Well, it looks as though both flows and water temperatures are improving (Oct. 2 edit: Or, not. See below this post for comments from some very kind readers). For example, click here to see some metrics for the Quinapoxet. And, the Massachusetts DFW stocking trucks started to roll on September 29. I’ll be fishing during
Category: Farmington River
A New Personal Best: a 22″ Brown Trout at the Farmington
After six long hours at the Farmington, I had landed only one fish. A very nice 6″ brown. Spots A was absolutely barren. Spot B yielded one take and the aforementioned fish. Very few bugs, the air was cold, and only a few rises in the morning. As some midges popped off, I was hopeful
Wet Flies at the Farmington River
I arrived at dawn at the Farmington, wondering if the Trico hatch would be on. It was relatively brisk at 53 °F, a big change from just a few weeks ago. I actually felt chilled. There was a modest Trico hatch and just a few fish rising. Later, the spinner fall happened, and, again, only
Charlie Craven’s Parachute Adams
With small Blue Winged Olives starting to hatch, I’ve been tying small parachute dries down to a size 24. Last time out on the Farmington, after the Trico spinner fall ended, it was the only fly that took fish for me. There are many ways to tie a small parachute fly. You can use CDC