First Fish 2011!

When I woke up this morning it was 34 degrees, and snowing! So much for the first day of spring! I had a ton of things to get done before I head out of town for work later this week, so naturally, I got in the truck and headed for the river. When I got to the river I found I was far from the first one there, so I had to do a little searching for a stretch to call my own. Upstream quite a ways I found an empty parking space, and no other fishermen. I geared up and hiked up the river a bit with plans to fish my way back to the truck. My second cast produced a swing and miss by a trout, 2 casts later I brought him to hand, fish #1, a small rainbow:

I continued my way downstream, casting and swinging a white wooly bugger. I noticed early on the fish were hitting (as they usually do) at the end of a swing rather than on the strip, so I just kept on swinging! The next hour and a half brought a half dozen or so fish to hand, or close enough, and quite a few more hookups that ended in the old LDR...long distance release! A nice mix of browns and bows, with a couple in the 15" class, very nice fish!

When I reached the truck I was damp and cold, the temperature dropped another couple degrees. I called it a day and moved onto my errands!

I will be out of town until April 11, but after that my calendar is open for trout fishing trips! It won't be long until the stripers are here (more info for saltwater trips coming soon!)  Hope to hear from you soon, Captain Bill

Captbille@gmail.com

860.918.2338

Getting Ready!

I hope everyone had a great winter! I've been tying flies in preparation for the coming weeks! The rivers are clearing of ice, and the fish are waiting! Last season saw a great saltwater season and of course the trout and smallmouths in our rivers didn't disappoint. Here are a few pics from last season to get you in the right mindset!

Without doubt, this season should provide equally as much fun! Again this season, I will be offering both fresh and saltwater trips. Freshwater will be starting soon (next week if weather allows!) and again I will be offering the "Beginner" flyfishing trip. Getting started in Flyfishing can be tough if you don't have anyone to show you the way, so I offer you to spend a few hours with me, and will start you off right, showing you some casting techniques, the various knots you'll need to know, fly selection (as well as all gear selection!)  and to me what can be the most daunting task to a beginner, where to look for fish in a river....or how to "read water".  All you'll need is a pair of waders or hip boots, and a valid CT fishing license. I'll provide all the gear you'll need! This trip will be about 3 hours or so, is limited to one person at a time, but will make special exceptions for this if requested (Parent/child for example).  We will fishing various rivers in eastern CT depending on time of year. Cost is $100. I can be reached a Captbille@gmail.com, or 860.918.2338.

Before too long, I'll be posting up info for the saltwater season....Stay Tuned!!
Capt. Bill