Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Streams, Rediscovered


I had the pleasure of fishing several small streams yesterday. These streams are located pretty close to each other, being within 15 miles. I guess by today's standards that's close. The weather was a light overcast, with some breaks of sun. The air temp a comfortable 70 or so. What I noticed is how great these streams are in. They had wonderful flows and the water temps were 60 or so. A few of these waters I have not fished in years, don't ask me why because I couldn't give you an answer.

Well armed with a box of dries and wets, my small stream selection, and the 2wt I started to rediscover these waters. It was not long before the first little guy went for the Pin. He did not hookup, but a good sign. As the hours went by these small waters gave me the pleasure of their beauty as well as the jewels they hold.

Streamside beauty comes in many forms.


This pool was a challenge. After many attempts to put my fly in that sweet spot, its where the foam lies against the boulder and the log. I managed to drift the Bomber into position and the trout hit. I managed to bring a fine brookie to my hand. He appeared to be a fish of 12 inches. As I lay my hand under his body he twisted and was back into his refuge. His photo is in my mind and perhaps at another meeting a hard photo will be offered.


These streams gave me a wonderful day.


Taken this day on only two flies. I can never get enough of these wild streams and what they have to offer.






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20 comments:

  1. Wonderful streams and brook trout! I can imagine that you had a lovely time fishing for brookies with light gear.
    Have fun fly fishing in small streams,
    Mats Olsson

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    1. The Jassid Man,
      Thanks.
      Those little guys will test a 2wt.

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  2. If you ask me...you couldn't ask for a better day.

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  3. Fun, fun, fun. Got to love it.

    Mark

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    1. Shoreman,
      Thanks.
      Small streams are a great place to and read a book....any suggestions.

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  4. Brk
    A few questions----were all the brooks taken on dries, and what length rod was you using? One area with the fallen tress would have been a challenge for me. I know you don't fish the Tenkara but would that type rod work in those tight areas? As always fantastic looking waters.

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    1. Bill Trussell,
      Thanks.
      Mostly on dries, a few were taken on wets. A TFO 6ft 2wt. I think Tenkara would be right at home.

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  5. It must have been nice to spend some time reintroducing yourself to the fish of those streams...next time, don't wait so long to go back.

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    1. Sanders,
      Thanks.
      I don't know why I was absent for so long. It seem the car is pointed in the opposite direction.

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  6. Alan, beautiful and challenging looking water to me. I love those small beautiful brookies!

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    1. Howard Levett,
      Thanks.
      Those little guys are something special.

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  7. Hey, I bet that spider could bite through your waders. Great shots of the river! I am glad you had a great day! thanks for sharing.

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    1. Savage,
      Thanks.
      Spiders, bees and snakes scare the hell out of me.
      A great day for sure.

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    1. TROUT1,
      Thanks.
      I'm getting the urge to fish the Farmington, especially after reading your reports.

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  9. Some beautiful waters and trout Alan. Wish I was there every time I read your blog.

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    1. Darren MacEachern,
      Thanks.
      If your not doing anything this weekend come on down. I'll put you on a stream just like it.

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