Easter trip to the East Branch

I’m never happy unless I’m fishing, planning a fishing trip, tying flies or relaxing with my family.  Unfortunately, all those things combined take far less time than work, house and yard maintenance, errands, on and on.  So, I try to make the most of the good, fun, happy times.

Right now, I’m planning my annual Easter outing to the East Branch of the Croton River in Brewster, NY.  

My wife, daughters and I travel to Connecticut for Easter with the in-laws, nieces and nephews and extended family, and I sneak away whenever I can to harass the trout in the East Branch.  

Last year it was low and clear and the 10” – 12” rainbows were cooperative once I found the right fly and presentation – any nymph tied on a #12 or smaller hook, moving fast in the shadows.  They’d follow and if they didn't strike before the fly hit the sunshine, they turned away.

This year, I’m tying more Hex patterns in smaller sizes with more flash.