After grabbing my fishing pole and my modest tackle box I left home and stopped down around the corner to see my buddy Ralph who just happens to own a bait and tackle shop. I got a dozen night crawlers, a container of meal worms and a new spinner to replace the one I lost awhile back. Even though I asked how much Ralph would not let me pay so to Ralph I say again Thank You.
I headed to my first spot which usually does well but, after an hour with not even a nibble I decided to head out and go down stream a couple of miles.
This is called the Mt. Hope River which goes all the way through the town of Ashford and Mansfield and ends up feeding the Mansfield Resevoir.There is a lot of good places to fish with easy access. This is one of my favorite places.
This river is stocked by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection 2 to 3 times a year.I have always had good luck fishing this spot but, I am very happy to say that yesterday was the first time ever that I actually caught my limit of 5.
These are all Brown Trout.
This is obviously me. You can't tell but I am smiling. Never have I ever caught my limit before so this is a day to remember, at least for me it is.My next thing to accomplish is to take my son Tyler fishing for the first time. I am hoping to do that this coming weekend depending on the weather of course.
These 5 brown trout are going on the BBQ grill this weekend. I first official cookout of the year, rain or shine.
I will be adding the recipe I think for Savory Sunday so don't forget to check back.
A special note to The Hunter's Wife - Don't feel so bad, that new spinner by buddy gave me is in the tree over hanging the river so you are not the only one. At least I caught a fish on it first. LOL.
15 comments:
Good job, and you limited out too!
Changing priorities; seems like a lot of folks are doing that now. All for the better if you ask me.
Looking forward to Sunday's repast!
Regards,
Albert
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a limit of trout is something to be proud of. I have never caught my limit of trout.
I have always fly fished for trout. but that is because the river I fish for trout the most was fly fishing only, 2 years ago they changed it to artificial bait only. So maybe I should get out there with a spinner and and try.
Albert, In a way times are a changing and if you don't change with them than your considered prehistoric.
I on the other hand am changing for different reasons.
Deer Killer, it was my first limit so I was quite surprised myself.
Way to go Rick! I am so glad to hear you getting out in my part of the outdoors(fishing)! If you lived a little closer I would come over and help you grill those trout and maybe even have a taste. I bet they are good grilled. Will be watching for your savory Sunday so that I can give it a try. I am thinking about hitting the trout streams Saturday, if it will quit raining and the streams around hear get back in the banks and clear a little bit. Sounds like you had a blast and limiting out is quite an accomplishment!
Kenny, it has been a few years since the last time I trout fished and I had forgot what I was missing. It was a lot of fun.
Congrats on all the trout. I've never fished for trout.
You have some beautiful streams to fish! Glad it worked out to not only to enjoy the outdoor experience, but also something to tantalize the taste buds this week end.
That is one awesome day, and the stringer looks perfect. I'm sure you'll enjoy them more once they're ready on the grill.
A nice catch Rick! Looks like you really had a nice, relaxing and fun day! I like where you are fishing. Enjoy your meal Sunday!
That stretch of river in your pictures have given up many trout to me over the years. Just up above there I got a 28" brown once. Largest trout I have ever caught. I love fishing all over that river.
Congratulations on your first limit out. I'm sure you will enjoy.
I have to recuperate before I go. I called in sick this morning. Slept until 3:00 this afternoon. 181/2 hours. Boy was I spent. I will still see you tomorrow at the club.
Thanks all who commented. I am definately going to be doing more fishing, for trout that is.
Allen, I'll see you at 10:30 :)
Looks like alot of fun. I don't get many opportunities to trout fish here in Texas. But, I here the crappie are biting - I need to wet a hook!
Rob, I hope you get out and good luck.
Way to go Rick, good catch. I am getting antsy too to head on the lake. As soon I am done with my upcoming turkey hunt I grab my boat and be on the water. The trout around here hit hard, so I am told, and I have a view Rapala lures to field test.
-ov-
Othmar Vohringer OutdoorsFounding Member of Outdoor Bloggers Summit
Othmar good luck on that turkey hunt and good luck when you make it out to the lake.
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