Let’s face it. We’re in the depths of winter up here in northern New Hampshire right now, with no real end in sight. Our winters typically last anywhere from 5 – 6 months, and we’re nearly at the halfway point (yup, that’s it) as we near the end of January. We have a long way to go, in other words.
While the fishing season on the Connecticut River actually began on January 1 (artificial lures, barbless, and catch and release until April 1), winter fishing is not for the faint of heart. The days where the conditions allow you to fish are few, and even when you do get out there, the bone chilling water can make for a short session anyway …
Which leads us to the brief video I took below, all the way back on July 1, on Back Lake during the famous Hexagenia Hatch (yes, it was a good one last year). I had forgotten about this one, and didn’t realize it was there until I was cleaning the memory of my GoPro.
A good Back Lake brown trout, caught and released on a humongous Hex dun pattern. Only 5+ more months until we experience such sights again … and it can’t get here soon enough.
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By: bs
Tom Caron dispenses advice, wisdom, and bs in the pursuit of trout and salmon daily for Tall Timber guests.
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Hendrickson
January 8, 2019 — 3:31 pm
Really appreciate you posting that video, Tom; it warms & districts from the winter cold!
Anonymous
January 8, 2019 — 7:45 pm
Between the Brown and the Green Drakes, that period was pretty good. Nice video.
Fred Clason
April 18, 2019 — 1:25 am
Hey Tom , looking for a little trout porn to get through the next 2 months .
Fred Clason
bs
April 21, 2019 — 11:51 am
I had to go to the Farmington last week to get my fix – it was great too! Rivers are very high up here right now – it might be a while before we’re fishing – seems like all 200+” of snow that we received this winter are melting right now …