What a day. I on Saturday headed to the Farmington, expecting to run into some sad-looking new stockies. You can tell when they’re new: the fins and tails might be beat up from being in tanks and trucks, and scales are usually missing. I also decided to start at a part of the river that
The Quinapoxet’s Two Best Fly Fishing Spots
Ben Ehrhardt knows well the Quinapoxet, and I’m glad he is willing to write some guest posts to share his knowledge. Thank you, Ben, for your insights and generosity! Here is his first post: The Quinapoxet is a wonderful river that doesn’t get fished too hard (except for right after stocking), and it holds trout
Overview: The Nissitissit River
I’ve not had much luck at the Nissitissit, but many anglers swear by it. I have checked out some “fishy” spots, and I write this post with the caveat that I’ve not succeeded there. Here is where I’ve fished: PRESCOTT STREET BRIDGE (map coordinates) It’s fly fishing only from the bridge to the MA/NH border.
Where to Fly Fish Near Home?
Driving out to the major large rivers can be rewarding. But, it’s nice also to find very local waters, where you can fish without burning a lot of time. I’m lucky in that there’s a stream close by with some good brown trout, like the 15″ one above. I quickly can drive to that spot,