When I started this blog a little over a year ago I never thought it would be this rewarding. This will be my 200th post.
I have written about everything from fishing, fly tying, food, and about family. Small streams and wild trout, the beautiful places I have found them, from mountain freestone to slow meandering streams.
I am not a gifted writer who can say a lot of what I feel into words, so I try to put those feelings into photos instead.
I have enjoyed telling you of my times on the waters, and along the waters. I hope you have enjoyed reading of these. I will continue to try to provide you with my best.
Thank you.
Below are some photos of a few past posts.
A pristine natural environment...... where wild trout live.
Beautiful wild trout
Jeanette, a wife, mother, and a friend. She has accompanied me on so many of my adventures. She has bushwhacked, camped, got rained on, snowed on, chased away black bears, black flies, and so much more. I have enjoyed her company.
She is also a staunch supporter of wild trout.
I have been tying flies for a few years. These two streamers are from the starting point.
They are named for my two grandchildren, to commemorate their birth.
The fly on the right is my first streamer, "Morgans Fancy" it was tied about 10 years ago. The streamer on the left is "Ethans Special" tied 8 years ago.
These are what I consider the best dry fly for wild trout. "The Ausable Bomber".
This fly has accounted for more wild trout than any other fly I fish.
A wild brook trout, a native to my state of Connecticut. He will always be my number 1.
As my granddaughter Morgan once said when asked what do you like better.... big trout, or little trout. She quickly replied...... lil trout.
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Nice work writing 200 posts. I caught my first wild brookie this week. It's the highlight of the trip for me so far.
ReplyDelete200 posts and every single one Grade A! thanks for everything.
ReplyDeleteKev2380,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Congrats on your first wild brookie.
I'm looking forward to your report.
Savage,
Thanks, It's much appreciated.
Congrats Alan on your 200th post! I look forward to the next 200 and beyond. Your blog has been one of my top favorites to read even before I began blogging myself. Your descriptions and pictures have made me feel as though I was back on my favorite kinds of streams fishing for those little jewels we call brook trout. All I can say is thanks and keep it up.
ReplyDeleteAlan,
ReplyDeleteNice job my friend. Look forward to many more posts over the years to come. We need to get together and fish a cold water wild trout stream soon. I know a few. ;-)
My best to you, Jeanette & the family,
John
Congrats on your milestone. You put out a great blog and I always look forward to reading about your latest wild trout adventure. Those replica trout in your first picture are beautiful and the same goes for the rest of the trout pictured.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! And although I'm a recent follower....haven't caught all 200, I've loved what I've read and seen. Keep it up, and thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, 200 posts is one heck of an accomplishment. I always enjoy reading your latest posts. And of course I am always impressed with the new flies and streamers that you share. Thanks for sharing all the great food pics too. I have even more of an appreciation for chasing wild trout just from reading your blog. Here's to 200 and beyond. Thanks again for all the great pics and info. Tight Lines.
ReplyDeleteBrkTrt, your words complement your wonderful photos, giving context that adds another dimension. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on reaching 200 posts! I always enjoy your pictures. Your streamers are things of beauty to me as I'm a sucker for classic streamers.
ReplyDeleteKiwi, and Apache Trout,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
George, and emb,
Thanks
Trout Magee, and Gary,
ReplyDeleteThanks
Bill,
Thanks
Hey Alan,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lessons (and flies)from afar, the pictures that inspire me to keep on pursuing this new addiction, the insight and history to places I may have never known and the pictures of the food that drive me to the frig (and eventually to the gym to work off the calories).
Of course congratulations and here is to the next 200 entries.
Ed,
ReplyDeleteYour welcome.
It's a blog I follow, and enjoy. Well done.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a great pleasure reading your blog for the past 6 months or more. Congrats on your 200th and keep up the exceptional work!
ReplyDeleteFlyfishermanrichard,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I appreciate it.
penbayman,
Thanks.
I'll give it my best.
Thank you, Brk Trt. 200 posts is a great milestone. I enjoy the great pics and flies you share with us.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the next 200!