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Fly Fishing In Connecticut

Connecticut

Small State, Outstanding Fishing

Connecticut may be one of New England's smaller states, but it offers an impressive variety of fly fishing opportunities. From scenic trout streams winding through the Litchfield Hills to tidal estuaries along Long Island Sound, anglers can enjoy productive fishing throughout the year. Its central location and abundant public access make Connecticut a favorite destination for both local anglers and visitors alike.

The Farmington River is the crown jewel of Connecticut fly fishing and is widely regarded as one of the finest tailwaters in the Northeast. Its cold, consistent flows support healthy populations of brown and rainbow trout, with dependable hatches that reward both dry fly and nymph anglers. Beyond the Farmington, numerous stocked rivers, wild trout streams, lakes, and ponds provide excellent fishing for trout, bass, pike, and panfish.

When the weather warms, many fly anglers shift their focus to Long Island Sound. Connecticut's saltwater fishery is known for excellent striped bass and bluefish action, with tidal rivers, rocky shorelines, and shallow flats offering exciting opportunities throughout the season. The combination of outstanding trout water and a productive saltwater fishery gives Connecticut an uncommon level of diversity for a state its size.

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  • Elk Hair Caddis Brown dry fly for trout fishing from Big Y Fly Co
    Elk Hair Caddis Black dry fly for trout fishing from Big Y Fly Co

    Elk Hair Caddis

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    The Elk Hair Caddis is a must-have dry fly that imitates adult caddisflies skating and drifting across the surface. It’s one of the most dependable...

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  • Big Y Fly Co-Parachute Adams-Dry Fly

    Parachute Adams

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    The Parachute Adams is one of the most versatile and trusted dry flies ever created, designed to imitate a wide range of mayflies in both dun and e...

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    Chubby Chernobyl

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    Description The Chubby Chernobyl is one of the most versatile and reliable dry flies ever designed for western rivers. Built with a high-floating f...

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  • Beadhead Woolly Bugger black_orange – Big Y Fly Co
    Beadhead Woolly Bugger black – Big Y Fly Co

    Woolly Bugger-Beadhead

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    The Woolly Bugger with a beadhead is one of the most effective and versatile flies ever created, built to get down quickly and trigger aggressive e...

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    Blue Wing Olive

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    The Blue Wing Olive is a must-have for matching one of the most consistent and important mayfly hatches across trout fisheries. When conditions tur...

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    Stimulator

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    This pattern was designed by Randall Kaufmann, borrowing liberally from the Improved Sofa Pillow and Bucktail Caddis. The Stimulator has become on...

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    Perdigon Nymph - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    The Perdigon Nymph is designed for one thing—getting down fast and staying in the strike zone. Originally developed by Spanish competition anglers,...

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    Copper John-Beadhead

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    A cross between the pheasant tail and brassie. Works well where ever there are stonefly or mayfly nymphs. Classic profile, sinks fast, sleek, an...

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    Euro Zebra Midge-Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A hugely productive nymph pattern that should be in most anglers fly boxes. This pattern is simple and to the point. Thread based bodies counter w...

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    Adams

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    The Adams is one of the most successful dry fly patterns of all time. Can be used to imitate a plethora of mayfly hatches, including baetis, call...

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    Prince Nymph-Beadhead

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    Everyone's favorite nymph and not just for trout. Iridescent peacock and those marvelous white wings, and split tail, combine to make this a great...

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    Rainbow Warrior - Glass Bead (Original)

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    This nymph invented in Utah has caught trout everywhere it has been put to the test. One of the best new patterns to hit the water in a few years.

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    Parachute Blue Wing Olive

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    BWO is one of the most prolific and long lived hatches. This versatile color can also cover both the Pale Morning Dun and Pale Evening Dun. If you...

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    Woolly Bugger

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    Voted in the Top Ten of all-time Trout Flies in American Angler Magazine. A must pattern for all fly fishers, works on all game fish including Tro...

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    Pat's Rubber Legs

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    Pat's Rubber Legs has been used as an attractor and a stonefly nymph. Great for well oxygenated water, fish deep, dead drift and swing. Excellent...

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