2-26-2022 North Country Angling-trout habitat

Tree cutting in the Saco River has destroyed vital trout habitat. (STEVE ANGERS PHOTO)

The angler walked through the door of North Country Angler and was not smiling. It is rare that an angler enters the shop with no smile. A fly shop is nirvana to the angler. A refuge from the stress of everyday life.

“You won’t believe what happened to me last night at First Bridge,” said the angler. “I was fishing at Pat’s Rock and a great red quill hatch was on. As I waded out into the run, I saw a nice brown trout rising. I cast above the fish and just as the fly approached the trout I was hit from behind. A kayak ran me down!”

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Jacob and Al

Sounds similar to the discussion about Whitaker woods a couple of years ago. Public lands are for the enjoyment of all. Limiting use to a select few is not proper. Yes, a few problems do happen. But, one grouchy boater, or fly fisherman, should not be reason enough to limit use for so many other pleasant people.

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