Taken from all forums ctfisherman.com en-us Tue, 26 May 2026 09:05:47 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm 5 connecticutfisherman@gmail.com Recent Posts: All allowed forums Recent Posts: All allowed forums https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm Anyone fishing either the WET or BITE bass trails???? https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859905#Post1859905 mattmann7
on: 27 minutes 53 seconds ago

Originally Posted By: TonyPepperoni
Use to fish the wet trail. It use to be open, haven’t been able to fish it in years due to work and timing issues but it use to be a great reason to hit the water wend nights. I could likely reach out to someone and get more current info if you would like. I believe tbautoman on this site was involved in the organization of the wet tournament, not sure if he still is or not.


I appreciate that. Not sure if I will fish many this year but it will be good for future reference.

Around 2005 to 2009 I fished a few Wednesday evenings and some of Densiks also. Plus his dad and uncle ran weekend day tournaments. I fished Tuesdays with the club I still belong to after that period. I fished a Saturday club and opens on our weeks off from 1991 till about 6 years ago. When Zeke started BITE I fished some of those on Saturdays. Then I fished Sundays in Massachusetts in a trolling motor only club for a bunch of years. Monday to Friday I built stairs as a subcontractor in 3 states after going to the gym at 4. At peak I was fishing about 40 tournaments a year. I am 67 and wonder where all my energy went.

My grandson asked me if I need a partner for any Thursday tournaments. He sells Jeeps for Mitchell in Canton.( shameless plug--my GF picked up a 2025 with 2k miles from him last week) He also has his realtor license in Massachusetts and Thursday is his day off between the 2. As soon as I straighten out my motor I am going to fish the Thursday at Congamond evening tournaments with him. The Tuesday trail is invitation only. We have 15 more tournaments scheduled. He fished one with me 3 years ago. He had never made a cast before. One of the first fish he caught he reeled it right to the tip. I just happened to turn around and he had the fish almost to my chest. The tournament was on lower Bolton. I found a weed patch that was loaded with bass. He outfished me and we finished a few ounces out of getting paid]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 08:37:54 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859905#Post1859905 Sebec Lake Maine Memorial day weekend 2026 https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859904#Post1859904 Sebecsalmon
on: 40 minutes 52 seconds ago

Opened the Maine lake house on Sebec this past weekend. Fished for Landlocked Salmon as usual. The fishing was pretty good, caught 23 total for the weekend. Kept 4 for the smoker.

]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 08:24:55 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859904#Post1859904 2026 CTF Bass mainiacs May16-23rd https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859903#Post1859903 Don D
on: Today at 06:24 AM

Nice looking fish guys. Crappie fish fry. Great looking trip.]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 06:24:43 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859903#Post1859903 Onset 5/17+18 blackfish and porgy’s https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859902#Post1859902 duckhuntingfreak
on: Yesterday at 10:20 PM

Farther out and a little to the south. You were where the stripers were!]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 22:20:52 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859902#Post1859902 FISHING DAYS ARE DONE. Everything for $180. If not sold by Friday all will be put at a tag sale. https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859901#Post1859901 earl bird
on: Yesterday at 06:03 PM

Bump]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 18:03:46 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859901#Post1859901 Bass Tracker 40th Anniversary (2018) Edition,Very lightly used, Excellent Condition $11,500. https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859900#Post1859900 MikeV
on: Yesterday at 10:09 AM

The Bass Tracker 40th Anniversary Heritage Edition, released in 2018, celebrated the brand's 1978 launch by offering a nostalgic design with modern performance. Known for an iconic "retro" look, it came as a complete package (boat, motor, trolling motor, fish finder and trailer).






This boat features:
All-welded 16' 8" aluminum hull with a full-length longitudinal stringer system and box-beam transom for durability.

Factory-rigged with a 40 HP Mercury four-stroke outboard, Minn Kota trolling motor, Lowrance Fishfinder

ProSport 2 Bank Marine Battery Charger: fully automatic, multistage on-board charger. This unit provides batter diagnostics, charging, conditioning, auto maintain and storage reconditioning for the main/starter and trolling motor batteries. Full spare/ lock ( for trailer) added.

