Stocking trucks are rolling early for you guys, and soon the main rivers like the Swift, Westfield, and Deerfield will be swarming with trout. Great time to bring any of your kids, younger relatives, or neighbors out… for anyone who hasn’t done much fishing and is looking to give it a try, now’s the time.
Author: Jo Tango
Charlie Shadan’s Video on the Squannacook and Nissitissit
Charlie Shadan of the Evening Fly Shop has produced a tremendous video on the Squannacook and Nissitissit rivers. He shares decades of experience and also reveals where the good spots are. It is called “You Don’t Need a Tee Time to Fish” and here is a description from his web site: The long awaited video
Insect Photos for Fly Tying at TroutNut.com
Capnia nana stonefly from TroutNut.com When buying or making flies, IMO, it is all about size, profile and color–and, in that order. I’ve had success at a local river fishing Hare’s Ears to imitate spring stoneflies, from the genus Capnia, also known as “snowflies.” I tied them thin to try and match the profile. If I
Book on Local Trout Streams
Tom Fuller’s Trout Streams of Southern New England is a gem. I’ve read it closely quite a few times. And, I often go back to it. He has very detailed descriptions of various trout waters. It’s where I first read about the Quinapoxet, Squannacook, Nissitissit, Westfield, Swift and other bodies of water. He gives tips,