That’s Chuck DeGray of North Country Fly Shop, anxiously waiting for a northern pike to gulp down his orange and white offering (that’s the “Creamsicle”, in case you’re wondering). The problem today was that there was still ice in some places along the Connecticut River’s edges – no pike for either of us today …
Come up with the best caption for this picture and you’ll win my never-ending gratitude …
The angling on the Connecticut River in Pittsburg, N.H. continues to be consistent, for winter fishing that is. With the water temperature at a chilly 36 degrees, the trout are not exactly what we would consider “active”, but will take a properly presented fly in the right situation. They gotta eat, after all …
Long, puzzling looks from passersby are commonplace when you’re standing thigh deep in rushing water in the middle of winter – yes, you have to be slightly “off” to enjoy getting out there on the river in January, February or March.
Things are going to change quickly this week in northern New Hampshire – that annual phenomenon called “spring” is on its way, albeit much earlier than usual this year. And we can’t wait.
Formed in 2015, the Pittsburg Anglers Association, LLC is an organization devoted to improving fishing opportunities on the Trophy Stretch of the Connecticut River in, as you might imagine, Pittsburg, N.H.