Check out our new chat feature located at the bottom right when browsing JWFlyfishing. With many options to sign on and chat, its quick and easy, you can even sign on using your facebook account. The coolest thing is the general chat is sticky and I have been jotting down a few lines each night when I return from the water. For those of you looking for the most up to date Farmington River Conditions this is the place to find it. I will hope to see you on the new JWFlyfishing chat personally as I will be bobbing in and out on most days. This new chat supports private conversations too, so you and your fishing buddies can talk shop in private! Good luck and we hope to catch you out on the river soon.
JW
Hatches (in order of importance): March Brown Spinners 12-14 and Rusty Spinners 16-20 are falling in the evening. March Browns/Grey Fox 12-14 are starting to show. Winter/Summer Caddis 18-22 have been coming off the water early and making some great sunrise action. Blue Wing Olives 16-20 have been blowing up the river on cloudy, cool days. Tan Caddis 16-18, and Green Caddis 16-20 are hatching from Collinsville to Riverton and the fish are spending a great deal of time taking these in the evening right up until dark. A few Vitreus & Sulphurs have been seen on the river.
Comments: This past weekend I had an absolute great time fishing with my brother in law on the Famington River. I absolutely enjoy each chance I get to take a family member out on the river, it really makes me feel good to get out there with others and see their face flood with happiness as they set the hook into a nice fish.The first evening was a great confidence builder as we knocked some of the rust off his casting. We took a few smaller browns on some caddis emerger patterns and finished the night off with a rusty spinner which was turning fish left and right. The next morning with his skills looking a great deal better he got in a wrestling match with a nice Farmington Brown. I shouted instructions like a drill sargeant as he landed the fish. When we were done I was glad that he is an understanding and tolerant person. I apologized and congratulated him on a super nice catch.The caddis and spinners work wonderful for us this weekend as we relaxed and enjoyed the scenic Farmington River. We took fish on both dries and french and spanish nymphing. Fishing with family is a great way to have some fun and always seems to have a great ending. A weekend filled with great food, great company, and some great flyfishing on the Farmington River.
Who could ask for more? Nymphing has been producing some nice fish. Caddis larvae in just about any color has been getting it done in 12-16, I suggest green or brown as these are the most common colors that I see in my seine.
The river is running extremely high on all fronts. Morgan brook and the Still river are both over their banks and a recent check today at the tail water below Hogback Dam revealed that it also is tremendously swollen from releases at the dam. I hope they shut the water down in time to create some fishing this weekend though it will likely be done in slack pockets close to the shore. Good luck to all you die hard fisherman this weekend! Dont forget your stearns inflatable! Better yet be safe and stay on the banks. Your husbands/wives will appreciate it.
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