My daughter decided to sleep in on the morning of our departure from Pittsburg, NH. So, I had two hours to fish and was hoping for the best. I hit a Trophy Stretch spot that I knew had salmon and proceeded to tightline. Nothing. The sun rose and illuminated the river’s surface, and I started to
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The Connecticut River Trophy Stretch: Update 3
Friday emerged sunny and clear, a welcome change from the recent rain and cold. We again fished the Trophy Stretch. The water warmed up a tick, bugs were popping, and the fish were eager. The highlight of the trip emerged, at last. The rod bent suddenly, and something very powerful took off. As a father, I
The Connecticut River Trophy Stretch: Update 2
Every trip up here, there’s a stretch of cold and rain. It just comes with the territory. That happened yesterday, which meant that fewer people were out on the river. It also meant you had to bundle up. We hit a few spots within the Trophy Stretch, as well as below Murphy Dam. Regarding the
Pittsburg, NH: A New Family Outing
I took advantage of a few days off from work to make another journey deep into the Great North Woods of Coos County. This time, my dad wanted to come along to experience the great fishing and spectacular views. Unfortunately, due to the conflicting events, my dad could only take off so many vacation days