Thursday, October 13, 2016

It's Hard To Tell...But I'll Try

Monday I was out doing what I love most, walking a small stream in the sunrise. The true object of the day was to see how the rain we received over the weekend had or had not filled the streams. Walking to the brook from the parking area I could hear water moving and that was indeed a good sign. When I came to the edge of the wood line where it meets the stream I was greeted to what you see in this first photo. At this point I could have left and my day would have been a success. A stream in the sunlight on a crisp early morning can be such a joy, one that is hard to put in words. I remained here for some time before I cast a fly, a solid memory of this year.

I moved down stream and made my first cast....there was a hookup, but it was a leaf. It was beautifully colored much like the brook trout.


As I walked along I spooked several brookies who were lying in the tail outs of the pools. I would cast and once I even had a trout take.


The day ended with several nice brook trout to hand along with a clear thought in my head.






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    1. TexWisGirl
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      Theresa I wish they were all like this.

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  2. I love seeing the pictures of your outdoor life. I hope you keep this blog going for many years to come, Alan. If you ever write that brook trout book with all your photos, I would buy it. Regards, Sam

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    1. Parachute Adams
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      Sam I enjoy bringing them to you. I'm closing in on a very big milestone with this blog that I could have never thought possible, and it's because of followers as yourself and others....more on that later.

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  3. With what you write and record via your photos, I am not one bit surprised at any milestone. This blog is a treasure.

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  4. Beautiful little creek, Alan and the water looks perfect for a nice Fall day.

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    1. Howard Levett
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      Howard it was one of those days where it all came together.

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  5. Your little streams run deep, Alan. Makes it hard to focus on getting a few hours of work done today!

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    1. Fading Angler
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      Chris their memories also run deep. Such a wonderful distraction.

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  6. A nice way to start the day !! Sunrise on a brook trout stream, surrounded by the changing fall colors !!

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    1. TROUT1
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      Pete wouldn't it be nice if all our days started as such.

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  7. Alan,
    Autumn lands softly and wonderfully well in the beautiful landscape of New England! The colors and textures of your home woods and waters are exceptional! I really enjoy seeing them and going along with you on your many adventures is a treat!
    I am in agreement with Sam (Parachute Adams) that a book would be right and wonderful and very much appreciated by everyone! Think strongly on this!
    Dougsden

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    1. Dougsden
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      Doug at this time of year I want to be outside, be it fishing,walking or just sitting on the deck.
      A book well maybe.....

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  8. Great stuff Alan, I'm currently in Asia right now and your exploits are keeping me sane....lol, can't wait to get home in a week or so and get back to fishing.
    Regards George

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    1. George
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      George buddy stay focused....fishing, fishing, fishing.

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