As we enter into mid summer, the days are bright, sunny, and hot. Now's the time to fish tailwaters. If you have a small stream that runs cool, 66 degrees or cooler, it's best to fish these small streams in the early AM, when they may even cool overnight. The days can be reserved for other summer doings.
Here are a few of the things I've been doing on these days.
Reading, this little guide is well written. It's concise, and the color photos are splendid.
When fishing the other day, I thought I had lost a fly to the stream side brush. But when I got home I took off my shoes to let them dry on the deck. And what do I see, the fly safely tucked into my shoe lace.
In the Fall 2011 "Trout" magazine are several very good articles on Maine Brook Trout. There's also a article on the Blueback Trout. It's very informative, interesting reading.
I also have been tying a few flies to replace some of the ones that went missing in action.
And enjoying some great table fare........ "Bayou Stew"
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I have been interested in blue back trout and its cousin the sunapee trout for a few years...I am going to need to check that article out.
ReplyDeleteI too have found a number of flies I thought I had lost on the stream in strange places when returning to the truck. Probably the most unusual was in the ear of my young puppy who dove in after a small brown trout I was trying to net. He has better manners now.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have been a busy man. I was up late last night trying to tie up some of your inspiring bombers from the Brookie 5 pak. Hope to try them out tomorrow. That Bayou Stew looks yummo. That insect book looks like it would be quite helpful. Thanks for sharing. Tight Lines.
ReplyDeleteMike C,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I have also had an interest in this elusive char.
Gary Thompson,
Thanks.
That must have been painful for the little guy.
The dog days of summer can be tough on a trout fisherman. A real lack of rain here and high temperatures are just about ending it for me. If things don't chage soon I'll be restocking my fly boxes till fall. lol The stew looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteTrout Magee,
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Your going to love that Bomber.
Bill,
Welcome and thanks.
I have read some of your posts on your blog, and they are great.
I get some small stream action, some of them run cool, even now. Home cooking.
Sounds like some pretty fun things to be doing. Fishing...reading...tying...throw in a little of that stew, and it doesn't get much better than that.
ReplyDeletebird dogs are tough.
ReplyDeleteThese summer days my fishing is concentrated on lakes or ponds but the cool days of fall are really not that far away when those brookies of yours will be dressed up in their FINEST attire.
ReplyDeleteSanders,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I guess your right, those will fill up some time.
Gary Thompson,
Thanks.
I had a few Brits who didn't care how hot it was.
penbayman,
Thanks.
I have had a thought or two about those Autumn brookies.