I had some work meetings in CT, and so, had a chance to hit the Farmington. I wanted to fish with my new Syndicate 10′ #2. Within a few casts, I was lucky to hit the 18″ brown below. It took a size 20 soft hackle. The fish was hooked just on the outside of
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Gear Review: Syndicate Euronymphing Fly Rod
Edit: The Syndicate is great value for its price point. If you’re flexible on price, check out the Thomas & Thomas Contact, which is my all-time favorite rod. _________________ Syndicate’s Eric Salage was kind enough to lend me a demo rod: a 11′ 3-wt. As I wrote previously here, Syndicate is a new entrant in
Euro-Nymphing Clinic
Housatonic River Outfitters is hosting a clinic on Sept. 24 for Euro (or, “tightline”) nymphing. Noted angler Aaron Jasper will be leading the session. I’ve caught more fish, and bigger fish, since learning the technique two years ago. Both my personal best 22″ fish, and my volume-leading 60+ fish day, were done with that technique.
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