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Dec 8, 2012 · Forest Lodge in Upton has both sporting and literary significance, but owner Aldro French, 70, says 'It's time to sell ... I want to go.'.
Aug 28, 2014 · The Summer House is now the headquarters for Aldro French's Rapid River Fly Fishing (see sidebar.) Most of the fishing on the Rapid takes place in the approximately 21/2 miles of pockets and pools between Lower Dam and Lake Umbagog.
Aug 4, 2006 · Rapid River Fly Fishing (207-650-3890), run by Aldro French, offers fishing guide service in the Rapid River area.
Aug 27, 2009 · Aldro French and his wife have owned the property for the past 40 years and operate a bed and breakfast in both the houses and an Orvis Pro fly shop in the guide's house.
- Middle Dam
- Flies
- Smallmouth Bass
Over the past few years, three factors have contributed to the quality fishery the Rapid is today. First, higher minimum flows from Middle Dam have allowed insect life and fish to thrive. Second, the progression towards catch and release has offset the growing number of fishermen on the river from substantially impacting the fish populations. Final...
Typical patterns Typical northeast hatch patterns are found on the Rapid throughout the season. In the fall, look for big stoneflies hatching in the afternoon. Large stimulators and adult stonefly patterns will provide plenty of dry fly action. The hot fly on this trip was Bob Swanson’s Stonefly, tied by local tier Doug Mawhinney. Since the home of...
Smallmouth in the Rapid According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, thirteen smallmouth bass were reportedly caught in the lower stretches of the Rapid River in 1998 and 1999. A large population of smallmouth bass were illegally introduced in Umbagog Lake during the 1980s and are undoubtedly coming up the river from there. T...
On my way back to the lodge, I ran into Aldro French, the owner of the little shack, and we immediately became friends. Several months later, that terrible knock came on my door at 5 a.m. I am not sure why, but after that, Aldro French was one of the first nonfamily members I contacted.
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