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CORNWALL — There were no New England Slalom Series river races in 2020 because of the COVID-19 quarantine. A happy sign that life is returning to normal: The Housatonic Area Canoe and Kayak Squad (known as the HACKS) held their Covered Bridge Slalom on Sunday, May 16.
A typical dry-dropper rig includes a high-visibility, buoyant dry fly like a Stimulator and a weighted nymph on a dropper. The dropper is attached directly to the bend of the hook on the top fly with a clinch knot. Your mileage will definitely vary. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan
The situation: The angler approaches the little blue line cautiously. The angler, disregarding the stiff joints and aching back, creeps up behind the boulder and peers at the plunge pool. The angler ties on a dry fly, and ever so carefully drops it right where the spooky wild brook trout is probably hiding.
Keaton Terrall, a senior, was the first man on the mound during the Mountaineers’ opening day game Saturday, April 19, against Northwestern Regional. Photo by by Hunter O. Lyle
FALLS VILLAGE — With the knowledge and experience gained from the fall and winter sports seasons, Housatonic Valley Regional High School (HVRHS) has brought sports back for the spring in what looks to be a semblance of normal.
A wild brown trout plucked from the Wachocastinook on March 30. These fish are extremely skittish, hard to catch, and must be returned to the water, unharmed, as soon as possible. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan
The problem: It keeps raining.
The other problem: The nights are still chilly.
A player for Dutchess County’s hometown baseball team, Diaz Pedro of the Hudson Valley Renegades readied himself at home plate with a bat in hand. The Renegades will now be a Yankees affiliate. Photo by Roy Notar
WAPPINGERS FALLS — The Dutchess County Legislature approved a $1.4 million bond resolution to fund critical improvements to Dutchess Stadium on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls on Feb. 4, in hopes of boosting the economy and improving county facilities.
Under the threat of coronavirus, last year’s NCAA basketball tournament was abandoned, leaving a billion dollars in revenue behind and causing a different kind of madness for fans, athletes and athletic programs around the country. A year later, March Madness is back to normal, mostly.
Kent School students on the boys and girls crew teams were working out on the Housatonic River last week. The school will celebrate 100 years of crew competition in spring 2022.
I cleaned out the Fish Closet the other day.
This is no simple matter. The Fish Closet sits beneath a staircase, so the ceiling is sloped. The shelving is at the rear, which means it’s best to put things back there that won’t be needed any time soon. If ever.
This Blackberry River rainbow was caught at Beckley Furnace in North Canaan in early April with a heavy squirmy red worm fly tied by Harold McMillan at Housatonic River Outfitters. The fish was returned to the water unharmed. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan
There was one very good thing that happened in 2020: It was the year I finally got the hang of fishing with specks.
I define “specks” as flies size 20 and smaller.
Itty bitty bugs are present on all trout waters, usually year-round. Trout eat them, and anglers using the right imitations catch the trout.
Except me.
Housatonic Valley Regional High School forward Melody Matsudaira, a sophomore, fought for possession during the team’s last game of the season, against Litchfield High School, on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Photo by Hunter O. Lyle
FALLS VILLAGE — In a season full of questions and uncertainty, the Housatonic Valley Regional High School (HVRHS) girls soccer team made history when they were crowned as Berkshire League Champions for the second consecutive year.
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