L.L. Bean Fishing Weekend
Visit the CRSA booth at L.L. Bean in South Windsor on Saturday March 19, 2016 from 10am-6pm. email Tom Chrosniack (president@ctriversalmon.org) if you’d like to volunteer at the booth.
Al Jazeera America writes about Wild Atlantic Salmon
Presumed dead, wild Atlantic salmon return to the Connecticut River
Thank you!
Many thanks to all our Members, Teachers, Liaisons, Donors and Attendees who made The Connecticut River Salmon Association’s 40th Annual Dinner in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of our “Salmon-in-Schools” Program such a great success. Congratulations to all the award winners. First we had the “Inspiration” awardees who were responsible for starting and growing the…
President’s Updates – THIS Saturday Events!
Reminder, our friends at the CFFA-Connecticut Fly Fisherman’s Association are holding their Annual Expo and Banquet this Saturday 2/6/16 at Maneely’s Banquet Center in South Windsor, CT. The Expo and Seminars run from 9am to 3pm. The Dinner with Guest Speaker Ed Mitchell begins at 6pm. More info is available by calling Kurt Jagielow at…
Weekend Updates
1. The Compleat Angler in Darien, CT is hosting a Fly Tying demonstration by CRSA supporter and donor Michael F. Motyl this Saturday, January 23rd on Tube Flies. For more information contact them at 203-655-9400. 2.Rivers End Tackle in Old Saybrook, CT will be hosting another CRSA supporter and donor with a Salt Water Fly…
One Salmon Per Day!
We have heard stories of people taking advantage of the 1 fish per day regulations that started December 1st. Some claiming that they just had a bucket full of big trout. If you witness any people taking multiple salmon a day please call 1-800-842-4357 to register the crime with the DEEP. This leads to other…
Update: Connecticut Broodstock Atlantic Salmon.
Since the 3rd and final stocking of the Large Broodstock Salmon by the DEEP in mid-November we have had many positive reports from both the Shetucket and Naugatuck Rivers. Michael Steeves, UCONN Student and Orvis Avon Associate shared his experiences from the Shetucket. He used a 10’6″ by 4 wt. rod with a Hydros reel…
Happy New Year!
Fly Tying: Anyone interested in learning to tie flies should check out the Connecticut Fly Fisherman’s Association – “Beginner Fly Tying Class” starting January 7th. They will be held at Cabela’s in East Hartford. Contact Peter Naples at 860-620-2317. It is never too late nor too early to learn how to tie your own flies….
Potential Hatchery Funding Update
The news is out that Budget negotiations by the three parties (Governor, Democrats & Republicans) have ended without resolution and a Special Session of the Legislature has been called for Tuesday. (www.ctnewsjunkie.com) Therefore it is important for all of us to continue to contact the Governor and our Legislators to express our disagreement with the…
Autumn Studio Open House
Member, friend and 2014 Guest Artist Charles McCaughtry has announced an “Autumn Studio Open House” for this Saturday and Sunday December 5th and 6th, 10AM to 6PM both days at his great studio and property at 44 Portland Drive, (off Rte. 89) Ashford, CT. 860-429-1016.He will be showing new works that include landscapes, several salmon…