keeping the legacy of wild Atlantic salmon alive in Western New England
Rivers End Tackle in Old Saybrook, CT will be hosting another CRSA supporter and donor with a Salt Water Fly Tying Class for Albie & Bonito Flies with Mark Lewchik. Classes will be held on February 3, 10 & 17. For more information contact them at 860-388-2283.
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.
We have reports of many enthusiastic anglers enjoying this beautiful river chasing Salmon. Even some from neighboring Rhode Island. One reports releasing 16 and another 20+ aerobatic Atlantic’s thus far this season. Current water conditions find them using floating lines. Nymphs and streamers seem to both be working well. The included photos were taken from…
The DEEP has completed their second stocking of non spawned Atlantic Salmon to the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers. A third and final stocking of the Broodstock Salmon will occur later in November. Catch and release continues until December 1st. Naugatuck River: Guide and Author Ben Bilello reports a 7 salmon hooked, 6…
The CRSA is pleased to announce that just in time for the 2015-2016 CT Atlantic Salmon Season; Author, Jazz Musician, fly fisher Ben Bilello has released his new E Book – “Flies for Connecticut Atlantic Salmon: How to Tie and Fish Them”. It is available in a pdf version for all devices and an enhanced version for Apple devices….
Last week, the CT DEEP stocked the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers with 3+ year fresh, feisty, non spawned Atlantic Salmon as part of their Connecticut Atlantic Salmon Legacy Program. We have one angler reporting catching and releasing 7 beautiful silver leapers since Tuesday. The week before, Mt Tom Pond and Crystal Lake were stocked with 2+…