The weather has turned nice and fish are being caught. As has been commented in other NH blogs, it seems that the NH F&G has been remiss in stocking activities this year. Some key areas have seen no fish.
Several weeks ago, I was down on the Squannacook (MA) and luck was the order of the day as the stocking truck pulled up as I was arriving at the Cable Pool. For the next 2 hours, I caught over 40 fish - browns and brookies. Mass F&G do a great job as the browns were all 2+ lbs. Great fun.
I finally found the FFO zone on the Sugar River but no fish and this was on May 23. A little disappointing. However, the ponds seem to be getting a fair amount of fish. The fish we have been catching sem to be going for nymphs - Hare's Ear and BH Pheasant Tail. I have had good luck with Hornbergs, as well.
Water levels are getting uncomfortably low in some streams. Time to head to northern NH for a change of scenery.
Finally, the NH high school boys' lacrosse season is coming to a close. Playoffs start on June 3 at the top-seed home fields. I think we're headed to Hanover - a long drive.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
January Cold
It's a cold January with heavy rain forecast for the end of this weekend. 
As I drive around, I see lots of open water on streams and wonder if any trout are down below. Midges, nymphs? Size 20, 22? Slow, real slow?
I spend evenings catching up with my usual internet fishing sites: http://millersriverflyfishingforum.blogspot.com/, http://therustyspinner.blogspot.com/,
http://flyfishnewengland.blogspot.com/. It would seem that 2009 was successful for most. From the perspective of the purist, just being on the water anywhere is great. Bringing a trout to the net now and again adds the icing.
Winter fly tying is ongoing. Lots of beadheads - nymphs, Prince's, Hare's Ears. I like to tie the CDC caddis. Great on the water and a good buggy look. However, when they're gone by late spring, I go to the County Store in Milford where flies are $1.29. Good flies, great price. And for a hardware store, a very good selection of dries.
Here's to enjoyable fishing in 2010.
As I drive around, I see lots of open water on streams and wonder if any trout are down below. Midges, nymphs? Size 20, 22? Slow, real slow?I spend evenings catching up with my usual internet fishing sites: http://millersriverflyfishingforum.blogspot.com/, http://therustyspinner.blogspot.com/,
http://flyfishnewengland.blogspot.com/. It would seem that 2009 was successful for most. From the perspective of the purist, just being on the water anywhere is great. Bringing a trout to the net now and again adds the icing.
Winter fly tying is ongoing. Lots of beadheads - nymphs, Prince's, Hare's Ears. I like to tie the CDC caddis. Great on the water and a good buggy look. However, when they're gone by late spring, I go to the County Store in Milford where flies are $1.29. Good flies, great price. And for a hardware store, a very good selection of dries.
Here's to enjoyable fishing in 2010.
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