Two folding fishing seats, lockable bow/aft storage, side rod storage, 9-gallon aerated livewell, one lean seat, PDFs, full outdoor cover.






Link for More information: https://www.google.com/search?q=bass+tracker+40th+anniversary+edition

I am the original owner. I am selling the boat because I no longer use it. I moved from Tolland to Old Lyme. I purchased a 20’ center console at the end of 2023 and have fished it and a kayak in Long Island Sound exclusively since. I purchased this Bass Tracker in August 2018. The boat was stored in a heated garage until 2024. I took the boat out last week. Everything works as it did the day I purchased it. Carpet and seats are clean, undamaged with minimal wear. Boat comes with a current registration, original title for the boat and trailer, all original user manuals, and record of professional maintenance. You are welcome to bring a mechanic or I can drive the boat/trailer to their shop for a review once your offer is accepted. This is a very clean, lightly used boat in excellent condition. Launch it and fish. $11,500.
Call/Text Mike at 860 670 6909 to purchase]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 10:09:24 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859900#Post1859900 Large landing boat net https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859899#Post1859899 SKUNKEDALOT
on: Yesterday at 10:04 AM

Starting to reduce inventory-
Mint condition- do not own boat anymore-
Large boat net
Perfect for stripers/bluefish/albies/tog/ pike etc.
asking 20 bucks. Net is in Glastonbury. Will meet depending on distance.
pm as interested.
thanks for looking]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 10:04:17 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859899#Post1859899 22 Tripp Angler Project Boat & Trailer https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859898#Post1859898 Doormat
on: Yesterday at 08:43 AM

Boat and trailer $3500

I paid $1500 for the hull. The trailer came to me in a deal with another boat on it but has never been in the water. Only used for storage.]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 08:43:30 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859898#Post1859898 Smallie Fishing https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859894#Post1859894 MikeV
on: Yesterday at 07:30 AM

Pete,

I used to fish the CT River North of Hartford. I have not fished it in several years but it was a beautiful place that more often than not would provide good to excellent small-mouth fishing. There is a wide variety of fishing habitat consisting of shallow sandy bottom, rocky bottom, densely weeded flats, and slower sections with a lot of dead falls. Figure out which of these are preferred on a given day and you will do nicely. In addition to small-mouth you will frequently see and occasionally catch large mouth, schoolie stripers, Northern Pike, large catfish and carp the size of 1/4 beer kegs. Check the river details before making the trip. You want "middle of the road" conditions. Too slow & low, fish will be lethargic, you will have limited or no access (the river has a very shallow corridor in which you can travel safely)to many of the prime northern spots. Too much water & current and your drift speed will be better suited to catching tuna and you will have to contend with a lot of large & dangerous floating trees and limbs. It is a tricky place to fish which makes keeps the traffic down and the fishing worth the effort. I generally would launch from Barber Street (large launch, West side of river, just south of R291 Bridge) or Verbert Street (East side a little further north) and run up the main river to or fairly close to the R91 bridge. Depending on water conditions it takes about 15 minutes. You should be super careful once you get past the first island and continue staying on the left side of the main river close to the second island. You need a tin boat with a 10HP or better and a trolling motor to effectively fish this area. It might be doable with Kayaks if you fish with a buddy and two vehicles drop off someplace near the 91 bridge and have the second car/truck waiting at Verbert street or Barber Street.

I liked to throw large (6-8") silver & black or gold & black jointed Rapalas or soft plastics to and along side the dead falls. It is a tough place to fish solo. You will really benefit from a having 2 guys so one can maneuver the boat while one is hooked up.

PM me if you have any questions.

MikeV]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 07:30:28 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859894#Post1859894 Connecticut/Farmington Rivers Shad https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859893#Post1859893 Buck
on: 05/24/26 04:26 PM

Nice trip, glad you guys are getting out.]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 16:26:26 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859893#Post1859893