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
Insect Photos for Fly Tying at TroutNut.com
Capnia nana stonefly from TroutNut.com When buying or making flies, IMO, it is all about size, profile and color–and, in that order. I’ve had success at a local river fishing Hare’s Ears to imitate spring stoneflies, from the genus Capnia, also known as “snowflies.” I tied them thin to try and match the profile. If I