Monday, October 2, 2017

October 1st...It Starts

I turned the page to October yesterday and was very happy to be able to fish for a few hours as we head into this wonderful season we call autumn. As I walked to the stream the air was crisp and the flannel shirt was a comforting buffer from the morning chill. There was a vanilla like smell wafting through the forest that made me feel good, perhaps someone's breakfast being cooked in one of the homes that are close. The morning sun as it glances upon the stream creates a mosaic that an artist would have a tough job of recreating. All of this happening within a few minutes of being there, and the best is yet to come.



A beautiful slick pool along with a small stream reflection. The waters here break into a deep section of water, a likely place for a brook trout to be waiting.


The dry fly drifted but a few inches before it was taken. Soon my first October brook trout was at hand.


A gorgeous little run. Along that section of woody debris was a brookie.


This one...


Another reflection. This pool was as quiet as any section on this stream. The brook trout were somewhere in its dark water. I was forced to go deep and try to get one to take.


The beadhead worked and this fine red spotted brookie was the reward.


We have not a rain in weeks, but this little spring was flowing nicely. It's cold water providing some volume to the stream. This is one of many that keep the stream flowing healthy.











14 comments:

  1. Alan
    That first brookie is already dressed in fall colors. What a beauty. The last two brookies, do I detect a small bead head?
    Nice job!!

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    1. TROUT1
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      Pete he was pretty sharp. One of the flies, the last one was a beadhead. The other was a old pattern a North Country Spider called a "Smoke Fly" simple and deadly.

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  2. Alan,
    Superb post & pictures once again Alan, that 1st Brookie should have no problems attracting a suitor!
    Here in Yorkshire the end of our river trout season came and went on Saturday. I had a look down at my local stream but it was very coloured so I did not wet a fly! I will look to some winter Grayling fishing further afield now.
    Alistair

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    1. Anonymous
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      Alistair I think he will be turning some away.
      Sorry about your trout season ending, but also happy about your Grayling kicking into gear. Tight lines.

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  3. Alan, it is often the highlight of my day when I see you put up a new post. Thank you for what you do here. Stunning pictures and wonderful descriptions.

    Sam

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    1. Parachute Adams
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      Sam it's people like you that give me a tremendous lift when I read your comments.
      We may be heading up to NW Mass. this week, hope there is some foliage in color.

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    2. I think you will see some good foliage color, Alan. Not peak, but still darned good. Enjoy your trip.

      Regards, Sam

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  4. excellent stuff alan, the red colours in those fish are really pronounced and gorgeous.

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    1. George
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      Sometimes a photo can't do justice to a beautiful fish, but this one really topped out.

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  5. Alan, I met to ask you if you have yoused the "madsen" fly on your wonderful brook trout. Beautiful trout and photos, nice to start out month with willing participants.

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    1. Brad Basehore
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      Brad I'm going to put the Madsen through a few runs soon. It is one of those "buggy" looking flies and should draw some interest.

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  6. The Brookie has always been my favorite. Maybe I can't get out and catch any, but I sure enjoy seeing you catch them.

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    1. Mark Kautz
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      Mark I wish you could join me 1st hand. These little jewels are so uplifting.

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