As autumn settles into Vermont, dry fly fishing becomes a challenging and deeply rewarding pursuit. The days grow shorter, the air cools. The water of the Battenkill runs low and clear. The abundance of summer insects is gone, replaced by a far more subtle and demanding game. This time of year, aquatic insect activity slows considerably. While the occasional large pumpkin caddis may still appear (sometimes as big as a size 12) the real story ...Read More »
Battenkill Fishing Report
Low Water, Higher Learning: Why This is Still a Great Time to Fly Fish the Battenkill in Vermont
Across Vermont, our rivers are showing the effects of drought, and the Battenkill is no exception. At Trico Unlimited, we are deeply concerned about the impact of these low water conditions on our fish, the invertebrates that sustain them, and the overall health of the river. As anglers and stewards of the resource, we must be mindful of when and how we fish. But low water doesn’t mean you have to hang up your rod. Fly fishing has always been ...Read More »