surfnfish93 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Hey everyone, I'm gonna try to catch some rainbow trout with my fly rod up in connecticut. What types flys do you recommend for this time of year and into the fall? (dry or wet) and also what specific types? what do I look for to pick out a spot where theyre likely to be at? Thanks. Constantly walking the line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverGhost Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 No matter what time of year it is bows are always eating other fish. Any kind of streamer is a sure bet. As for the hatch, I couldn't tell you about that. As for dry or wet. Always go wet if you want to have a higher chance of getting fish unless you see fish feeding on the surface. Trout do at least 80% of their feeding subsurface. I understand why people like dry flies but I will only use them unless I actually see fish feeding on the surface. Your best bet is go to a local fly shop when you get up there and see what they say. Just my 2 cents and doesn't make it correct. This time of year you want to look for deeper pools where fish are holding in cooler water. Good luck and I hope you get some bows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianDailey Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I recommend going to iTunes and downloading, then listening to some of the trout-specific podcasts Tom Rosenbauer has done. After that, go to the fly shop(s) in the area you'll be trout fishing and talk to the staff in there. Shoot straight with them...let them know what you are after and they should point you in the right direction. It always helps to buy some of the "local" flies from said shop(s) as well. Best of luck...I am more than confident you'll be successful in your pursuit...Rainbows are almost always willing to answer the bell!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky land guide Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 depending on where you are going, grey scuds 12-14-16, pheasant tail flash backs, with bead head, and with out, hairs ears, 12-14-16, lafontane caddis emerges, tan/olive 14-16 zug bug , 14-16 grennee weenie 12-14, go to fly if nothing happening , if your looking for a great fly tier I personal recommend John Collins , from shannon, fly shop in Califon nj get yourself an assortment of weight for the nymphs, dry flies caddis patterns,14-16 blue wing olives, parachutes 16-18-20. . Streamer 12-14 black bead head woolly buggers, check if the a fly shop, near by , hostonic out fitter, might be a good source of info as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fisherman Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I wouldn't recommend that you fish for trout right now in CT. At least not in a stream. Most of the state has been suffering from low rainfall, and many of the rivers are painfully low and warm. Even the Farmington, a tailwater, is having a rough go of it, with flows around 100cfs for the past month or so, and daytime water temps that have reached into the 70s. Assuming we eventually get rain and the day and night air temps continue to fall, let's start with some questions for you: where are you planning on fishing? What time of day? Does it have to be a rainbow trout or are you agreeable to browns? Due to low water/high temp fish kills this summer, many of your best opportunities for trout this fall will come by fishing where the stocking truck has visited -- and you don't have any control over what kind of trout they'll be throwing in (if at all if water levels don't increase). Steve Culton "We fish for pleasure; I for Mine, you for yours."-- James Leisenring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyP Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Can't go wrong with streamers and wet flies. I'd recommend a few muddler minnows, a few weighted streamers like wooly buggers, and an assortment of dry, wet,and nymph flies. Just about any fly shop can supply you with what you will need and it always helps to ask for some assistance if you are feeling lost. Don't get discouraged if you don't catch anything your first couple times out. Keep at it and you'll see results. Lines Tight, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfnfish93 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 No matter what time of year it is bows are always eating other fish. Any kind of streamer is a sure bet. As for the hatch, I couldn't tell you about that. As for dry or wet. Always go wet if you want to have a higher chance of getting fish unless you see fish feeding on the surface. Trout do at least 80% of their feeding subsurface. I understand why people like dry flies but I will only use them unless I actually see fish feeding on the surface. Your best bet is go to a local fly shop when you get up there and see what they say. Just my 2 cents and doesn't make it correct. This time of year you want to look for deeper pools where fish are holding in cooler water. Good luck and I hope you get some bows. Thanks a lot thats very helpful Constantly walking the line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfnfish93 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I wouldn't recommend that you fish for trout right now in CT. At least not in a stream. Most of the state has been suffering from low rainfall, and many of the rivers are painfully low and warm. Even the Farmington, a tailwater, is having a rough go of it, with flows around 100cfs for the past month or so, and daytime