Wednesday, March 25, 2015

A Fishing Report 3-24-15

Yesterday I had a yearly eye exam. The appointment was for 8am and I must say it was a excellent one. The only problem is the drops they put in your eyes really opens them up, for several hours you had better keep sun glasses on or your in big trouble. Luckily by noon time I was functional and I was going fishing. The sun was bright and beautiful, and the temps were not to bad. The stream had some dark snowy parts but the melt was on all be it slow which is a good thing 'cause the water remains clear.

As you can see from this picture water clarity doesn't get much clearer. I was fishing a semi dry fly, that is it was just under the surface. I could see the trout follow the fly but not actually strike. I continued to fish the fly in the same manner and was rewarded with a solid hit. The fly was in his mouth and was close before he spit the hook. The same action continued for the next hour with a hookup and LDR. These fish were active with most of the activity taking in the riffles.


In this short stretch of stream my fly was struck several times as it was pulled through the riffles. I knew that sooner rather than later I would make a secure hookup.


And I did. Finally a brook trout grabbed the fly in the broken water. A moment or two later this beautiful brook trout was at hand. He seemed to be in great shape for a fish that endured such a brutal icy winter. A quick photo and he was gone.
I placed the fly in the hook holder and walked through snow to my car. As I drove home I thought this could be the beginning of a wonderful season.



22 comments:

  1. That wets my appetite , first day of the season is today in these parts . The first chance I get to wet a line will be on Saturday . Tight lines for a new season

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    1. Andy
      Thanks.
      Hope your opening is one of your best.

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  2. Nice job Alan. How do you like that Cabela's glass rod and the new reel? I was out yesterday for a bit too. A couple of hookup but all spit the hook eventually. Wondering if the water temps are keeping the fish sluggish and tenative.

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    1. Mark,
      Thanks.
      The rod and reel performed just great. A little slower than graphite I'll say.
      Water temps have a great deal to do with the activity, but it will get better.

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  3. Awesome looking trip. Nice to see you got out for a bit! Enjoy it. Also good to know your eyes are working well and will help you see the family, friends, fish, places and flies you enjoy so much!
    Be well
    Will

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    1. Hibernation,
      Thanks.
      Will the eyes are indeed very important in this passion we have.

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  4. Alan
    Looks like the snow is finally melting away. Those riffles are awesome, did the brook take the fly near the rocks or in the open riffles. I see you were using your new BVK combo. Fantastic combo not only for appearance but would assume fishing as well. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill Trussell,
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      Bill most hits came in the middle to end of the riffles. The combo is fantastic.

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  5. Very nice! I don't think the water clarity can be any clearer, wow! Beautiful fish, and reel.

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    1. Justin Carfagnini,
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      Awesome clarity indeed Justin.

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  6. Beautiful fish! The snows slowly melting and a few green shoots are showing up...Spring is creeping in on us for sure.

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    1. HighPlainsFlyFisher,
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      Jeff your right on the little shoots making a show. We deserve Spring.

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  7. Well done my friend!! Good Stuff!! Christened the new rod-reel!!! Jealous as I sit here unable to get to the river!!! YET!!!

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    1. TROUTI,
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      Pete it worked beautifully. Perhaps this weekend, perhaps some dry flies.

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    1. TexWisGirl,
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      Theresa it's so refreshing.

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  9. Excellent! I see that flash bodied wet is doing well for you. I tied some of those up and really ought to use them soon.

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    1. RM Lytle,
      Thanks.
      I think at this time it's more about some flash then actual insect representation.

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  10. That's a great idea. All exams should end with a fishing trip. The more invasive the procedure the longer the trip. Ex, Colonoscopy = week long bone fish trip.

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    1. Drew LooknFishy,
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      That made me laugh.

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  11. Your new rig looks especially good next to that Brookie.

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    1. Jim Yaussy Albright,
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      Jim the colors do seem to all work together.

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