fall is here

fall is here from the ct fish and wildlife Stocking of Atlantic salmon into the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers is just around the corner. The declaration which defines the regulations is now posted on our web page (link below). When fishing for Atlantic salmon, a fly or artificial lure with a single free swinging hook must be used. Traditional jig heads are not allowed. The fishery is catch and release only until December 16, 2022. The Fisheries Division specifically produces these fish to provide a unique fishing experience. These salmon are not part of any restoration efforts, as the Federal program ceased in 2013 after decades of attempt. To learn more about this unique opportunity to catch an Atlantic salmon - check out our web page at https://portal.ct.gov/.../Atlantic-Salmon-Management-Areas View the declaration at https://portal.ct.gov/.../ATS-Broodstock-2022-2023...

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bibbons pond windham

went out to bibbons pond on Sunday, was on the water at 5 am, the water was smooth as glass, plenty of fish rising ,though some were pumpkin seeds,fished till 9 and landed what seemed like a hundred pumpkin seeds,and 6 nice browns,then while loading the canoe back on the truck,i ended up blowing by back out,so my memorial day weekend I ended up in bed,but it slowly improving

northeast fishing and hunting show

on fri,2/12,16 we went to Hartford with our granddaughter Kassie. This is like a birthday present for both Kassie and me, she was born on Feb. 6,and mine is the 2nd.the show in my opinion is on the rebound, from the ression .there was a lot to look at, and seminars,kassies biggest highlight is the trout pond, she has the luck, every year, she has landed the tag fish for a prize, also we got to see the bird dogs in action, hold some big snakes and we love the birds of pray,the deep both was great this year.i am surprise that bass pro didn't have anything there, since they just opened a store in CT when we got home, we had to go down to what Kassie calls grandpas fishing room, to find a tackle box and extra fishing tackle,i think I created a fishing monster,cant wait to opening day

Make Killer Foam Poppers from Flip-Flops

Foam poppers are deadly bass and panfish baits. For general duty, use an 8- to 8 ½-foot, 5-weight outfit with floating line and a one-piece tapered leader. Target grass edges, docks, gaps in lily pad fields, and pockets shaded by overhanging limbs. Vary your popper retrieves until you determine what triggers the fish. Slow retrieves with long pauses work best in hot or cold weather. During moderate conditions, daybreak and dusk bring active feeding periods, with panfish often blasting poppers the second they hit the water. 1. Find a Flip-Flop read more http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/gone-fishin%E2%80%99/2013/08/best-baits-how-make-killer-foam-poppers-flip-flops?src=SOC&dom=fb

Stocking Trout Is An Icy Business This Year

Fishermen hooking trout on opening day April 19 will have no idea what it took to make that possible. The ice this year was so thick, chainsaws were needed to cut though and open holes for trout stocking in Connecticut waters. Tim Barry, who heads the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's trout stocking program, said, "In my 30 years with the department, I've never seen conditions like this." "All the lakes were stocked through the ice," Barry added. "It was very difficut Some mornings were so frigid, stocking had to be suspended for fear the fish would suffer cold shock and die. Because of delays caused by the prolonged cold, Barry said, it will take a "herculean effort" to reach the DEEP's goal of stocking 100 lakes and ponds and 200 rivers and streams before lines hit the water next month. "I think we'll get all of the lakes done and the big rivers – like the Farmington and the Salmon – but I'm not sure if we'll get to all of the streams," Barry said. He said he was putting in a request to allow stocking crews to work weekends in advance of opening day. The department is also short two trucks, which could mean additional delays. The DEEP begins spring trout stocking at the end of February, releasing 650,000 fish into state waters. In this two-stage process, fish are released prior to opening day, and "in season" from opening day until the end of May. The three species of trout -- brown, brook and rainbow -- come from state hatcheries in Kensington and Burlington and the Quinebaug State Hatchery in Plainville. To stock lakes when the water is open, trucks just back up and release the trout. However, when the water is iced over, the fish have to be transferred into holding tanks and hauled onto the frozen surface. Then, crews with power augurs and chainsaws open holes for release. This extra work has delayed stream stocking, Barry said. Also, stocking had to be suspended some days because of the intense cold. "Some mornings it was hovering around zero degrees, and because of safety concerns, we made a decision not to go out," he said. http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-trout-stocking-in-ice-20140324,0,4814134.story

happy 4th

wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of july