George Daniel is an amazing angler and teacher. He used to compete for, and then coach, Team USA. His Dynamic Nymphing book is a must-have, IMO, both for tightlining and indicator nymphing. People say that Strip-Set is equally good if you’re into streamer fishing. In addition, I’ve run into many people who have taken his
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PSA: About Water Temperature
This is a friendly reminder that summer can be a tough time for trout, if you’re fishing freestones. A prior post about that here. Above 70 °F can be particularly challenging. Fish are cold-blooded animals, and the concentration of oxygen in water decreases as temperature increases. Of course, there can be exceptions. Statistically, there always
Fish with Your Kids and Grandkids
Connecticut does a great job of classifying its waters. Some are wild fisheries that are not stocked and incorporate special regulations. At the other end are “trout parks,” which are designed for easy catching. I loved fishing with my children when they were young. I miss those days. Here is a Facebook post in case
Millers Has Been Stocked
Just noticed on the MassWildlife trout stocking report that the Millers was stocked on April 2. The river appears high right now (USGS link here), and I’d suggest waiting for the flows to go down. Personally, I like it when it’s 400 cfs and below. This river heats up quickly, and so, I like to