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Sunday, January 20, 2013
Put and Take? I don't think so!
Very few fisherman practice catch and release on the quinapoxet river (or any stream for that matter), but to those who do, THANK YOU. I haven't kept a fish in 9 years, coincidentally corresponding to the time I started fly fishing. The Quinapoxet river, the pride and sole of trout fishing in Central MA, is considered by many as a "put-and-take" stream, meaning the DFW boys put the fish in, and people take them out. Well, I'm here to tell you that this river still fishes well in even after the torrid summer and cold weather months, thanks to all of you who practice C&R. This brightly colored, 16" spawning rainbow was caught at "my spot" yesterday around noon on a green-headed black wooly bugger. This fly works wonders on this river. I plan to hit another spot of the Quinnie tomorrow, hopefuly it will be as rewarding. There is nothing better than hitting the river on a cold morning, all by yourself, admiring the wildlife and beauty of the stream. It only takes one fish to make it more than worthwhile.
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Was thrilled when i saw this discovered this blog. Went to the Quinnie today water looked nice, still waiting on my first fish of 2013 but this blog brings me hope! And from one Quinnie C&R fisherman to another THANK YOU. Now if only we can get our own C&R section life would be good, wishful thinking i guess. Tight Lines and looking forward to future posts.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you - a C&R section on the quinnie has been my dream for years. Doesn't have to be fly fishing only, but some sections of this river would be unbelievable if C&R were enforced. Many posts to come!
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