CVTU’s December Chapter Meeting saw an all-time high in attendance. The Zoom meeting room limit of 100 was reached shortly after the start of the meeting at 7:30 Wednesday night the 9th. Zack St. Amand and Derrick Kirkpatrick presented a very informative presentation on Winter Trout Fishing on the Farmington. Both Derrick and Zach were able to draw in several of their clients and followers from all around the state and region. There were plenty of CVTU’s regular members and many new faces as well.
Zack and Derrick covered 4 separate segments during the 1:50 minute presentation. They started with a very educational segment on “what to wear”. It is something that many of us have never really though that much about. You don’t just throw on a whole bunch of layers. There is a specific methodology to layering that will help keep you warm, even on the coldest days. They shared the benefits of wool vs. fleece, upsizing your boots, breathable vs. neoprene, wind protection, and even when to pee. All of it made sense and many attendees are sure to change their approach to layering.
Derrick Kirkpatrick
Zach St. Amand
They followed that segment with discussions on early, mid and late winter fishing, covering everything from tight-lining, indicator nymphing and dry fly fishing. They say there are 40 fish days out there in the winter and I for one, believe them. If I follow their lead from this presentation, maybe I’ll catch 4. That would be fine with me.
If you were unable to attend, you can find a replay of the meeting on the CVTU YouTube channel here.
Zach and Derrick can be found on the web at the following links. Their rates for guided trips are very reasonable and once you start following them on Instagram, you’ll be itching to get out on the river with either one.
Derrick Kirkpatrick - ctfishguides.com - Instagram - instagram.com/ctfishguides
Zach St. Amand - fishingwithzach.com - Instagram - instagram.com/fishingwithzach