One of New Englands best year round fly fishing destinations

[@willykapalot2627]

I love the cinematography

[@markruddy5903]

It is nice to see a good fishing film about fly fishing in New England. The colors of a New England winter are so familiar to me and seeing Sam out there catching some nice Browns warmed my soul. Thanks Sam.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@GeorgeSemel]

I live in CT, Its an hour drive to the West Branch for me. I been fishing there for almost 40 years now. Its a tough water! Some days I do well other days the only fish I will get is the one that I buy at the fish monger's. The Sulpher Hatch is my favorite time- The bugs are around for a long time and the fish will rise to them. And the weather is nice too. Winter is tough. I don't fish it much in winter, I tie flies . I will leave it alone from November the end January. I like fishing the little black stone flies, they start showing up in toward the middle to the end of Feb. It's been very warm this fall, and its forcasted to be fairly warm this week. We need rain. Will be on the river this week.

[@FLYALLSZN]

That’s amazing! Love to hear that!!

[@jerryg957]

Very Very nice video, thanks for posting. ! ! !

[@countermoonman]

Great vlog, great scenery, great close ups!…any time on a lake, river, stream or babbling brook fly fishing is fine by me…I’ve been fly fishing for trout since the mid 70’s and enjoyed your vlog, you just got yourself a new subscriber from sunny Southern California. 🤙🏼

[@FLYALLSZN]

Couldn’t agree more! Thank you so much!

[@zwiftblink756]

Chilly river days got nothin on Sam! Winter in New England is a special kind of magic that brings me back to my childhood. Such a calming light and sound to the river. Would love to see more from this guy again soon.

[@bigdaddy1217]

Been there and done that many of times. Lived my youth in Bristol. Fished this river with my brother and sister so many times..

[@jacksonm9665]

Don’t know how you don’t have more subscribers, genuinely some of the best content on KZbin🙌

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thank you!!

[@adamdambrov2308]

Great video. It is not an easy river to fish and yes, even in winter you will not be alone. But patience and effort can be rewarded. I have been there for a few Hendrickson hatches and it is amazing. Biggest trout ever I ever caught there was over a July 4th weekend.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Couldn't agree more! Thank you so much

[@ZMosGreen]

This is my home river!! If you ever need some tips let me know! I nymph and throw steamers all the time and kill it!

[@FLYALLSZN]

Phenomenal thank you so much!

[@robertgraves3215]

I finally gave this river a second chance . Like many, I got turned off by the snarkery. I am a catskill snob. This vid was well done, capturing the river's essence. Last year I got an 18" "survivor" brown on an Invaria spinner, in the last 30 seconds of daylight. While semi- stockers , as fingerlings, my God, that fish fought! And my waders leaked . I am 62 now, and don't bother with nymphing anymore, because I now hate re-tying on teeny weenie nymphs and leaders. So yeah , one fish on a stonefly dry, or better yet a BWO. On 7X . Sigh, where are my glasses? Then we hit the Gen Store for their amazing sammiches , served by the cutest girls, but get there before they close. And have a coherent pre- beer protocol going for the truck cooler.

[@finfollowe]

Learned to fly fish there in 2006 when I lived down the street from it in Burlington. Never stopped. Still one of my favorites.

[@stevenbabbitt1435]

You passed by so much great water to get there. The Farmington is great but only when the wild waters warm too much. Oh by the way if you change your rod of choice you would get better at nymphing. Love the videography!

[@FLYALLSZN]

Gotta work with what you have sometimes!

[@jimventrilio6947]

Only been fly fishing for a few months, fell in the Hammonassett River in Killingworth a month ago, broke my ankle bad, had to be rescued by the 911 folks, thanks, EMS people in Killingworth, Was looking forward to snagging my first trout now that it is cooling off. Hoping my ankle is healed by the spring so I can get back to it. Nice video.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Sorry to hear that! Hope it heals up fast

[@rhythmandray]

Nice Film. I live 10 minutes from the Farmington. Been fly fishing the river for 49 years. The end of April until the beginning of May is a good time to fish the Hendrickson hatch which happens in the afternoon. Then about 2 weeks later the Sulphur hatch usually happens. On cloudy days try BWOs. Look me up if you want.

