I once got a cusk in the passumpsic, so it makes sense they would be in the CT. I got it on a crawler on the bottom of a deep slow pool during open water season. I would think that that would work during the winter too. You could also use a half a dead perch on bottom. Get em that way at willoughby. As for spots, I would think slow deep water are your best bets. dont want current pulling on your lines. that said I would think the moore and comerford resevoirs would be ideal.