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AlexF · Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Posts: 136

Hey guys, has anyone been fishing the farmington river this time of year? If so, are they biting and in what areas if you don't mind me asking? What lures do you use as well, thanks!

SeaDog1 · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 2629

Hi,

In Google search type "Ct. DEP" -> go to site -> click on outdoor recreation -> click on fishing -> in the middle youl see just below middle box " The secrets out" -> click on that and scroll down to listed waters stocked -> click on selected water for map where DEP stocks.

Have Fun Exclamation

SeaDog1

AlexF · Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Posts: 136

I saw that. I just wanted to know how and what they are biting this time of year and I'm not sure that a bunch of red dots on a map will tell me that. Since nobody I know fishes there I thought I would ask because I figured there would be people here that could help me out. I didn't know it was such a problem.

SeaDog1 · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 2629

Hi,

It's not! -> You asked for areas, so I sent you to the DEP site where they stock trout.
As for what they're biting on -> depends on how your fishing -> bottom fishing - spinning - fly fishing - center pin ........What Question

We need to know that to offer you best ideas of what to use!

SeaDog1 Mr. Green

AlexF · Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Posts: 136

I figured I would ask what people use, like spinners or live bait because I wanted a general answer as to what works either spinners or bait as opposed to what types of spinners or what types of baits if that makes sense. I also wanted to know how the bite is now. Anyways, I usually use inline spinners and live bait for trout.

SeaDog1 · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 2629

Hi,

OK!

Stocked trout will hit just about any kind of small spining lure or spoon.
Gold and Silver are the tried and true colors to use.
Later on in the season they get more selective.

As for bait -> Stockies will hit earth worms and meal worms on the bottom or under a bobber.

Remember tomorrow is the last day you can fish trout ponds and lakes (except those with special 1 fish per day over 16 inches till the end of March) -> Trout rivers are open but you better read the new rules as posted by the DEP.

Good Luck - Have Fun

SeaDog1 Mr. Green

jgrgr375 · Joined: 11 Jul 2010 Posts: 17 Location: Shelton

I usually use dilly worms with a light split shot when the rest of the river opens up and that works really well. I've also used some spinners that I put together with silver prism tape and tied buck tail which have also worked. I've heard they just expanded a portion of the Westbranch TMA by a mile and half to be open all year but you can only use barbless hooks.

AlexF · Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Posts: 136

thanks SeaDog. JG, what's a dilly worm? I have never heard of that.

Ryanmalloy44 · Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 92

Try a black hair jig.. Might get you some bites.

Passinthru Outdoors · Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Posts: 142

Dilly worms are much smaller crawler type worms, probably about 2-4 inches as opposed to 6 to 8 inch crawlers. They are not the small thin garden worms, but more resemble a crawler just smaller. I don't fish bait much anymore but when I did I used dillies and not crawlers.
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AlexF · Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Posts: 136

Thanks guys! When i fish live bait i like to use meal worms and butterworms. I'll have to give the dilly worms a try.

DirtyDawg10 · Joined: 27 May 2009 Posts: 2238 Location: Granby, CT

I don't fish much for trout any more but I always used dillies or trout worms, which are even smaller than dillies. The trout worms seem to hold up better and you get less stripped hooks without a fish on. Have fun!

fishfinder · Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 1672 Location: Naugatuck, Ct.

Im a meal worm man myself. I freakin killed them last year on them and have the freezer to prove it. Ill most likely not take any this year as they arent going as fast as I thought. My some decided he doesnt like fish much anymore (He's 7) but when he does eat fish its usually only fish Ive caught and cooked.
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AlexF · Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Posts: 136

I've tried trout worms at times, then switched to meals and immediately got bites! Have you tried butterworms? I just discovered them last year and really like them. Have you tried live bait at the farmington river?

fishfinder · Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 1672 Location: Naugatuck, Ct.

Havent tried butterworms but will this year. Havent made it to the Farmington yet.
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