Experience S.K.S Adventures
Fly Fishing
We offer guided fly fishing on the section of the Housatonic River that runs from Falls Village to Kent. This section of river holds some of the best trout fishing in Western New England, particularly in the 10-mile-long Trout Management Area.
April to June and September to Early November are the best times of year to target the Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout that call this river home. As water temperatures rise in July and August the target species becomes Smallmouth Bass.
Once we have designed your ideal outing, costs are calculated using an hourly per person rate of $25/ hour per adult, $15 for youth (15 and under).
*Only those wielding a rod or using equipment are charged. If you want to accompany a friend or loved one you can always watch free of charge!
Design Your Ideal Outing
Climbing
When a client wants to fish, golf, or climb with us the first step is to co-design an outing that custom fits the client’s experience level, availability, and interests.
Guided climbing can be booked through Small Cliffs Guiding. Be sure to request Sam Somera when inquiring!
Our Fishing Philosophy and Style
Our fishing style is strongly influenced by the traditional ways of trout and salmon fly-fishing made famous by the early masters of the sport. Though trout and smallmouth bass can be aggressive fish, apt to strike a fast moving fly, they are typically much more efficient in their feeding behavior. Both species use current of the river to bring their food to them, making proper presentation of the fly a must.
On a typical S.K.S Adventures outing you will learn how to present flies to fish, using the current to make the fly seem like "one of the naturals". The biggest fish are the smartest fish, and they don't want to work harder than they have to!
What We Provide
For fly-fishing excusions we provide the following for our clients:
Fly rod and reel outfit. Flies, leaders, bottled water, snacks, a Personal Flotation Device (if necessary).
*At the moment we only have two fly rod outfits for client use. We should be expanding our collection of fly rods soon.
What a Client Should Bring
On an S.K.S outing clients are responsible for the following:
Transportation to and from the water.
Weather appropriate clothing (we can provide recommendations and may have extra clothing in case of unexpected changes in weather conditions).
Waders and wading boots
An up to date Connecticut Fishing License with a Trout and Salmon Stamp
These can be secured online in minutes by clicking here.
Clients are also encouraged to bring the following:
A hat, sunglasses, headlamp, walking stick, rain jacket, favorite snack, favorite drink (non-alcoholic), fishery appropriate fly rods and reels, favorite flies, and any other fly-fishing equipment that you use to have an enjoyable day on the water.
Golf
Our golf instruction is not based at any particular course of facility. Though we are closely located to the Hotchkiss Golf Course in Lakeville, we are just as happy to make our way to your home course.
Once we have designed your ideal outing, costs are calculated using an hourly per person rate of $25/ hour per adult, $15 for youth (15 and under). Please note that round trip travel time of over one hour from Salisbury, CT will be accounted for when calculating total costs.
*Only those receiving instruction are charged. If you want to accompany a friend or loved one you can always watch free of charge!
Our Golf Philosophy and Style
We believe that enjoying and improving at golf is about learning how to play the game on the course. We are always happy to help people improve their golf swing and ball striking on a driving range, but our speciality is helping people develop on-course skills to help them get the most out of their current game.
This is why our preferred instructional formats are guided rounds and practice sessions at your favorite course. Think of it like having your own caddy/performance coach to help you think through course strategy and shot selection; manage nerves and high-pressure moments; and build routines and practices that build consistency and save strokes.
Throughout the round we'll also seek to enhance your understanding of golf course design, architecture, and agronomy to help you see and navigate the course's various defenses and scoring opportunities.
Whether you are looking to gain an edge for an important tournament or match, looking for ways to lower your handicap, or just starting out and looking for someone to help you understand the fundamentals of the game, we're here to share our knowledge and experience.
Booking an Outing
If you are interested in fishing, golfing, or climbing with S.K.S Adventures you can reach us in the following ways:
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Send us an email at sksadven@gmail.com
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Message us through our Facebook page.
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Or use the submission form on our Contact page.
About Sam Somera
S.K.S Adventures is a one-man-show operated by Sam Somera. Sam grew up fly fishing on the Saluda River and playing golf at The Member's Club at Wilde Wood and Wood Creek in South Carolina and he has carried his passion for these sports with him everywhere he has lived thereafter.
When his family moved to Rhode Island in 2012, he quickly became immersed in the many saltwater fly fishing opportunities of the the states East Bay as well as the state's historic golf courses designed by architects like Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghast.
After graduating from Syracuse University in 2019 where he dual-majored in History and Social Studies Education, Sam embarked on a career in teaching at The Hotchkiss School, where he still lives an works to this day. In 2022 Sam discovered rock and ice climbing, and in 2025 he became an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor.
With a Seth Raynor designed golf course surrounding campus, the Housatonic River mere minutes away, and a number of cliffs, crags, and ice flows to explore, Sam has spent the past seven years building a life that he refers to as "equal parts crag, classroom, and country club." Through S.K.S. Adventures Sam hopes to chronicle and share his exploration of this unique blend of cultures and aesthetics ---- of life at the intersection of rock, ice, river, and fairway.