The Vermont regular trout season closes this coming Wednesday, October 31st 2012. I hope everyone had a great season and please check back as I will continue to post updates. Woodcock season overlaps with deer season this year. Then its looking forward to ice fishing. The 2013 booking season for prime dates and repeaters has begun... but will really get started next month. Thanks for the view!

American Woodcock back feather are really good soft hackle material!

The next 3 weeks will be primarily about Woodcock and Grouse hunting....check other the other blog at www.vermontbirdhunting.blogspot.com

This last Saturday, October 6th was an ELECTRIC DAY on the Battenkill. With a rain of leaves and debris in the water, the only option was deep indicator fishing. A size 12 Kashner Hide A Bead was the pattern. My client had a camera with him so I guess all the stars were lined up....this old jaded guide even left with a new bounce in my step. What a day! This is a true STUD! A 23" Battenkill Brown Trout

This is a 20-21" female Brown Trout

This is an average Battenkill Brown Trout