Farmington River Mini report 3/28/19: More anglers than trout

I continue to be amazed by the number of people who have nothing better to do on a weekday than fly fish on the Farmington River. Of course, I’m not a part of the solution. But never mind. Just a wee excursion today from 11:30am-2pm, and not all of it was fishing. Hit two spots on the lower river in 90 minutes, which at 800cfs and change was a little high for my liking. (Didn’t get a water temp.) Spot A was a blank, and I wasn’t surprised given the water height. Spot B was a surprising blank, what with a few bugs (midges, grey stones, small un-IDed mayfly) coming off and the water beginning to warm. I spent the last hour exploring a new area, trying to assess its fishiness, and then buying some clear midge rib at UpCountry.

I shall endeavor to get out more and produce a more useful report.

Today’s point fly and midge dropper at lower left.

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7 comments on “Farmington River Mini report 3/28/19: More anglers than trout

  1. Ray Hamilton says:

    Steve, thanks for the information. Tying flies is fun but fishing them is better.

  2. Steve says:

    Doesn’t anyone work anymore! Aughta pass a law!!

  3. Alton Blodgett says:

    Scouting is a tough job but somebody has to do it! Thanks for stepping up to the plate Steve. 🙂

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