Miller's River - MA

• Hopper

• Turk's Tarantula

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  Splitsville Beetle

• Schultzy's Low Water Crayfish

• Krystal Bugger

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  Cone Head Muddler Minnow

Jay Aylward's Recommended Gear

• Best Leader:

  

  Super Strong Plus Leaders

• Best Tippet:

  

  SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools

• Best Fly Fishing Rod:

  

  5-Weight 9' Fly Rod

• Best Floating Fly Line:

  WF Trout Fly Line

• Best Sinking Fly Line:

  Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line

Description: About Miller's River

The Miller's river is a famous trout river drawing European fly anglers as early as 1860. Things are a little different now compared to those historical accounts. But there are LOTS of bugs in the river and maintains its seclusion, beauty, and technical fishing. Because most of the river is surrounded by Oaks and Hemlocks, there is a tannin stain that disguises the true depth of the water. This river responds quickly to precipitation events, and may take an extra day or two to come back into shape. So be sure to check the flows before you head out. There are many browns and brookies in this river, and the state stocks rainbows. The trout fishing is best early and late season. There are good hatches of hendricksons, march browns, yellow sallies, caddis, and sulphers. This is a great smallmouth fishery. During and around the hot weather target the robust smallies located in this river. These fish are typically targeted in lower water and using a long leader with hoppers is really fun.

Nearest Airport:

Logan

Hatches:

Hendrickson Caddis Sulpher trico

Best Time to Fish:

Early and late