These flies work, and these rivers produce. Links are below. Note that these are all amply-stocked waters that many already visit and about which much information already has been published. I’ve found that many rivers are sub-par. I track in my fishing journal what fly patterns work on which waters. So, the links below are
Category: Squannacook River
Best Way to Start Fly Fishing
The best way to start fly fishing: keep things simple! I think learning how to indicator nymph is ideal and autumn is a great time to do so. In this post, I’ll share ideas for affordable gear, flies, easy knots, online and free resources, and some DIY spots on specific rivers. So, if you or
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
Overview: the Squannacook River
The Squannacook is an interesting river, as it goes through both urban and desolate areas. Parts of it move quickly, whereas other parts move slowly. There’s much there to explore. My favorite section is the Peter Bertozzi wildlife area, about which I blogged here. But, there are quite a few other spots worth hitting. Here