Yup, that’s what Red Merker called his  4 lb Back Lake Brown he landed tonight, on what else, the Heron fly. Red’s been out on the lake for the Hex hatch every night since he checked in and tonight he struck gold and landed this beautiful golden colored brown, 21 inches long, and he released it. Very nice!

Red Merker's 4 lb Brown

We’ve always heard that there’s a Hex hatch on Third Connecticut Lake, so Tom fished it the other night and he reported back that there were a ton of rising fish and he had a great night. All rainbows in the 12 to 14 inch range, on a Green Drake Emerger and he did see a few Hex.  OMR & I need to get up there. Maybe this weekend.

We’re hearing great things about several of the ponds fishing well in the evening. You might try Coon Brook Bog, Terrill Dam, Big Brook Bog and Moose Pond.

The Connecticut River is still HOT and the water flows are great.

The weather this weekend is looking fantastic. We have openings for the weekend, so pack up the family, fishing gear and come on up. Big Fireworks at Murphy Dam on the 4th, a car show, live music and food. Happy Birthday USA!!!