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packerbacker
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| Hi, Just joined CTFT. This is my second season fishing and I think I caught the bug. Been fishing from a Kayak and loving it. My question is, I plan to take a few days off soon and want to hit some new places. Is lake zoar or lake mcdounough any good. Any recommendations? Appreciate any advice. I don't mind driving anywhere in the state. |
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Redneckangler
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Location: Meriden, CT
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If you're interested in saltwater, I've been catching a ton of schoolies back in Stonington near Barn Island. Nice and sheltered for yakers. The flood has been decent. If it's something you're interested in, pm me and I can send you some of the spots that have been producing.
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anointed130
Joined: 28 Apr 2009
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Location: Hartford,Ct\Springfield, MA
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What part of the state are you in?
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Michael
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Location: Bridgeport
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As anointed said, which town or city do you live in?
I have a kayak but no vehicle and am always looking for a kayak partner who has room for a second kayak. |
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packerbacker
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| I live in Harwinton which is in the western part of the state near torrington, Litchfield, Canton area |
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JJay
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Location: Farmington, CT
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I have been doing fairly well the last 4 trips out to lake mcdonough. Although parking is $6 and launching a yak is an additional $5, It's definatley worth it for the scenic paddle.
With the on/off rain predicted, I'd call the boat house before going to make sure they're not closed:
http://www.themdc.com/lake_mcDonough.shtml
For beach and boathouse information call 860 379-3036 (in season) or 860 278-7850 ext. 3110.
I was there this past Sunday hiking a partial trail and they were opened. |
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packerbacker
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| Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:20 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks JJay |
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PECo
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Go Bears! 
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Wanna Fish
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If your new to Yak Fishing "Please Be Careful." Did it for a couple years. Zoar's a big river and boat traffic can be tough yaking. When the dams open the current gets strong. Throw in a couple jet skis and the wakes get big.
Good luck.
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packerbacker
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| Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:52 am Post subject: |
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| PECo, The bears??? uugh. We better stick to the fish talk. |
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PECo
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| Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:56 am Post subject: |
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| packerbacker wrote: | | PECo, The bears??? uugh. We better stick to the fish talk. |
Well, I miss Don Majkowski. . . .
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packerbacker
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| Well Been a pack fan since 65, but Butkus and Sweetness we too of my favorites so we can find common ground |
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Wanna Fish
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Skoronski was my neighbor. Love the Pack's for ever.
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Michael
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I agree with what Wanna Fish said.
Kayaking in bigger lakes and lakes that are part of a river can be dangerous due to boat traffic and water flow.
When kayak fishing in bigger lakes that have boat traffic and jet skiers, it's best to stay in quieter coves and bays. That also helps getting you away from any current. |
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anointed130
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Ditto, tried lake winni in Maine last year kayaking during a holiday week. It was way too busy.
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