Scott Locorini

Scott Locorini has been a guide and paddle sports instructor for over 30 years. He owns and operates Adirondack Exposure and Black River Valley Outdoors based in Old Forge, NY and Lyons Falls, NY. Stop by the Adirondack Exposure store in Old Forge for your kayak fishing needs and installations, and check out their website at ae-adventures.com

Articles written by Scott Locorini

Dog retrieving a duck with duck hunting decoys in the backgound

Cast and Blast – Black River Valley Fishing and Hunting

Canoe and Kayak “Cast and Blast” Adventures There’s nothing like the combination of fishing and hunting in the fall, and when you’re in a canoe or kayak, it’s the perfect setup for both. If you’re serious about maximizing your day, a “cast and blast” trip is the way to go. It’s all about efficiency—getting in […]

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Adirondack Guideboat: By Mwanner at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17876357

Adirondack Guides: Then and Now – History, Role, and Evolution

The Role of the Adirondack Guide in the Early 1800s: Then and Now In the early 1800s, as the Adirondack Mountains began to draw its first wave of tourists, the Adirondack guide emerged as a pivotal figure, laying the foundation for what would become a thriving guiding industry. At that time, the role of the […]

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fishing from a kayak

Kayak Fishing Basics New York

Getting Started with Kayak Fishing: Tips, Gear, and Setup If you fish in New York and want to reach more water without breaking the bank, kayak fishing is one of the best ways to do it. It’s quiet, affordable, and lets you get into places boats can’t—like skinny rivers, shallow bays, and tucked-away ponds that […]

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a set up complete with all of the best kayak fishing accessories

Finding the Best Kayak Fishing Accessories

The Difference Between a Kayak and a Fishing Kayak With the growing popularity of fishing kayaks, many people frequently ask me, “What distinguishes a fishing kayak from a regular kayak?” The straightforward answer is that there isn’t a significant difference; most fishing kayaks are simply specialized versions of standard kayaks. Manufacturers enhance these models with […]

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stream during early season trout fishing

Overcome Tricky Spring Trout Fishing

Early Spring Trout Fishing in the North Country Early spring trout fishing in New York State can be incredibly rewarding if you target the right locations. As water temperatures remain cold, trout are still recovering from the winter and are less active. They won’t chase fast-moving baits, making it essential to choose locations where they […]

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