In the next few posts I will attempt to tell a story. It will have something to say about the brook trout, and my ramblings to encounter him.
He is a native to cold waters, having been here since the heavy ice rivers brought his ancestors to us. If you look at the white tips on his fins you can still see the remnants of his icy past.
He is a beautiful specimen of natures finest art. His home is the mountain stream, beautiful, but also hostile. He is found in the deep cold water lakes, as well as in the salty waters of the sea.
His needs are simple, but sometimes difficult to find. Clean water, food, and the ability to reproduce. Nature has given the brook trout this, all we have to do is protect it.
A free flowing stream. This one is protected, for it's fortunate to flow through land given free, and trusted to remain as so.
Little stream side wildflowers, seem to bow where this wild king swims.
You could write volumes about this wild char.... its not necessary, just look at the photo.
We have gone to some wilderness wild protected waters. And with our heavy equipment helped to enhance his home.
Royalty, living in a meager home.... their home.
Hey Alan...nice post. As long as there are people like yourself, I don't think the brook trout have much to worry about. By spreading the word, you get more people (like myself) continuing the efforts to keep the streams clean and the fish vibrant. Keep the effort going Professor.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. I'm with you...all one has to do is look at a picture of a wild brookie in it's natural setting and you can begin to understand why they are admired so. I admire them even more knowing what they have had to do just survive despite what we as a speices have done to wreck their habitat. I'm glad to know that there are others out there who will speak up for them and make people aware of what could be lost if we are not more careful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful writing. I've just recently fallen in love with brookies, having caught my first this past weekend. "If you look at the white tips on his fins you can still see the remnants of his icy past." Beautiful...
ReplyDeleteThere is something to be said for hard work and protecting friends like that. Beautiful writing, for a beautiful fish.
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A fellow from Massachusetts, Warren Winders, who has done many years of restoration work on Red Brook, said....The brook trout has been kicked around for to many years. Now is the time to take care of them.
Kiwi,
Thanks.
We as fly fishers, must also become stewards and try to show all the importance of this fish, along with the protection of its habitat.
emb,
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I can see from your last few blog posts how the brook trout has managed to get into your mind as well as your heart.
Sanders,
Thanks.
It's very much appreciated.
Great stuff here BrkTrt. They really are a special fish. A fish where size just doesn't matter. Where their beauty outweighs everything. To think that our ancestors, Native Americans once appreciated their beauty too, is something special. Thanks for all the great fly patterns to help trick these special little guys. Tight lines.
ReplyDeleteLove that water and I need to get out again soon to chase some Brookies again!
ReplyDeleteTrout Magee,
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They take what their environment gives them, and their beauty comes forth.
Troutdawg,
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They do live in some pretty places. I hope you can get out soon.
A predator with an aggressive attitude but wary, ever on alert for danger..sensitive to change in it's element but adaptable..a survivor and very worthy adversary!
ReplyDeleteVery nice post. I have tried to do a blog post about my love for the brook trout and come up empty every time. But Like you said "You could write volumes about this wild char.... its not necessary, just look at the photo." I too find a simple photo explains this fish best. I'm looking forward to reading your next post regarding the brook trout.
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You have said it very well.
George,
Thanks.
You can tell so much from a photo. This is a good thing, for I can't find the words sometimes.