CTFishTalk.com: maiden voyage at lili/cut short - Connecticut Lake Reports ( CT Lake Reports ) - A Community Built for Connecticut Fisherman.

coastieyaker · Joined: 27 Jan 2013 Posts: 282

my trip wound up being 45 minutes because i was called back home.
however, i was psyched to see how nice it was, and its alot closer to home than i though.
what do you guys bring for gear, for the beginning area, after the launch at pond brook?
the fish were jumping but like i said, my voyage was cut tremendously short

Wanna Fish · Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Posts: 662 Location: Earth I Think

This time of year the Pike in Lilly are very active. I've found flashy fast moving baits work best but I have caught them on Jigs there. Drop Shot Gulp Minnows or Green Pumpkin plastics. Be prepared to fish 20/30 FOW. Don't chase jumping fish there unless your somewhat pretty sure they're the species your targeting. You may be chasing carp.

There are large trout and white cats in Pond Brook. The smallies are by now chasing the shad up the brook. Top Water Spooks in Bone start working well now.

And by al means!!! Please be careful Kayaking! Lilly can be deceiving. Current/Wind.
_________________
Don't hold your farts in! They travel up your spine to your brain and thats where shitty ideas come from.

coastieyaker · Joined: 27 Jan 2013 Posts: 282

Wannafish,
I appreciate the great info.

I love fishing there and am looking forward to putting your advice to work.

Wanna Fish · Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Posts: 662 Location: Earth I Think

It's a challenging river to fish. Especially from a Kayak. I used to own a Freedom Hawk. If you want to get out on my boat some time I'll show you the river and you can spot some Kayaking areas. The Shepaug produces well at times.

If you have a fish finder on your yak have faith in it. It's hard to trust your fish finder over natural instinct but they work.
_________________
Don't hold your farts in! They travel up your spine to your brain and thats where shitty ideas come from.