Hello all, my name is Paul.
Getting back into fishing.
On the advice of a friend I just purchased Okuma Avenger ABF-40b and a Berkley Lightning Rod.
When not fishing and learning from him, I will be taking myself to Quabbin or the Westfield River in West Springfield near Mitteneague.
My questions would be what to fish and where to fish the Westfield River during different times and season.
Thank you in advance!
Getting back into fishing.
On the advice of a friend I just purchased Okuma Avenger ABF-40b and a Berkley Lightning Rod.
When not fishing and learning from him, I will be taking myself to Quabbin or the Westfield River in West Springfield near Mitteneague.
My questions would be what to fish and where to fish the Westfield River during different times and season.
Thank you in advance!
Hi Paul and welcome to the site!
I'm out in WMass as well, and have only hit the area of the Westfield River you noted for Smallmouth. Have had more success for them up near the center of town.
To help you out more, will you be fishing from shore? Kayak?
Also, what species are you targeting in particular? I may be able to help you out for bass, but the only Trout I land are bycatch.
I'm out in WMass as well, and have only hit the area of the Westfield River you noted for Smallmouth. Have had more success for them up near the center of town.
To help you out more, will you be fishing from shore? Kayak?
Also, what species are you targeting in particular? I may be able to help you out for bass, but the only Trout I land are bycatch.
You should do fine in hose areas for a number of species. Hampton Ponds are stocked with Trout yearly and have plenty of Largemouth, Panfish, and Pickerel. Trout and Smallmouth in the Westfield.
If you're using lures, there's a ton of good info all over this site (and others) to get you started. Floating and suspending jerkbaits are good to start with. They'll catch everything that swims. Experiment with colors.
If you're using lures, there's a ton of good info all over this site (and others) to get you started. Floating and suspending jerkbaits are good to start with. They'll catch everything that swims. Experiment with colors.
Thank you Rivethead, I will give the lures a try and experiment with colors. Pickerel and Trout and Smallmouth all sound great.
@ ejoy. Plenty of area are accessible either through Robinson State Forest or Mitteneague Park or all along RT 20. I'm still too new to give you exact spots.
@ ejoy. Plenty of area are accessible either through Robinson State Forest or Mitteneague Park or all along RT 20. I'm still too new to give you exact spots.
