Monday, April 13, 2009

Free Fly Fishing Workshop for Beginners in New Hampshire

Hillsborough residents will have an opportunity to learn fly fishing May 16-17, 2009. This workshop is FREE and geared toward beginners, age 13 and up. Kids under 16, must be accompanied by an adult.

If you want to participate, you must print and return the registration form by May 1, 2009.

The workshop will cover the basics of equipment, fly casting, stream ecology, knot tying, safety and how to find those "hot spots" along New Hampshire's rivers and lakes. The highlight of the two days will be Sunday, when folks will head out to a local fishing hole and put their newly learned skills to the test!

Participants should plan to bring their own or borrowed equipment. A limited number of rods will be available for use; when you register, please let Fish and Game know if you will need to borrow their equipment.

For more information, about this beginning fly fishing workshop, click here.

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Thursday, April 17, 2008

New Hampshire's Trout Fishing Season Opens April 26th

Saturday, April 26th marks the opening fishing season in New Hampshire's designated trout and fly-fishing-only ponds. These trout ponds will remain open through October 15th, 2008.

Many of these ponds are stocked with brook rainbow and brown trout ranging from "yearlings" (8-12 inches), 2-year olds (12-15 inches), and 3+ year olds.

Some of the early season hot spots include: Hot Hole Pond, Clough Pond, French Pond, Mount William Pond, Dublin Lake, and Lucas Pond. As ice in continues to melt in northern regions of the state, other ponds will become hot spots.

Worms and powerbait work well in catching trout. For more information about trout fishing in New Hampshire, click here.

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