Last year late August as well as most of September were pretty dry. The small streams took a beating with the low water. I was fortunate to have a wonderful alternative to fishing the small streams, and that alternative was the Farmington River. This tail water had beautiful flows of cool water all through the hot dry spell. The Farmington is probably best known for it's big browns and hefty rainbows. The river can be somewhat problematic to the angler who is trying to take one of those big fish. But this angler had some very good days fishing the small areas of this river. The wild trout population is doing fine and all through the months of September and October I was blessed with many fine wild browns and brookies.
The trout were taken on a variety of flies everything from dries to streamers. The better times of the day were between 10am and 2pm. Below are some photos of the wonderful wild bounty in this fine river.
Always good to have a Plan B.
ReplyDeleteMark Kautz,
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So right Mark. Most times you call on it comes through.
Those brookies make me even more excited for my next trip then a 20 inch brown would.
ReplyDeleteRM Lytle,
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After fifty years of catching brookies I'm still excited about the next one I hook.
Photos bring back "warm" memories!!!! Would love that warmth right about now!!
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Pete I'm a patient man, but I have had enough of winter.
Alan
ReplyDeleteI wished I lived closer so I could fish this great tailrace with you. Outstanding images with some beautiful colors on all those trout. Thanks for sharing
By the way what would be your suggestions for fishing some of the small streams I scouted a week ago in Mississippi?
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Bill Trussell,
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If you were here we could show you an outing on the Farmy you would never forget.
Bill I checked your post and left a comment.
beauties! love all the color.
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Theresa it's a welcome change from this winter white.
If it wasn't for you I'd have forgotten how beautiful those brookies are. The Farmington has got to be on my bucket list. Thanks again Alan.
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Howard is the Farmington talked about by local anglers in your wonderful state of Colorado?
You make a great point in saying that when fishing a bigger river to still think in the mind of a small stream angler and fish the "small" sections of the big river. To me, that is an excellent piece of advice. Safer too..................
ReplyDeleteThat last Brookie in the picture on this post is stunning!
Mel,
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Mel you can find those small seams and side channels and think your on some little water.
I totally agree with you on the safety factor.
Alan,
ReplyDeleteYou really do take wonderful photographs. I love small streams too, even though the Farmington is what I grew up on and is my " home waters". This past year, I've caught more small wild browns, brookies( some quite large), and salmonx strain than ever before- all of which are great signs especially since the river has been experiencing more episodes warmer and lower water levels for longer periods of time in recent years. Keep up the good work. I like your site.
easternctflyfishing,
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The Farmington has been very fruitful. Its natural reproduction is awesome even with such pressure.
I have a few places along its course where I can fish alone.
Alan
ReplyDeleteI have been having some problems with blogger lately and missed some comments, I think yours was one I missed. Could you try again? Thanks Bill
Bill Trussell,
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I'll do just that Bill.
These photos are beautiful but the first one is a work of art!
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The one of the river or the brown?
Sorry, the tail of the brown in the sunlight..gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMike, I thought that's what you were referring to.
DeleteDoes CT trout fishing ever shut down? Seems like you fish year round. Trout season never closes?
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Most class 1 wild trout management streams and the Farmington remain open all year. Special regulations and in force at these streams, such as artificials only barbless hooks and strict catch and release. Check the CT Anglers Guide for specifics. You can find this info on the CT DEEP website also.