Did the Shepaug get any salmon? You might have better luck checking out the lower Housatonic or the Naugatuck rivers. I like a few lures by Thompson, especially their twin-blade, feather-less spinners with a red/gold color selection. Here's a tip: Salmon can be VERY territorial and will attack without being hungry. If you can spot one, put that lure right on it's nose. Keep trying and BE PATIENT, you'll probably provoke an attack.