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Experience the 'Birthplace of American Fly Fishing' in the Catskills Just Two Hours From Manhattan

Posted on: Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 06:00 CDT

BETHEL, N.Y., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The teeming rivers and streams of the Catskills region in New York have long been considered the "Birthplace of American Fly Fishing," with fly-fishing roots dating back to the late 19th century.

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For those who love the sport and are looking for a custom estate with private fly-fishing streams and fishing lakes, an exceptional opportunity exists at The Chapin Estate, a gated collection of custom-designed north western and Adirondack-inspired homes in Bethel, Sullivan County, http://www.chapinestate.com/.

"Our residents enjoy fishing our private streams and fishing and boating on our lakes, with many more great fishing spots within easy reach," says Scott Samuelson, director of sales.

It was in the gentle waters of the Catskills where such pioneers as George LaBranche and "Uncle Thad" Norris developed the distinctive American style of fly fishing, testing out their ideas in the pristine Willowemoc Creek, Wulff Run, and Junction Pool.

Today, as the popularity of fly-fishing continues to grow - with some 28 million freshwater anglers in the U.S. alone - the Catskills region remains a touchstone for expert and beginning fishermen alike. Named a "Sportsman's Paradise" by Field and Stream Magazine, Sullivan County's fishing season has begun, with state game managers describing the current bass population as "outrageous."

Only two hours from Manhattan, the Chapin Estate offers miles of untouched beauty, with streams and lakes for angling amid more than 13,000 acres of "forever wild" forest.

The Chapin Estate is by The Woodstone Group, award-winning builders renowned for handcrafted homes that have been showcased in national magazines including Home Magazine.

Builder and designer Steve Dubrovsky points out the community's architectural and construction guidelines and covenants protect the environment of The Chapin Estate. All homes incorporate indigenous materials in their designs.

For information, go to http://www.chapinestate.com/ or call (845) 583-4900.

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The Chapin Estate

CONTACT: Pam Principe-Golgolab, +1-908-879-9661, pam@pnaassociates.com,for The Chapin Estate

Web site: http://www.chapinestate.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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