Or at least it seemed that way. With temps still in the 80’s, I decided to give the trout a break and focus on Housatonic smallies with streamers. I was not disappointed. The bite was on from the minute I arrived. Often they were hitting the streamer as soon as it touched the water, acting […]
Product Review: Redington Hydrogen Fly Rod
A Morning Smallie Run to the Housatonic
September has started off unusually warm, offering us an extra week of summer-like conditions. While not entirely undesirable, the hot and rainless days have given us lower river flows and water temperatures that may not be safe for trout fishing. With 6 wt in hand, I headed to the Housatonic for a morning smallie session. […]
Chasing Housatonic Smallmouth
This weekend I had a chance to get out on the Housatonic River and chase smallmouth with members of Mianus TU. They’re a great bunch of folks and their events are always fun and well attended. Overall the fishing was good. I stuck to streamers, and brought fish to hand using an olive woolly bugger, […]
Summertime Smallmouth on the Housatonic River
Morning Kayak Trip and a Bass on a Homemade Popper
Evening Brown Trout
Due to my family,work and chores schedules, I’ve been fishing mostly in the mornings on the weekends before my wife and kids are awake, making it home in time for breakfast. Last night I had a chance to get out and do some evening fishing with one of my good friends. We both landed some great fish, […]
Ready To Go
Penns Creek Checklist
This weekend I’m heading to Penns Creek with my friend Patrick for 3 days of fishing. Since it is a 5-6 hour drive into the middle of rural Pennsylvania, I’m planning on packing the following items for the stream: rods, reels, boots, waders, hat with built-in light, sunglasses, magnifiers, vest, an assortment of flies, tippet, extra […]