Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Small Stream Journal, 4-17-17

Good morning folks. Before I get into a wonderful trout outing I'd like to tell you about the eggs featured in this photo. My daughter and son in law along with the two grandkids purchased 6 little chicks. Well long story short they are producing eggs like crazy. Jeanette and I have been getting regular deliveries of "fresh" eggs. Man they are awesome. What a way to start your day.



Monday was one of a string of beautiful spring days we have been experiencing. It was on the mild side when I parked the Honda. I got into my waders and geared up. The fly you see was the only fly I needed that day.


The stream.."perfection", my if only everyday could be like this.


"Trout Lilly"..a sign that all is well this spring morning.


It did not take long until the first brook trout was at hand. The sunlight and the clear water highlighted it's beauty.


Free flowing among the hemlocks.


Yet another variation in the coloration of CT's brook trout. This fish was exceptionally green. The photo really does not show it well. His dorsal fin is also green, I have not seen this before. This stream also produced a very light colored brook trout, I wrote about it several weeks ago.


Just beyond and to the right of this stone I observed a brook trout lying almost as if not alive. I observed for several minutes and there was no movement except for a slight tail twitch. I cast the fly just behind him and retrieved it slowly. As the fly passed him he moved like lightning to the fly.


The last jewel of the day. A day that will be hard to top.















22 comments:

  1. Alan,
    You are so right about fresh eggs! My in-laws take spells thru the years and often raise chickens and harvest the eggs! They are exceptionally tasty!
    Care to garner a recipe and a name for that rather attractive looking wet fly? This post gives me great joy in being able to go along with you on such a great day on the beautiful waters of Connecticut! As always, your photography is excellent!
    Doug in green and damp Ohio

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    1. Dougsden
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      Doug it's such a pleasure to enjoy really fresh eggs.
      The fly is a Badger Emerger...I'm going to do a post on it soon. Green and damp is good, for fish and lawns that is.

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  2. Hi Alan, Years ago I fished for brookies in northern Quebec. the locals called them Quebec Rouge. They were unbelievably red. Your fly looks like its sporting a tail of lemon wooduck. Another favorite mat'l of mine and a fish "magnet".

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    1. John Dornik
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      John it seems as if the brook trout has pet names all over, love it.
      Lemon wood duck it is. It's such a pretty feather and like you said a fish taker.

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  3. I'm curious like Doug is, Alan. What is the name of that fly pattern that served you so well on that wonderful little stream?

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    1. William Shuck
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      Bill it's a Badger Emerger. Like I mentioned to Doug I'll do a post on it soon.

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  4. Alan, beautiful brook trout, gorgeous stream, and warm sunshine makes for a great outing!! Very nice!

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    1. TROUT1
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      Pete so far this spring it's been good. Hope it continues.

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  5. Man, this blog is inspirational. Please don't stop.

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    1. Jomi
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      Why thank you. It's part of what we do here at SSR's.
      I hope you'll continue to be inspired.

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  6. I always marvel at the beauty of your small streams. Actually, I think it is jealousy........ Today's Brookies were certainly eye catching.

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    1. Mel-Fly Tyin Times
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      Mel the grass is greener, sometimes. The brook trout is one of natures living marvels.

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  7. open up the page and get smacked with fresh eggs and Im starving too...lol, cant beat fresh eggs totally different taste and everything. Lovely pics as always Alan and the fish are stunning, well done. George

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    1. George
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      George unless you actually experience eggs this fresh you can't believe it. Yes our local native is truly a jewel.

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  8. I'm not going to comment on the food Alan. I'm on a diet. Another lovely small stream with some really beautiful brookies.

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    1. Howard Levett
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      Howard diet..me too. No calories in those outdoor photos, and it's good for the mind.

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  9. That fly served you well Alan..as did those fresh eggs!

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    1. penbayman
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      Mike going to give that fly a workout today, when the rain stops.

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  10. Enjoyed your report.... seems I'm very hungry now.....

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    1. Doug Korn, Fly Tyer
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      Doug it seems that a picture of good food has that effect. I like breakfast, perhaps the best meal of the day.

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  11. Alan, words are just superfluous when attempting to describe the beauty of those brook trout. The photos say it all.
    Fresh eggs and bacon are a winning combination anytime. We buy free range eggs and free range bacon from a couple of local farmers and they are wonderful. Combined with cheese in an omelette--life is good!
    Cheers,
    Steve.

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    1. Steve Hynes
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      Steve I've run out of words to describe the beauty of these wild fish, but I never grow tired of seeking them.
      Bacon is one of life's true pleasures. I'll bet that free-range bacon is something to treasure.

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