There are fish. Then, there are fish that you remember. I think I’ll remember the above holdover ‘bow for quite a while. I decided to try a new freestone. Spent a lot of time walking along the bank and getting a feel for it. Tried Spot A and was blanked. Kept hiking. Tried Spot B.
Hungry Browns
Brown trout are truly amazing. I’ve been focused on them the past month. I like all trout, but, for some reason, a glimpse of a brown as I pull in line gets me really excited. Maybe it is because they’re supposedly more finicky. Maybe it’s because they’re amazing looking. Here’s are some that took a
Green Weenies
Stocking trucks are rolling early for you guys, and soon the main rivers like the Swift, Westfield, and Deerfield will be swarming with trout. Great time to bring any of your kids, younger relatives, or neighbors out… for anyone who hasn’t done much fishing and is looking to give it a try, now’s the time.
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