Thread: Farmington River CT

Hey I've been getting into trout fishing (not fly fishing) And i'm pretty sure this is a sucker but I'm not positive what kind. Help is appreciated, thanks!

kind of looks like a lake whitefish...I may be wrong. not up to on what species are over there though

http://longislandsoundstudy.net/2010...-island-sound/

I just heard from someone it's a dace.

This is very cold water in upper CT, by the way. I was suppose to be getting trout...

that is a fall fish, a kind of chub, largest of the minnow family. They love cold water as well and actively feed in it. They are a direct competitor to any salmonid species. They can save the day on slow hot fishing days since they eat exactly what trout eat. But I know some guides and anglers alike who just leave them on the bank to die. I have seen and caught them upwards up 20"+ on dry flies and nymphs. They burp when caught and are slimy as fuck.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallfish

Originally Posted by thin cover

They are a direct competitor to any salmonid species...But I know some guides and anglers alike who just leave them on the bank to die.

They may be competitors, but the are also natives. Killing them for spite is bad form. Fuck the rainbows and browns. Fallfish were there first. I, for one, am a fan. 'Specially those rosy colored, horny headed males.

Originally Posted by Underoos

They may be competitors, but the are also natives. Killing them for spite is bad form. Fuck the rainbows and browns. Fallfish were there first. I, for one, am a fan. 'Specially those rosy colored, horny headed males.

What do you do with 'em? Are they really that good to eat?

Caught about 10-15 more today in a different spot. 2 trout followed and somehow a bass.

Keep em in the water. I was just saying some folks regard them as garbage fish. They are a great fight when you get a big one. I would not eat one unless breaded and deep fried.

I had a huge one 20"+ break my 5 x and take my bugger after a good fight and a nice launch out of the water in a fast riffle last week.

Originally Posted by thin cover

Keep em in the water. I was just saying some folks regard them as garbage fish. They are a great fight when you get a big one. I would not eat one unless breaded and deep fried.

I had a huge one 20"+ break my 5 x and take my bugger after a good fight and a nice launch out of the water in a fast riffle last week.

Damn, I was fishing a pool maybe 50feet by 50feet... huge. And just kept on taking my meal worms, probably all around 5 inches.

Originally Posted by frecnhy.

Hey I've been getting into trout fishing (not fly fishing) And i'm pretty sure this is a sucker but I'm not positive what kind. Help is appreciated, thanks!

PM me if you need ideas for spots to fish for trout and bass in Farmington, Canton, Avon, etc. I was kind of a fanatic until I moved away this past fall. That's my old stompin' grounds. Tight lines.

Originally Posted by luffski

PM me if you need ideas for spots to fish for trout and bass in Farmington, Canton, Avon, etc. I was kind of a fanatic until I moved away this past fall. That's my old stompin' grounds. Tight lines.

Wont let me PM... Any spots you'd share, probably know most of em but go for it!

Originally Posted by luffski

PM me if you need ideas for spots to fish for trout and bass in Farmington, Canton, Avon, etc. I was kind of a fanatic until I moved away this past fall. That's my old stompin' grounds. Tight lines.

You too good for Simsbury?

I like the spot up in Canton under the old bridge-super scenic, but really crowded too.