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Born to Hunt, and Fish
Joined: 02 Jan 2010
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 Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:58 pm Post subject: Trout?? |
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| could anyone please tell me where I could catch Trout ice fishing in CT? Any sugestions, or tips would be greatly apreciated. |
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SeaDog1
Joined: 21 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:19 am Post subject: |
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Hi!
You have to be kidding 
Just get a DEP 2009 Connecticut Angler's Guide -> They're FREE and lists all the lakes and ponds that have trout in Ct.
Also has all the rules that apply to Ice Fishing!
That should answer ALL YOUR QUESTIONS DUH!!!!!
2010 Angler's Guide aren't out yet! |
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Born to Hunt, and Fish
Joined: 02 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:52 am Post subject: Trout?? |
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Hi,
thank you for the help. i do most of my fishing in New York and New Hampshire, so I havent ever gone on to the website you listed, once again thanks for the help, even though my question were such a given. i am only 14 and am really just geting into fishing here. |
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SeaDog1
Joined: 21 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:58 am Post subject: |
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Hi 14!!!
Let me apologies for being so rude.
Thought you were an older fellow.
Yes! You can access the Ct. Angler's Guide on line.
Google up (Ct. DEP) which will take you to the main page then click on outdoor recreation then fishing.
All the info you need about fishing here in Ct.
Best regards,
SeaDog1
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cjpd_00
Joined: 14 Apr 2008
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Location: Stafford Springs
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| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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| As for catching them...from what Ive learned you want to set your tip ups just below the ice because trout usually cruse around just below the ice. hope that helps |
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Vikingned
Joined: 23 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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| cjpd_00 wrote: | | As for catching them...from what Ive learned you want to set your tip ups just below the ice because trout usually cruse around just below the ice. hope that helps |
You may also want to try to put some shinners just off the bottom, maybe a foot up. I've caught some of my biggest trout, through the ice, near the bottom. Espiecaly in Crystal Lake Ellington. Go there and go to the middle in the deepest whole you can find. Put a dead or live shinner down there, then hold on. Very slow fishing there that way, but if you do get a flag, chances are good it's a big old brown....Tip of the day..
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SeaDog1
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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Hi!
I agree with Ned!
Trout under the ice are hunters and roamers.
They can be anywhere from just under the ice to the bottom and inbetween.
It's a throw of the dice when your targeting trout.
Best you can do is set a series of tip-ups at different depths and see what depth they seem to be hanging at .
And that can change during the day. (Sun-up to Sun-down). 
Best regards,
SeaDog1 |
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JiggyWithIt
Joined: 04 Jan 2010
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Location: Farmington
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| Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:47 pm Post subject: Trout?? |
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This may or may not be helpful. There is a science to trout. Typically each species perfer there thermal layer Brookies between 55- 65 degrees F; Brownies 55-70 ; Bows 60-70; Lakers 45-55. Through the ice your looking for about 55 degrees F. Though most of the time you will find the trout just below the surface of the ice so called "Cruising". Using a thermometer, (digital) for more accurate readings does help to find this thermal layer and any experienced trout troller will tell you find this temp and you'll find the trout. SeaDog would have the best method by just trying different depths with each tip-up until you get action. Every day fishing is a learning experience and If you get skunked... It still beats the heck out of WORKING!!! Happy Fishing
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