December 23rd in CT

Being unable to resist going fishing (when given the chance), I returned to my favorite stream to see what effect the recent rain had on the stream and its residents.  With more water flowing it seemed that some of the larger brookies were willing to make an appearance.  While a few times fish struck at a caddis dry fly, it was the Picket Pin fished slowly upstream that proved to be the most effective on this day.  Happy Holidays to all the beautiful brookies (and browns) that inhabit this remarkable little stream.