On the Road Again.....

[NorthJerzyG]

I'll be spending the next 2 weeks in Connecticut for work so naturally............

Found a few nearby spots. Unfortunately Indian lake which is on my way to work is.........private. :mad: But, I did find a nice spot on the Housatonic River, with a public boat launch, about 10 mins away from the hotel. Nice spot!! Unfortunately, after throwing a crankbait, a spinner, and a swim bait, I only dinked out with the spinner. Got 2 "large"ies and a yellow perch.

I did see LOTS of fish activity around but I think it was toooooo shallow on the edge and deepened up in the middle. That's were the most activity was anyway. Wouldn't mind gettin a day permit and bringin the boat up sometime................

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[lunkertaker]

Hey nice pictures. If you had the boat and fished the opposite bank?????

[NorthJerzyG]

Exactly what I was thinkin!!! They were splashing everywhere!! Plus, not sure, but I think this is brackish water or very close to it? Stripers in the fall???????

[ChaosStarter]

Try to get on Candlewood Lake. It's worth it.

[NorthJerzyG]

Thanx! Looks like it would be a semi-hike, but if it's worth it......... How about Bantam lake?? Ever try it?? Read that it's, pikey!!!! But also weedy!! I'd imagine the shore spots are weeded.........

[tycomps]

fish always seem to splash on the opposite shore!

[NorthJerzyG]

Went back out today for another shot. Funny thing is, when I went back to my spot it was chained of with a no trespassing sign. :confused: Must just close at dusk?

Anyway, decide to scrounge up a new spot real quick. Found a nice spot further down stream. While walkin up I noticed a couple dead shad, one seemed real "fresh". So I got excited, maybe some live ones too? Nope, after an hour and a half I got the skunk. Still nice to wet a line though.........

I've never fished for shad. Is it still possible to get some or are they just dying off? If so, what works best for them?

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[Sidewinder]

That is a bunker not a shad... ;)

[NorthJerzyG]

Hmmmm, ok. It does look like a shad right? So, if there's bunker around, stripers should be too?