keeping the legacy of wild Atlantic salmon alive in Western New England
The news is out that Budget negotiations by the three parties (Governor, Democrats & Republicans) have ended without resolution and a Special Session of the Legislature has been called for Tuesday. (www.ctnewsjunkie.com) Therefore it is important for all of us to continue to contact the Governor and our Legislators to express our disagreement with the…
Member, friend and 2014 Guest Artist Charles McCaughtry has announced an “Autumn Studio Open House” for this Saturday and Sunday December 5th and 6th, 10AM to 6PM both days at his great studio and property at 44 Portland Drive, (off Rte. 89) Ashford, CT. 860-429-1016.He will be showing new works that include landscapes, several salmon…
Help stop the recommended shuttering of all Connecticut Fish Hatcheries as represented in the Governor’s budget proposal. It is important that we are proactive and engage our Legislators in a discussion about this shortsighted proposal today. Please use the Link below to locate your legislators and have that discussion. State Legislators When you do, please…
Not A Lot of Surprises In Malloy’s Latest Proposal for Budget Cuts Another of Malloy’s favorite targets for budget cuts is the fish hatcheries. Malloy proposed closing the state’s three fish hatcheries and laying off the 17 staff that work there. The $1.1 million in savings from the measure would require them to close by…
30+ teachers, CRSA Liaisons (and a Director or two) attended the October 6th Salmon-in-Schools Orientation, held at Eversource Headquarters in Berlin, CT. Leonard J. Tyl students presented their work from the 2015 Salmon-in-Schools season along with the annual Atlantic salmon updates from from DEEP staff. CRSA Directors Bell, Carroll and Kendall moderated the forum for…
Our friends at The Connecticut Fly Fisherman’s Association – CFFA – have changed the date of this month’s meeting to Thursday November 12th. Check their website for details. www.ctflyfish.org
We have reports of many enthusiastic anglers enjoying this beautiful river chasing Salmon. Even some from neighboring Rhode Island. One reports releasing 16 and another 20+ aerobatic Atlantic’s thus far this season. Current water conditions find them using floating lines. Nymphs and streamers seem to both be working well. The included photos were taken from…
The DEEP has completed their second stocking of non spawned Atlantic Salmon to the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers. A third and final stocking of the Broodstock Salmon will occur later in November. Catch and release continues until December 1st. Naugatuck River: Guide and Author Ben Bilello reports a 7 salmon hooked, 6…
Salmon fry have been discovered in the River Calder flowing through Burnley and Colne town centres in Lancashire, as well as in the River Dearne , a tributary of the River Don, in South Yorkshire. The salmon in the Dearne are the first spotted in the river for 150 years. Both rivers were once severely…
The CRSA is pleased to announce that just in time for the 2015-2016 CT Atlantic Salmon Season; Author, Jazz Musician, fly fisher Ben Bilello has released his new E Book – “Flies for Connecticut Atlantic Salmon: How to Tie and Fish Them”. It is available in a pdf version for all devices and an enhanced version for Apple devices….