Monday, September 17, 2018

Some Changes And All For The Good

What a photo...clearly the seam between evergreen and hardwood stands out with color starting to show in the hardwoods. Along that seam is a stream that flows into a large lake. In that stream are some of the prettiest brook trout in New England. Recently I spent some time fishing the stream at a time when it was flowing sweetly. We have had ample rains and when time permits I'll fish these little waters and take advantage of higher water moving brookies about.



The stream passes through some nasty places, nice for photographs but a little steep for this guy to trek down. I'll move along until I find more friendly access.


Lot's of flowers about with sun bright color.


The brookies in this stream will not be outdone....their colors rival any flower.


Fast moving water leading into a deep pool. I love fishing these places.


Usually these places hold some nice fish like this one.


I wonder what lurks in this pool?













26 comments:

  1. Alan, What did lurk in that pool? Curiosity is a wonderful thing. I'm in the process of readying my pike gear for the coming season and like all anglers even after a very poor season last year I'm full of optimism and curiosity for what will come. Keep up taking the beautiful photographs, John

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    1. The Two Terriers
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      John that's a mystery even to me. Everytime I fish I'll find a beautiful pool or run or riffle and I'll not fish it that day. But on a return trip I will give it a go.
      Always be hopeful and positive.

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  2. Beautiful brookies, Alan; the colors are spectacular. Our season comes to a close this weekend and we'll move on to collecting more grouse wings and rabbits feet for next season's flies.

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    1. mike
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      Mike they are starting to color up, both woods and brookies. Speaking of grouse I've flushed a few on my last couple of outings. CT is not known a a grouse hot spot so that's a good sign. Woodcock, and maybe a pheasant, that's what I hope for.

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  3. I continue to be amazed, Alan. After each of your wonderful posts I think that you can't possibly top that, but you invariably do. More great country, another lovely blue line, and more gorgeous brookies.
    Thank you again!.

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    1. William Shuck
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      Bill I sometimes think that some would say dosen't he tire of those small trout...and frankly no. I believe all you guys feel the same as I do.
      I've been playing with some flymphs, and they have been working just fine.

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  4. Amazing colors and images Alan, thanks for sharing them. I noticed recently you have fished the Pinkie a lot. Any specific reason, or just a "it feels right"?

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    1. Hibernation
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      Will anytime there is a rain event, with a inch or better of rainfall I'll feature the "pinkie"...rains was in countless worms, night crawlers centipedes etc. And the trout key in on the imitations. One brookie I caught must have spit out two very big crawlers as I lifted him up.

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  5. Hi Alan
    The colours in that last Brookie are amazing - enough to rival the autumn hues of any hardwood forest!
    Over here in the UK I will probably get one or two trips to the little river Leven before the season closes. Then I will be targeting Grayling on the river Tees.
    Alistair

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    1. you must be close to me alistair as we fish the same rivers.

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    2. Alistair Corbishley
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      Alistair this is the brookies finest season.
      Hit those streams and catch a few Grayling for me.

      There you go...a meeting with George and Alistair?

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  6. well done again Alan, lovely, I see from Alistair's post above he fishes the same rivers as i do..

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    1. George
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      Maybe you gents could hook-up together.

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    2. George,
      Wheredo you fish on the Tees & Leven? Perhaps we could arrange a meeting?
      Alistair

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    3. Im predominately DBTA & thornaby clubs for the Tees, not fished the Leven as yet although I know we are covered for it. Am quite happy to meet up,it will be a nice change from being solo, Im booked up for the next few weeks with Grayling day and a few club commitments but for sure lets get together in the Grayling season if your that way inclined to fish for them.
      regards
      George

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  7. Alan
    Gorgeous waters to fish and another successful trip in the books, impressed with the autumn foliage. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill Trussell
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      Bill it was a good day, the brookies were active and the weather was particularly nice. That season is coming...

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  8. Another gem of a stream, Alan. You can tell it is Fall the way those resident brook trout are coloring up already. I was lucky enough to bring a few to net tonight on the Swift, but they weren't nearly as colored up yet. Best, Sam

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    1. Parachute Adams
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      Sam I'm happy you were able to fish this evening, the day's are getting shorter. The brookies in the Farmington seem to remain sort of colorless for some reason. The smaller streams are just the opposite.
      We've got a rain event on the way.

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  9. Hi Alan, the most colorful brookies I've ever seen were up in far northern Quebec. The guides called them "Quebec rouge". In those days we could bring 30 home each. The camp packed them in dry ice and put them in a styrofoam boxes for travelling. They were delicious. Flesh a deep orange (no artificial color). My neighbor and fishing companion saved his for his traditional Christmas eve supper with his family.

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    1. John Dornik
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      John what a lovely tradition for Christmas eve. It would be hard for me to say where I've caught the most colorful brookies, seems like they are everywhere I've fished. Shenandoah Nat. Park is very near the top.

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  10. That water looks really nice. Great to see the leaves changing and autumn beginning to take hold. It's a great time of year. Those color palette of those brookies match the season perfectly.

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    1. Michael Agneta
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      Mike autumn is a beautiful time of year. You being a PA. native know exactly what it is like. Miss it?

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  11. Great pictures and please keep them coming! I have moved from NW jersey to near the Southern NJ Shore and am no longer a short trip to my favorite wild streams - now it is 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I do envy your ability to get out so frequently and greatly appreciate your sharing those experiences.

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    1. NJpatbee
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      Pat you may not be close to your favorite wild trout streams but your closer to some great seafood.
      When you have the need for a small stream fix come see me at SSR's.

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