Fishing Stories

[Todd K]

I'm really looking for members to write some fishing stories for the home page. All you have to do is log-in on Flyaddict home and submit a story! If you have a photo or video to go with it that would be great. I know we have some very verbal members. :wink: It can be about any fishing adventure.

[The Fisherman]

Say no more... :D

[Todd K]

They don't have to be masterpieces either.

[The Fisherman]

...Hi there. We haven't met, I don't think, but I'm Grady's friend Steve.

Are you looking for stories in a telling a tale sense, or something with more practical information, like Don Butler's article? I'd be more interested in writing the latter if that's OK.

I was thinking about doing an article about small stream/WTMA fishing.

Thanks.

[gluestick]

I would love to read what you or anyone else has to contribute about WTMA's.

[Z Fisher]

How about a series of stories related to fishing each of the Class 1 WTMAs? Eight articles that tell the tale of eight fishing adventures as well as the how tos, where to gos, etc. Attach a topo maps. Don't share any secrets, but give folks a feel for each piece of water.

[The Fisherman]

I have to say I'm extremely ambivalent about the Class 1s. On the one hand, it's nice to share with those who would appreciate the experience, and on the other hand, information like this that is easily accessible could fall into the wrong hands; in those wrong hands, delicate wild trout populations could be poached out of existence.

For now, I'm going to err on the side of caution and not name streams and especially not name access points. (Present company excepted).

:wink:

[The Fisherman]

Flyaddict,

I am as you read this working on an article about fishing CT's small streams for wild trout. It's already up to four pages.

I know you're away; do you want me to post it when I'm done (maybe tomorrow?) and you can cut and paste it into the home page, or just email it to you?

[Todd K]

It is live now. Thanks for the great content!

[TonyM]

Steve: thanks much for taking the time to write this. It's a great piece (and likely, you could get it published by one of the several fly fishing mags). Good advice and hopefully, will attract some other like-minded folks who will help us preserve and protect these treasures.

Tony M

[AvoDrake]

Steve I concur with Tony above - I enjoyed reading your article and it captured you affection for these streams and the wild brookies they hold without "exposing" them.

I have always wanted to exlplore a few of these and have started to gather information for the exploration. A couple of questions - How do these streams in general hold up as the summer progresses in terms of water temperatures? Are most early season and fall spots?

[Z Fisher]

Outstanding article on the cover page. Nice job!

[The Fisherman]

Many thanks to everyone for the kind words. I've had this piece in mind for some time now, and it was fun to write. There'll be more in the future for sure.

AvoDrake: Those are good questions. How the streams hold up depends, of course, on rainfall (and the health of the stream's source). While I'm cursing the rains right now, like everyone else, for spoiling many a planned trip on the Farmington, the other side of me is kicking my heels with glee, for a wet summer ensures good small stream flows, and usually a healthy class of young-of-year trout for next year. I've caught very few small fish this spring, no doubt due to the fact that last year's young-of-year class fared poorly during last summer's drought. DEP historical sampling statistics support this conclusion. Use common sense when planning a trip; if it's been hot and dry for an extended time, and flows are low, give the fish a break! As a general rule of thumb, early and late are the best times to go in summer.

You'll also find nature takes over in times of low flows. All the fish seem to go into hiding. At least the big ones do. As I said, best to just let them be.

Spring and fall are generally excellent times. But please try to keep fall wading to a minimum so as to not disturb eggs.

[AvoDrake]

Thanks Steve for the feedback and I will take your advice to heart. Maybe we can share a good cigar on the Farmington one day.

aka Fred F.

[The Fisherman]

That would be great. Cigars are best shared with good company and good fishing. (Although they're also best shared with a glass of vintage port after a good ribeye dinner.)

Since I aspire to be a trout guide (as well as an outdoorsman-type writer) I'm thinking about offering at some point to guide a few members of this fine forum (gratis, of course) to a WTMA or two.

More on that as I mull it over.