Trout

The common complaint is that no one new is taking up fly fishing. I do believe the more that are exposed to the sport the that may be drawn to it's inherent beauty and connection to the natural world. I was going to hand pick one new fly rodder to at least bring attention to the long rod it would be Oprah. We go way back she was the local news caster when I has living in Baltimore after college. Check out the Field & Stream blog post.

http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/...nd-fly-fishing

Slow day on the Farmington. Wind gusts made nymphing tough for me; but not for my Father In Law with Rich as his tutor!

http://www.edgeangling.com/forums/bl...1&d=1288659119

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While I am partial to the Farmington River the Deerfield is a great river as well. And "scenic" does not adequately describe fall along Rt 2 in Western MA
The Fly Fisherman Magazine has a good overview.http://www.flyfisherman.com/content/deerfield-river

Trout Unlimited has completed an extensive review of brook trout habitat. It is heat waves like this that help you realize how fragile some of the habitat is. You can find native brookies in RI; but you will be "bow and arrow" casting

http://www.tu.org/conservation/easte...on/brook-trout

Here is the down low on hatches in the Farmington. The Farmington River Anglers Association produced a guide some years back called "A Guide to Fishing the Farmington River" that is an excellent resource. It identifies the pools from the dam to the town of Farmington and includes a detailed hach chart. I am sure you can get a copy at Up Country in New Hartford.

http://www.flyfisherman.com/content/...-river-hatches