Today’s blog comes from Pete Sconzo. Pete is a new member of FVTU and a recent UConn grad who has taken an interest in working with our conservation committee.
A recent peaceful evening on the Farmington.
Amid these unprecedented times of the Coronavirus Pandemic, protests, navigating the challenges of working from home, and relearning trigonometry because you’re now your kid’s math teacher, some days it might feel like the sky is falling. Take a break. Go fish.
A few hours away from the news, work and the rest of the world is needed now more than ever. With days getting longer, a smorgasbord of bugs hatching and perfect flows, the river is at peak condition. Getting out on the water always provides some relaxation while leaving the hectic world out of mind for a bit.
For me, stepping into the water at my favorite pool immediately grants a sense of relaxation and clarity that everything is okay. The sight of rising trout on the surface and insects in the air allow for the perfect distraction from the day’s headaches.
So do yourself a favor, take a break. Go fish.
Dry flies, streamers and wet/nymphs will all do the trick. Sulphurs, Cadis, BWOs are all hatching throughout the day and the trout are not being picky. Pheasant tails, Cadis larvae and pupa, and stoneflies are always a safe bet below the surface this time of year (although I shamelessly admit that I am sucker for the trusty squirmy worm and mop flies).
The fishing is hot right now. Take a break. Go fish.