Monday, June 1, 2015

Fishing 5-29-15

Good morning and happy first day of June. The last day has seen a much needed rainfall here in Connecticut which will improve fishing conditions on our small streams.

I went fishing on Friday and while driving to the stream I encountered a doe standing out in a field, not so unusual, but she never took alert as to my presence. I got out of my car and walked to the fence line to try and get a photo and she still did not spook. She was wandering and looking to the tree line at the border of the field. My thoughts were there was a coyote close by and she was searching for him, but why wouldn't she just run off. After several minutes of this she began to head to the edge of the field stopping just short of the edge. Then that's when I saw the little spotted fellow lying in the grass. Just barely visible before mom shaded him. A second later and they were gone into the deep grass and eventually into the woods.





On to the fishing. The day was one of those sort of funky weather days, the kind that features sticky warm temps, the mornings that seem to bring out the biting insects, all looking to eat. I put up with it and still managed to have a fine day.

With a deep leaf canopy the stream was nicely shaded. The waters cool, and a rising fish could be seen from time to time.


Such places as these usually hold a fish or two.


And a Bomber will usually bring them to the surface.


Now just look at that undercut bank. Time has proven that such a place should not be passed up. It wasn't and as the fly drifted near the shadows a streak came from hiding and the fly was taken.


The last fish of the day....a handsome wild brown.



10 comments:

  1. Good morning Alan. We have received some good rain ourselves here in PA that should improve the trout fishing a bit after the warm temperatures we've been experiencing. I haven't made it out as much lately I as I would like but I'm hoping to change that. I'm finding myself longing for the simple pleasures of the stream and your posts always bring that experience to your readers through your pictures and words. They are always an inspiration to get back out there.

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    1. Bill,
      Thanks.
      That sudden warm spell with dry skies really shocked the streams. The water temps remained cool at 60 degrees.
      The small stream experience is one that seems to put you closer to what your looking for, and an angler of such places sure realizes this. I'm glad that I can provide some of those small stream feelings to others.

      Now I'm ordering you to get out and fish.

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  2. glad the doe and fawn were okay! :)

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    1. TexWisGirl,
      Thanks.
      Theresa I feel the same, so much danger in those high fields. Mom knows best.

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  3. Oh, my gosh Alan, what a beautiful set of pictures to describe your day. Great camera work, especially, your choice of Header for this post. Happy to hear you are getting a little rain. As you know we have had more than we need in Colorado. Until I get a chance to get back on the water consistently, I will cherish reading your blog to keep me in the spirit.

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    1. Gramps (Mel)
      Thanks.
      To bad we can't direct to rain where we need it, just a wild thought. We have picked up a good 3-4 inches, that should freshen the streams. Hope you can get out soon.

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  4. Nice to see those waters all pretty and green all around. The residents seem to be in their best dress as well.

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    1. RM Lytle,
      Thanks.
      And with this rain they're going to greener. The trout are going to love it.
      Should be good fishing.

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  5. Alan
    The bomber proves once again its worth. Another beautiful stream, did your header image come from that stream? thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill Trussell,
      Thanks.
      The bomber is a go to fly. Bill that is the same stream.

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