water temps that have reached into the 70s. Assuming we eventually get rain and the day and night air temps continue to fall, let's start with some questions for you: where are you planning on fishing? What time of day? Does it have to be a rainbow trout or are you agreeable to browns? Due to low water/high temp fish kills this summer, many of your best opportunities for trout this fall will come by fishing where the stocking truck has visited -- and you don't have any control over what kind of trout they'll be throwing in (if at all if water levels don't increase). Steve Culton Good point, thanks Constantly walking the line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fisherman Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 CT DEEP just announced that they will be postponing their Labor Day stocking of the Farmington River until conditions improve. "We fish for pleasure; I for Mine, you for yours."-- James Leisenring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tduffy Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 green wolly bugger is my goto fly for rainbows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 My favorite Stocker Rainbow fly is olive wooly bugger variation. Olive body & Tail, Natural Grizzly Hackle, Flash run like lateral lines along the body under the hackle, and bright orange head. I weight mine. Size 8 or 10. This pattern is deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfnfish93 Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 My favorite Stocker Rainbow fly is olive wooly bugger variation. Olive body & Tail, Natural Grizzly Hackle, Flash run like lateral lines along the body under the hackle, and bright orange head. I weight mine. Size 8 or 10. This pattern is deadly. I have the standard olive wooly bugger, should i give that a try? Constantly walking the line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fisherman Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 At the risk of overstating the obvious, you shouldn't expect to walk into a trout stream in CT with a fly like, say, an Olive Woolly Bugger, and assume that rainbows and only rainbows will grab it. That doesn't mean you won't be able to catch a rainbow. But unless the stream is stocked with rainbows, you might have to be content with browns or brookies or tigers. I think somewhere on the CT DEEP site they have a stocking chart that shows what they typically put in various rivers. If you can find that, you may be able to up your odds by choosing a stream with a substantial number of stocked rainbows. Again, though, they are holding off fall stocking until conditions moderate a bit. Hope this helps, Steve Culton "We fish for pleasure; I for Mine, you for yours."-- James Leisenring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hi, I have never fished trout in CT , or even the USA but can tell you that recently stocked trout and longer term residential trout are very different in flies preference and behaviour. It takes stocked fish a while to learn bout natural foods and become a resident. How long depends on how much natural food is present and if there are residential fish for them to watch and learn from. For residential trout you need to match the hatch in terms of both fly size, type and presentation and that differs from one water to another and from week to week. So what works great in April may be almost useless by June and vica verca. You need local knowledge or experience for residential trout patterns. Recently stocked trout are more consistent they often like larger flies than most naturals, size 8 and 10 small lures like muddlers , big fat nymphs like montanas or buggers, long tailed tadpoles in black or olive often with a bit of lead to kelp them sink etc. Stocked trout like to take things as they sink or retrieved slow and steady. Your olive wooly bugger should work just fine if you are on fish and present it correctly. Short fat hares ears work well sometimes as they remind the fish of feed pellets. Stocked trout are fun but when you master them you will want to catch the residents if you are lucky enough to have a water that holds them. Good luck - Lurch "We are all artists when we pick up a rod, and what we tie on the end is our paintbrush." - Russ Bassdozer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfnfish93 Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 At the risk of overstating the obvious, you shouldn't expect to walk into a trout stream in CT with a fly like, say, an Olive Woolly Bugger, and assume that rainbows and only rainbows will grab it. That doesn't mean you won't be able to catch a rainbow. But unless the stream is stocked with rainbows, you might have to be content with browns or brookies or tigers. I think somewhere on the CT DEEP site they have a stocking chart that shows what they typically put in various rivers. If you can find that, you may be able to up your odds by choosing a stream with a substantial number of stocked rainbows. Again, though, they are holding off fall stocking until conditions moderate a bit. Hope this helps, Steve Culton Its not that I prefer rainbows, i would be very happy to be catching any type of trout. The reason I was asking about rainbows is that I have been told they are the must abundant in the stream i will be fishing so I wanted tips on how to catch them. Ill take any good sized fish on the fly any time. Constantly walking the line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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