tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post1292970389919455743..comments2024-03-18T13:59:26.840-04:00Comments on Welcome to the Millers River Fly Fishing Forum : A Freestone Update, The Swift Is Stocked And Summer EveningsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-48989800761508793892017-07-03T10:08:54.755-04:002017-07-03T10:08:54.755-04:00I do agree you can find solitude on the Farmington...I do agree you can find solitude on the Farmington. But when I run into crowds on a Wednesday that's where I draw the line. To each his own though. <br /><br />LennyLennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103319077043860277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-58376912395779638582017-07-03T05:40:28.535-04:002017-07-03T05:40:28.535-04:00You can find solitude on the Farmington or the Swi...You can find solitude on the Farmington or the Swift but you have to look for it. That is never the problem with the Millers, Ware or the EB, large rivers that have a popular spot or two but go largely unfished. (It's always been a mystery to me why Bondsville on the Swift is such a lonesome place. Too close to the C&R?? Can't see the trout swimming<br />between your boots?)<br /><br />It seems that I know a lot of the regulars on the rivers that I fish and may even share a run them them BUT NOT OFTEN!!! It seems that they are a lot like me: find an empty place to fish and then socialize at the parking lot later. <br /><br />KenMillers River Flyfisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834066906971183890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-68255012560537436042017-07-02T22:48:00.587-04:002017-07-02T22:48:00.587-04:00Friday my brother and I had the place all to ourse...Friday my brother and I had the place all to ourselves, the stretch we were fishing. I had good action, but no connections. My brother netted some good ones. I will be back.<br /><br />Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-84558676963937419642017-07-02T09:03:13.509-04:002017-07-02T09:03:13.509-04:00On the topic of "solitude vs. crowds" .....On the topic of "solitude vs. crowds" ...<br /><br />Although I have a number of fishing buddies, because I'm single/divorced I have more time to fish. So most of the time I go fishing by myself and also often find myself the only fisherman on some river or pond where I enjoy the solitude, the tranquility and the necessity of figuring things out by myself.<br /><br />On the other hand, while I certainly don't like it if some fishing spot is so crowded you don't have room to fish, I don't mind encountering other fly fishermen. On the contrary, I've really benefited by the "social" aspect of fly fishing. I have learned a helluva lot fishing next to the regulars and locals, and I've enjoyed exchanging fishing lore and even flies with many a fisherman. One of the pleasures of fly fishing for me is meeting a stranger on the river and leaving as friends.<br /><br />Herm<br /><br />P.S. Fished the Swift on Friday. The sulphur appearance was weak but various ant patterns worked pretty good. Hermhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13062236633857982362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-31559430221352767592017-07-02T07:02:34.012-04:002017-07-02T07:02:34.012-04:00Got to pick your times and places if you want soli...Got to pick your times and places if you want solitude on the Farmington. I have found that early mornings, or drizzle, or a 3 minute hike off path will thin the fishing herd. Undisturbed fish are also a bonus! Hmm, kinda like a lot of spots I fish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-15807621579040083452017-07-02T05:08:41.317-04:002017-07-02T05:08:41.317-04:00Lenny,
That's a good point! The Farmie is a c...Lenny,<br /><br />That's a good point! The Farmie is a crowded place and I don't like crowds either. I fish it in the Fall/Winter because it's the time of year that I have the most free time AND there's fewer people. It's like the Y Pool for me. I haven't been there since February and even then there can be too many people. <br /><br />To some, fly fishing is a real social event. The more people to chat with the better. <br /><br />KenMillers River Flyfisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834066906971183890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-88545938771240059342017-07-01T21:40:44.244-04:002017-07-01T21:40:44.244-04:00Might sound odd to some, but I hope the Deerfield ...Might sound odd to some, but I hope the Deerfield doesn't see the same management as the farmy. It's already fantastic and I like how not too many people fish it and the work you need to put in to catch fish. I still fish the farmy from time to time but each time I'm reminded why I stay away for so long- crowds. Go to the drive in on a summer evening and youll be flanked by fishermen more often than not. The farmy is great, but having to work to get away from crowds is something I hope I never have to experience on the Deerfield <br /><br />LennyLennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103319077043860277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-90118720084083946402017-07-01T20:38:14.975-04:002017-07-01T20:38:14.975-04:00Sam,
