Thoughts

Just a thought. With the recent high temps and low water conditions. If the water feels to warm, maybe give a thought to not fishing and wait for better conditions.

John

Fishing News

Fished the pines this morning. Found water low but cold, with a moderate flow. The only insects this morning seemed to be mosquitoes. Saw two seperate fish dimpling but for the life of me I can't tell you to what. Tried both caddis pupa and soft hackles with no success. Oh well there is always next time.


John

Wild and Scenic

Over the last couple of months, several people have expressed concern over possible ramifications of "Wild and Scenic" designation for the Pawcatuck and it's tributaries. I have good news, the research I along with others have done shows no relationship between wild and scenic, and stocking programs or local fisheries mgt practices in general. So unless something new crops up with this we can all rest easy.

Fishing

Reports from the Hex hatch are sporadic hatches in large areas. Possibly due to the new river anatomy causing lower then normal water temps in areas. On the positive front there are continued reports of wild brookies being caught. Along with sporadic reports of wild browns.

John

Regulation hearing

The DEM conservation hearing will be Wed June 30th. I have been told all 3 of our proposals will be heard and considered(extention of the 2 fish area, c&r for brookies in the wood, banning of felt soled waders as a beginning of a didymo prevention effort). John Troiano will be attending as the chapter rep.

John

The Hex hatch

The hex hatch has been going strong for approx 1 week now. The warm weather having helped things greatly. Get to the river early to claim your spot, and bring a few extra flies in case you lose some. Also consider fishing spinners in case you have some time the next morning

John

The chapter

As a new trout season is going strong here are some thoughts I would like to share
First there have been some conflicts raging in this chapter that I believe have finally been ended. I hope this allow all members to once again concentrate on the conservation projects that we have been known for.
Second the chapter has been given a chance to submit suggestions for special reg water other than the Wood. Please contact any member of the board with your suggestions.
Finally the chapter will be beginning an effort to prevent the spread of invasive species in state waters. The first step in this effort will be a proposal to ban felt waders in this state.

John