[@dankochanek8056]

Standing in a river, waiving a stick while natures songs are heard through out the woods. This was awesome. Well, except for the dog.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@DesolateVagabond]

Bro no way you came to Connecticut that rocks! I love tossing flies in the farmington. I caught my first fish on a fly rod in the farmington as well as my first trout!

[@luisfernandosantosmora1000]

We have to get you fishing on the Delaware during April and may on a driftboat.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Sounds like a good time to me!

[@nickathans1898]

great video, east coast is beautiful!

[@FLYALLSZN]

Absolutely! Thank you!

[@crazyglue33]

Nice duck at 13:47!

[@saltydogflyfishing]

Nice vid, and nice fish, Just a thought.... Noticed in each of your outings you weren't wearing a wading belt. Might not be a bad idea to toss one on, especially during cold winter months. A simple piece of gear that could end up saving your life should you take a spill. Cheers.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Agreed! Not necessary but sure can be helpful at times. Just gotta not fall in

[@RealOutdoorsTV]

Well done!!! Know that river intimately. Hit me up next time ur coming through. I'm also a full time distiller, so there's always a little bourbon while sitting riverside. Cheers!

[@FLYALLSZN]

I appreciate that, I’ll keep that in mind!

[@seannnfranco]

This really makes me appreciate my local fishery on the east, quiet drives, no cell service and huge brown trout if you know what youre doing, I wish I could fish in the winter though ): Thank you sam! Also wondering why you didnt take the plastic off your cork!? Never heard of that before!

[@FLYALLSZN]

Just an old tradition to break in a new rod with that first fish!

[@seannnfranco]

@@FLYALLSZN Dope!!!!

[@johnreed4962]

Funny, you can fish all day in miserable conditions,waders leaking, wind blowing then with one nice fish and the whole day was awsome.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Couldn't agree more, it's all about the grind!

[@jeffporter4894]

couldn't help but notice the FS patch on your shoulder? AND FYI, I grew up in ME, lived in Boston 18 years, then back to So ME where I started flyfishing. Fished the Farmington one time. Now live in CO. (17+ yrs)

[@michaelgellenoncourt2876]

insane video as always man ! You are a master in your craft well done ;) keep going ;)

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thank you!

[@biggarfish]

Great job getting some 🎣 Not easy that time of year.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Couldn't agree more, they're tough to catch in the winter!

[@steveg8322]

Ah,yes,no place like home.Freeze thy ass off for a fish that looks up at you and wonders,”What the hell are you doing out here “.✌️Great vid.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thank you!

[@benclark7598]

very nice fish!

[@PlantedElement]

Awesome video, Sam!

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thank you so much!

[@greensamurai951]

nice video

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thank you!

[@paulewog857]

Woohoo! Can’t wait!

[@ledzeppelin9102]

The dog blowing the spot… gd man

[@FLYALLSZN]

It’s a real punch to the gut!

[@Midge1k]

No streamers ? Nice fish

[@kaleborton2280]

ooooo

[@JhonIgnacioGarzajr]

Not the same without Mike

[@nonamecoats8123]

What happened to him?

[@FLYALLSZN]

Be careful what you wish for!

[@Jrad28]

There are definitely some holdovers on the Farmington, but "Wild" Brown Trout??? LOL. C'mon man, have some integrity - or at least learn something about the fishery.

[@TakeMetotheRiver.]

wild simply means they were born in the wild so yes he is most likely correct

[@Jrad28]

@TakeMetotheRiver. Your definition is correct. However, the Farmington is heavily stocked multiple times per year. So on this river, he is most likely wrong.

[@FLYALLSZN]

CT Fishing studies say that 40% or more fish are wild.

[@TakeMetotheRiver.]

​@@Jrad2840 percent chance its wild so i guess you are right lol

[@rustbeltwilds837]

Theres more wild browns then you think