Monday, December 26, 2011

Making It


As I sat at my desk laying out this post, trying to put my thoughts down in words that would describe them. I looked at the cup of black hot coffee and realized how after these so many years how much this beverage means to me. A cup of strong "joe" in the AM and the cob webs in the brain start to fall apart, and clear thoughts start to appear. Such is the case today.




The "Housatonic Special" a simple bucktail pattern created by Walt Stockman. I saw the bucktail in "Forgotten Flies" and it looked to be a fly that a brown trout would show interest in. I have not fished it as of yet, but plan to soon.



A box of flies sits on a window sill. The warm sun shines on it. It is full of flies that bring trout that dwell in small streams to the surface. My thoughts are of such a day, a day which is months away.



Warm days, dry flies, and the wild brook trout that rise to them.

Thanks to......Black, hot, Nantucket Blend for making this possible.



22 comments:

  1. I think every morning would be a complete disaster if i did not have a good cup of coffee. Your fly box looks ready for action.

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  2. Brt Trt,
    I don't care for de-caffe & I recently gave up caffeinated coffee during the work week, and so I look forward to Saturdays & Sundays when I do have a morning cup of the black Devil.
    I do miss dancing with that old friend every weekday morning.....DRYFLYGUY

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  3. I'm sitting here drinking a nice cup of coffee enjoying your post. Let us know how the streamer does.

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  4. Ahhh, the sacred morning cup. The bucktail looks nice. I need to tie myself up some B.Ts.

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  5. Savage,
    Thanks.
    I hear you. I need the boost too.

    DRYFLYGUY,
    Thanks.
    Drinking d-caf is like drinking hot water. Well you have one thing to enjoy on weekends.

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  6. RKM,
    Thanks.
    Drinking coffee,eh. I thought you would be on a small stream educating wild trout on what not to eat.

    Johnny Utah,
    Thanks.
    Bucktails, simple and most of them are effective.

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  7. Ah...a strong cuppa woke my mind as did this post. Wonderful read. Beautiful photos. It will be a good day...

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  8. I don't know if I could live life without coffee.
    Great post and awesome pictures.

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  9. Great pics. The housatonic special looks simple but effective. The fly box reminds me of what I/ have to do this winter, tie some new flies. Happy Holidays to all

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  10. Every morning starts with 2 cups of something like Southern Pecan, Hazelnut, or Kona Macadamia. Then if I'm off to the lake or stream, a third cup from Cooks Station or Starbucks will fill the bill. Always the leaded kind although decaf coffee is 3% caffine and regular is 5% there isn't really much difference.

    Mark

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  11. e.m.b.,
    Thanks.
    I'm happy this blog had a nice effect on you.

    G Lech,
    Thanks.
    From what I've read most of us agree.

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  12. Joe,
    Thanks.
    The one reason to enjoy winter....fly tying.

    Shoreman,
    Thanks.
    Mark, your a man who loves his Java.

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  13. Coffee is a magical brew...love those flies.

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  14. Yes I agree! What would be done without some coffee in the morning? Nice flies and a lovely brookie by the way. Have fun!

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  15. Sanders,
    Thanks.
    Yes sir, black hot and strong.

    The Jassid Man,
    Thanks.
    Not very much I would guess.

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  16. That brookie shot is outstanding! Nice work.

    I enjoy your site. Added you to my blogroll. Keep up the great work sir.

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  17. It's a close second to beer....yummy delicious beer.

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  18. JBR,
    Thanks.
    Sometimes the camera performs well.
    I appreciate your stopping by.

    Gary Thompson,
    Thanks.
    Wonderful preferences.

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  19. Great post. I love the box of hooks under your streamer.

    I too appreciate the way coffee works in the morning and how a good pint works in the evening. They've been helping fishermen cope with real life for hundreds of years.

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  20. Voyageur.Pursuits,
    Thanks.
    Old Mustads, you can still find them on Ebay.
    Coffee and a pint...helping anglers cope.
    How true.

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  21. Love the mug. Almost as pretty as the brookie...

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  22. CD,
    Thanks.
    The fluid in the mug, as well as the brookie give one a nice warm feeling.

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