I think I lost your comment but I'm glad...Sam,<br /><br />I think I lost your comment but I'm glad that you hit the Farmington today. It's a great river that I only get to visit on days from late November till late March. Someday.....<br /><br />KenMillers River Flyfisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834066906971183890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-6783677453164332892017-07-01T20:33:05.005-04:002017-07-01T20:33:05.005-04:00Joe,
Glad that you liked the Millers this morning...Joe,<br /><br />Glad that you liked the Millers this morning even though the flow doubled over night.<br /><br />KenMillers River Flyfisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834066906971183890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-89048146436287313732017-07-01T19:10:50.303-04:002017-07-01T19:10:50.303-04:00I fished the Farmy for the first time yesterday. ...I fished the Farmy for the first time yesterday. 8 swings and misses on various dry flies with no connections with the rising trout, one of which looked to be good sized. <br /><br />I fell in love with that river and look forward to my next visit there. Wading was tougher than I expected and I am sore as he!! today. What a workout!<br /><br />SamSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-54161581218548218222017-07-01T16:04:04.672-04:002017-07-01T16:04:04.672-04:00Ken
Fished wendell depot above the train bridge t...Ken<br /><br />Fished wendell depot above the train bridge this morning. Hadn't been there in a year, water was high and coffee colored. Different than last year, nice to have water. Nothing in the big pool, but fish were up stream in the small pools between the runs. went up as far as the first island. The more i explore that river, the more i wish i lived closer. <br /><br />best<br />JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-61458045031097669102017-07-01T15:42:02.572-04:002017-07-01T15:42:02.572-04:00Anonymous,
The Farmie and the Deerfield are two d...Anonymous,<br /><br />The Farmie and the Deerfield are two different rivers. One generates electricity and the other doesn't. Improving the Deerfield would be a tall order with the flow conditions that exist there.<br /><br />KenMillers River Flyfisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834066906971183890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-77476101684744510172017-07-01T08:20:47.953-04:002017-07-01T08:20:47.953-04:00Seriously doubt CT is going to let the Farmie cash...Seriously doubt CT is going to let the Farmie cash cow slip away. Wonder why MA doesn't try the same approach with the Deerfield River? Too big a river? No resources? No imagination?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-91135182778158678692017-07-01T07:02:51.283-04:002017-07-01T07:02:51.283-04:00Thanks as always, Ken. What would we all do withou...Thanks as always, Ken. What would we all do without you? Johnson From Accountinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17506778065369141101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-20334126463948272242017-06-30T21:30:02.856-04:002017-06-30T21:30:02.856-04:00ken,
The millers has been great but I've been...ken,<br /><br />The millers has been great but I've been blown off the river early twice this week by T'storms. Up until I had to leave the fishing has been great.<br /><br />GWGWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-5138708343013424092017-06-30T21:23:10.250-04:002017-06-30T21:23:10.250-04:00Gary,
That's very interesting! Those Farmie ...Gary,<br /><br />That's very interesting! Those Farmie browns better start reproducing quickly!!<br /><br />Contact me about Cady Lane!<br /><br />KenMillers River Flyfisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834066906971183890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461245170077475695.post-1648060281890911792017-06-30T19:04:25.804-04:002017-06-30T19:04:25.804-04:00The farmie you say well folks better hurry, seems ...The farmie you say well folks better hurry, seems like Conn is in trouble. Next year they will be staffing there 3 hatcheries with 9 people due to budget cuts, 3 per hatchery, at present there are 7 in each and 1 honcho (who is leaving). Stocking the state may go from 650k to 350k (trout) and 1 of the hatcheries may close, trouble in paradise. Oh this week they have or will be stocking 2000 large browns for the holiday weekend in the upper C&R could be the last time.<br />Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242544079066807796noreply@blogger.com