If any of you have been here since the blog’s start, you will remember “RI Brook Trout” has been here from the start as well. He often referenced an organization, PRIBT, dedicated to protecting New England’s only native trout. I looked into it, and recently asked him to write a guest post regarding the organization,
Author: Jo Tango
Fishing Next to Dan Trela, Dean of the Swift River
I did a spontaneous and quick trip to the Swift. I spent most of my time Euro-nymphing. I had tied some new patterns and wanted to test them. When the flows are up, it makes for ideal tight-line nymphing in certain stretches. I landed seven rainbows, quite a few fingerling brookies, and about five good-sized
The Two Walts
I’m always on the hunt for effective flies that also are easy to tie. I tied up some Walt’s Worms and Sexy Walt’s and have found that they work well. During a recent 80-trout long weekend, the Sexy Walt was particularly effective. I think the pattern looks buggy, has some ribbing, and offers a thread
The Westfield and Farmington Rivers: A Great Long Weekend & 80 Trout
I went away for my autumn fly-fishing long weekend. I went down to New Hartford, CT. It again was great to see Sal and stay at Legends B&B. I hit the Farmington on Friday and landed 14. Beautiful weather. Bugs everywhere. Then, a cold snap moved in. Saturday was tough, as I had to work hard