but, as my friend has very little experience wader fishing in a river, I don't want to get him in a crowd first time out. I don't think it would be productive for him nor fair to the more experienced anglers present. I'd like to work with him in a less populated area of the river so he can learn proper etiquette and get a feel for what to expect when he does hook a fish. I'd still want him to have a chance at a fish, though, regardless of the species.

Thanks for the info and advice, guys. We'll give it our best shot and hope for the best. No matter what, it sure beats sitting in the office.

I didn't say that because you said forget the lower river. At this time if year THE PLACE TO BE is the DSR. Freshest fish that haven't had time to sread out.

if your going to fish 2 days i'd say start mid river and work your way down
the places waDer mentioned are good, just walk a bit away from the parking and explore
then if that don't pan out than give the DSR a shot in the afternoon & or next day
the afternoons seem to be hot down there stay as late as possible
you may have good success fishing the public areas or not as may be the case fishing private water 
it gives you more options also instead of being locked into dsr from the get go and possibly dissapointed not wanting to return
 
BTW: even though im a pass holder i fish other areas of the river as well
 

indsguiz -
 
DSR - the Douglaston Salmon Run.  It is a piece of land that includes the first 2 miles of river out of the estuary to the Black Hole (but not including the Black Hole).  It is private land, that is fished by mainly fly anglers, but not all.  There are many different types of water, and it is popular.  They do not let more than 380 customers in per day, therefore keeping the crowds down.  The cost is $30 per day and you still need a NYS fishing permit.  All rules of the Salmon River and NY State fishing apply, but there are some other local rules for that section, that you must follow.  The rules are enforced more than the rest of the river and it is "patrolled" by the DSR staff.
 
www.douglastonsalmonrun.com for more information.
 
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MattyD. 

If you are going to wade anywhere in the SR you should have spikes/corkers on the bottom of the boots,it's slippery everywhere.However,if they don't receive a bunch of rain soon there is n't going to be much water to wade,and the fishing experience will be less than fun.