{"product_id":"fly-fishing-guide-to-the-farmington-river-locations-hatches-flies-and-seasonal-strategies","title":"Fly Fishing Guide to the Farmington River: Locations, Hatches, Flies, and Seasonal Strategies","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover one of the Northeast’s premier trout fisheries with this comprehensive guide to Connecticut’s Farmington River. Drawing on a lifetime of experience, local angler Steve Culton shares the knowledge, techniques, and strategies anglers need to make the most of this remarkable year-round fishery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom tumbling pocketwater to quiet pools, the Farmington offers an impressive variety of water and fishing opportunities. Culton breaks down how to approach the river throughout the seasons, with practical advice on matching the hatch, reading water, fly selection, tactics and techniques, access points, etiquette, and conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps and color photography help anglers better understand the river, while proven patterns and local insight provide valuable information for both first-time visitors and experienced Farmington regulars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re planning your first trip or looking to deepen your knowledge of this celebrated tailwater, this guide is an essential resource for fishing the Farmington River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Local knowledge is key when it comes to learning a new waterway, and it takes a lifetime to learn how to effectively fly fish a river system as complex as Connecticut’s Farmington River. Luckily, Steve Culton shares his lifetime of experience on this beautiful but challenging tailwater river with his readers.” — George Daniel, author, instructor, and director of the Joe Humphreys Fly Fishing Program at Penn State University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The Farmington River deserves a guide as exceptional as its fishing, and Steve Culton is the perfect author. Packed with proven patterns, detailed access points, and practical strategies, it’s the definitive resource for anyone fishing this remarkable river.” — Tim Cammisa, author of \u003cem\u003eTying Euro Nymphs and Other Competition Favorites\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Steve Culton is a true master at his craft. This book is filled with helpful tips on matching the hatch, river access, tactics and techniques, seasonal strategies, etiquette, conservation, reading the river, and much more. It will no doubt stack the odds in your favor the next time you visit the Farmington River, and it’s a must-have book for any serious angler’s library.” — Pat Dorsey, author and head guide and co-owner of the Blue Quill Angler fly shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteve Culton has been fly fishing and writing about the sport for decades and has fished the Farmington River since the 1970s. His work has appeared in \u003cem\u003eField \u0026amp; Stream\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAmerican Angler\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Flyfish Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Drake\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFlyfishing \u0026amp; Tying Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEastern Fly Fishing\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFly Rod \u0026amp; Reel Online\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eMid-Atlantic Fly Fishing Guide\u003c\/em\u003e. Culton is a member of the Regal Vise Pro Staff and lives in Durham, Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColor photos and maps\u003cbr\u003e6 x 9 inches\u003cbr\u003e256 pages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MidCurrent Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52341746270498,"sku":"081177693X","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/0114\/0845\/files\/081177693X_lg.jpg?v=1787145671","url":"https:\/\/shop.midcurrent.com\/products\/fly-fishing-guide-to-the-farmington-river-locations-hatches-flies-and-seasonal-strategies","provider":"Midcurrent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}