Trout Streams of Southern New England: An Angler's Guide to the Watersheds of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island (Trout Streams) [Paperback]

Tom Fuller (Author)

Book Description

Series: Trout Streams | Publication Date: October 17, 1999

A complete new guide—the first of its kind—to the best fly-fishing in the streams, lakes, and ponds of southern New England.

Within the confines of southern New England there are more trout streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds than any one angler can fully appreciate in a lifetime. The variety of waters in itself is quite astonishing, as is their fertility and ability to sustain trout year-round. This variety and fertility belies the conventional wisdom—namely, that southern New England contains only marginal trout waters, and that they are overcrowded and overfished. It is, in fact, a fly-fisher's delight, with well-protected watersheds, stocked rivers, and stretches of pristine, wild streams. No matter where you stand in southern New England, Tom Fuller can guarantee that you are within 15 miles of one of the exceptional trout waters described in his new book. He guides anglers to every recommended trout water—over 130 streams and rivers in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island—making this the most comprehensive guide available. In addition, you'll find thorough, expertly researched access directions and up-to-date information on regulations and stream conditions. Nineteen maps detail the major rivers; and Fuller also gives advice on patterns to match the hatches and a chart showing insect emergence dates. The only trout-fishing guide to this region, it covers 19 major watersheds with over 130 waters described.

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Tom Fuller has spilled the beans on everything from access points and the best holding water to the intricacies of matching hatches. . . . More than just a talented fly-fisherman, he is a devoted conservationist, an inquisitive naturalist, and a gifted writer with a deep-rooted understanding of and appreciation for the trout waters of southern New England. -- James R. Babb, editor, Gray's Sporting Journal

About the Author

Tom Fuller, a native New Englander, has been writing about fly-fishing for more than 25 years. The former New England editor for Field & Stream, he is now northeast editor for Outdoor Life. He is also the author of Underwater Flies for Trout. He lives in Belchertown, Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press (October 17, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 088150470X
• ISBN-13: 978-0881504705
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific guide for fly fishing in Southern New England., February 4, 2000

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This review is from: Trout Streams of Southern New England: An Angler's Guide to the Watersheds of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island (Trout Streams) (Paperback)

In Trout Streams Of Southern New England, native New Englander and experienced angler Tom Fuller presents a trout fisherman's guide to the streams, rivers, lakes and ponds in southern New England with all of their variety and fertility sustaining trout year-round. Trout Streams Of Southern New England features 27 maps of the major watersheds, complete access directions, up-to-date information on regulations and stream conditions, recommended patterns to match the hatches, hatch charts and fly recipes. Trout Streams Of Southern New England is informative, practical, and a terrific guide for fly fishing day trips, weekends, or extended vacations.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is how a fishing guidebook should be!, April 9, 2003

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This review is from: Trout Streams of Southern New England: An Angler's Guide to the Watersheds of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island (Trout Streams) (Paperback)

Excellent book! Not only does the author spell out, in complete detail, the best trout streams in Southern New England, he provides basic maps of all the areas mentioned as well as a list of the feeder streams as alternatives to the main rivers he discusses, if you want to have a better chance of not running into anyone else while on the water. In most cases, he also includes a listing of essential flies (including sizes) that you should have if you want to catch the fish. I've planned several day-trips using this book alone and have absolutely no complaints. All the info he provides is clear & accurate. If you live in MA, CT, or RI and love to flyfish, GET THIS BOOK! You won't be sorry you did.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Pleased, December 11, 2003

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This review is from: Trout Streams of Southern New England: An Angler's Guide to the Watersheds of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island (Trout Streams) (Paperback)

I was quite pleased with this book. I live in New York State and wanted to expand my fishing into Southern and Western Connecticut. Using the "high level maps" I was quickly able to determine some other areas to fish besides the Housatonic and the Farmington River. More importantly, I caught some fish on my first day out after reading this book. (I must have been lucky as I have returned twice to the same spot with no bites). The guide gives useful written directions and made it easier for me to determine what streams and rivers I would want to fish.