Some days as we begin our fishing adventure, it can almost be a success without even casting a fly. Yesterday was one of those days. As I was pulling into a parking area that borders a wild trout stream I was greeted with this magnificent display of wild flowers.
Upon viewing these I said this is my day, it can't get any better. But that was to be topped by the beauty along the wet stream.
We had received a few showers the night before, and the woods were very damp, and that earthy smell was all around, mixing with the scent of wild flowers and fir trees. The air temps were on the rise, from the nightly low of about 58 degrees. There was a nice breeze, which helped to control the bug population.
I was going to fish dry flies today, and the Bomber was first up. I knew he would not strike out so he pretty much would be the only fly of the outing.
It did not take long before the Bomber was hit by a wonderful little wild resident.
I admired its beauty momentarily, slipping the hook out and letting him go. He was not to be seen in a heartbeat.
The few hours spent here today were enough to refresh the body and mind.......
Along this small run I was given a performance of the life in the wild.
A dragon fly was what looked to be dropping eggs in the stream was attacked by a small brook trout of about 5 inches. As the fly landed and lifted up off the water several times, the brookie tried to grab her. In the end the fly won out.
Wild tenacity on both parts.
Brook trout places, water temps on this stream 64 degrees.
A wild gem
Its not a wild trout, but its beauty can't be denied.
Along this deep dark run the fly was taken by a very beautiful brookie. In good shape, he actually put a bend in the 2wt.............. This was One of Those Days
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"it can almost be a success without even casting a fly" I can totally relate. Great post. Those fish just seem to be more vibrant than brooks I see from the smokies.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, Brk Trt. That second brookie could have very well been the momma for the first. Very nice report and fish. We have been having a great spring/summer here in the Northeast (as compared to last year). Let's count our blessings and hope it continues.
ReplyDeleteThough I always prefer to catch a least one fish I have yet to be disapointed with a day out on the stream. The sights and smells you describe in many of your posts are the things that make any trip outdoors worth it.
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The colors seem to vary from stream to stream. I have a few from another stream that were almost black.
deanwo,
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The streams here are in pretty good shape. Last summer at this time we were in a hot dry spell, and it did last the summer.
I love days like this! Great post. Love reading about your adventures.
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A trout on the fly, coming to hand, and a return to the waters is always welcomed. But like you those fishless days are just as rewarding. All we have to do is look around.
Bruce,
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I enjoy bringing them to you and my other followers.
The first photo says it all. Can't get much better than that. Glad you were able to have such a good day walking along a stream.
ReplyDeletenice that some fish showed up as well!
Those were some colorful Brookies...kind of matches the colorful surroundings with all those flowers.
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Sanders,
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Ditto on the first photo, also the cooperation of the brookies.
Passinthru Outdoors,
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As pretty as they are now, come October, oh man.
What I wouldn't do for a cool morning like that. Still waiting for my rod to arrive and going stir crazy! That Brookie is an absolute beauty. Bomber hits the target again. Thanks for sharing all the pics of the surrounding beauty. Tight Lines and cool breezes.
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Cool mornings are few come July and August.
Our wild flower meadows are all but extinct. Over 95% of the English wild flower meadows have disappeared in my life time. This is due in some part to urban sprawl but mainly to "modern" farming practices. A very few enlightened people are trying to reverse the harm done but it is the work of millennia to put things right, not a few short decades...
ReplyDeleteGuard yours as well as you can before it is too late everywhere!
"You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone"
Regular Rod
Sometimes the fishing can be secondary to the awe inspiring grandeur of nature on display alongside a parking lot or in our backyard or a cool, dark trout pool.
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