Fishing in the Berkshires?

[BaitWrangler]

Hello all,

My folks are going to the Berkshires for a couple of weeks during October. My wife and I are going to visit for a few days and I figure between her and my parents I've got to go out and find some fishing for some fresh air! The place is very north in Pittsfield, apparently the "Brodie Mountain Area". The actual accomadation is off of Brodie Mountain Rd. between Routes 7 and 43.

It seems there is a stream that runs parallel with the road, don't know how you would fish it - if it's the type of area you can park and walk or if it's heavily wooded or steep. I also see some big lakes somewhat nearby but I cannot judge distance with maps. Then of course numerous non-labeled ponds.

Any advice on streams, lakes or ponds with minal travel and moderate access would be extremely appreciated.  I like the looks of brook fishing as I don't mind targeting Trout. I am a Carp fisherman however so I'm not really looking for any Bass water. Pike are good though... I thought I heard back when that there was good Pike fishing in the Berkshires... but I can picture some snow maybe in Oct but no ice yet.

Thanks all.

Ed

[JustOsmo]

Ask pikeking. He's from the Berks I believe.

[pikeking]

Hey Baitwrangler, let me know when you are coming. I have a few spots that hold some big trout in your area. I can pick you up if travel is a problem. Big Browns in that river if you know where they are.

[BaitWrangler]

Thanks for the info PK! Jeeze what fate we chatted a bunch last year about bait (before my name change if you remember).  Your my mass counterpart!

I will keep you updated with the dates when I ask my mother.  I bet my wife already knows but I try to avoid comprehending any plans she makes that are not within the next week or two. If I did I'd start forgetting to get up in the morning LOL.

Hopefully I can make this a good trip, I'm supposed to get my R ankle reconstructed at the end of October.   Do they make ice crutches?

[JustOsmo]

  Do they make ice crutches?

Actually, yes they do lol

Cheap one:
http://www.amazon.com/Retractable-Snow-Spike-Canes-Crutches/dp/B002W7CZ3Y

Better but more pricey:
http://www.1800wheelchair.com/asp/view-product.asp?product_id=1735&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=ProductSearch&utm_term=1735

[BaitWrangler]

Jeeze Osmo thats classic!

[JustOsmo]

Jeeze Osmo thats classic!

Oh wow, they have the expensive ones for only 9 bucks on amazon lol

http://www.amazon.com/Duro-Med-Prong-Grip-Crutch-Attachment/dp/B0009STN2E/ref=pd_sim_hpc_1


They are good for canes too for all you old farts. 

[petrgill]

Do they make ice crutches?

We'll just get you some chains for a wheel chair BW.   I'd say nails but that'd be murder on the hands

[pikeking]

How about I just hook a wheel chair up with some skis and hook that to the sled. We will get you out there quick!!!

[rickyriged]

How about I just hook a wheel chair up with some skis and hook that to the sled. We will get you out there quick!!!
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now that would be funny

[pikeking]

Just say the word and we will get working on it... Baitwrangler on wheels!!!