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Stratos17
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 372 Location: Bristol, Ct.
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:01 am Post subject: The Pequabuck???? |
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Had a few minutes to kill yesterday afternoon. Took my ultra light down to the Pequabuck. I had a small panther martin 1/16 oz yellow with red dots. I could not believe the action. I caught a limit of rainbow trout in 20 minutes!!! The biggest was pretty close to a 2 lber! Of course I had no camera with me. I never thought I would see that quality of a fish in there. A 17" fish in the Pequabuck!!!! I know they stock it with Salmon fingerlings but with 2 lb rainbows, holy crap!!! I threw them all back to enjoy for another day. I also saw the biggest racoon ever. It had to weigh 40 lbs.
The river was pretty shallow yesterday. The fish I caught were in water no deeper than knee high. 20 - 30 years ago the river was pretty nasty, smelly and green. The water clearity was excellent. they have been doing a nice job keeping it clean. I dont think I would eat the fish, but it sure was fun.
Sorry for the long post. Still can't believe it. |
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slimecoat
Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 1576 Location: Newington, CT.
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:15 am Post subject: |
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The post was great Stratos17, the racoon is probably feeding up on the nice trout too. _________________ Life's Short - Fish Hard - Take a Kid Fishing |
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Stratos17
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 372 Location: Bristol, Ct.
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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I had to go back again today. I caught 3 more. Brown trout I think. Lost 3
lures. Still worth it. 12 inchers. There were a few live bait guys fishing there today. Didnt see anyone catching. Should be a great weekend. Can't wait to get back on the boat |
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Stratos17
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 372 Location: Bristol, Ct.
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Went back again today!!! It must be luck. Most of you wont believe it but I caught another 9 today. All browns and one Brookie. I took pictures. I'll post the brookie if you want to see others I'll email them to you.
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SkeeterJim
Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 2219 Location: Newington, CT
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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Stratos, where in Bristol is the Pequabuck River? _________________ Eat, Sleep, Fish......I Love my SKEETER ZX225!!!
If I didn't have to work for a living....I'd be fishing.
If I'm not in my Skeeter then I'm in my Hobie! |
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heavyweight80
Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Posts: 227 Location: New Britain,CT
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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What part of the Pequabuck? Near the center of town near Nuccis? BTW...the racoon probably had rabies...bring a gun _________________ Yankees are like snitches...a dying breed |
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Stratos17
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 372 Location: Bristol, Ct.
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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The Pequabuck runs along Rt72 in Bristol for the most part. I did most of my fishing through the park area. I have heard that along the Boulevard is good also. Most people use live bait (worms). To much of a hassle for me. If you know where Muzzy Field is you're in good shape. Seems the best spots are where its hard to get to. Definately not good for little ones. The trout I have caught seemed to be in shallow or suttle depresions. Kinda like where you think they would be. It's a good hold over till this cold front passes |
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heavyweight80
Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Posts: 227 Location: New Britain,CT
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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I know where it is. do you park in the field or just fish in that area _________________ Yankees are like snitches...a dying breed |
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SkeeterJim
Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 2219 Location: Newington, CT
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Stratos! _________________ Eat, Sleep, Fish......I Love my SKEETER ZX225!!!
If I didn't have to work for a living....I'd be fishing.
If I'm not in my Skeeter then I'm in my Hobie! |
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Stratos17
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 372 Location: Bristol, Ct.
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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The parking is ok behind Muzzy. Down further behind the LL fields its pretty tuff. They are doing some construction it's muddy as hell. I wouldnt park along the road anywhere. The cops in Bristol will ticket you. You can park and walk the edges pretty easily. I did see a few guys fishing today. I'm going to try a little further east next week. Finally going to fish for bass Fri,Sat, Sun. |
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heavyweight80
Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Posts: 227 Location: New Britain,CT
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:44 am Post subject: |
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I think I'm going to try it today. If you see a blueish chevy cobalt,that's me _________________ Yankees are like snitches...a dying breed |
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