Thursday, September 6, 2018

The "Nutmeg" State

There's a stream or two coming off those mountains. Connecticut is not a mountainous state, more like a hilly state. We do have a few biggies but they are along bordering states. The set of mountains in the first picture are places I've been poking around for the last three plus weeks. I have found a couple of streams that I've put a few steps into trying to figure out where the fish are. I have found that one of the streams has a healthy population of brook trout, and the other a somewhat good population of brook trout. Both of these streams start high up and flow to a larger source. Along the way they pickup volume from underground sources and become a nice flowing stream. These waters have been very cool with water temps in the high fifties, and that's great for the time of year. Still I'm perplexed....the reason will be forthcoming in a couple of weeks.



The average flow of a stream in the last couple of weeks. Lots of hiding places in that pool.


A brookie taken from a pool just downstream from the photo shown. Yes that's a "bomber" in his jaw.


I can't identify them, but they sure are pretty.


There are a couple of pools like this on this stream. The currents as well as the boulders seem to corral the sand as it's washed downstream. Looking into it one would not think brook trout would consider it to be ideal. I was able to bring two of them to hand and one spit the fly back at me. I'll let you figure out where the fish were taken.


Brook trout like this are what hold in these sandy pools.


Stream number two...later folks.










22 comments:

  1. Alan, I do not have much time on my hands to explore, but when I do it is always very rewarding to find a new area to chase our beloved brook trout. It appears you did your homework and came up with a gem. Beautiful stream and scenery. The old reliable bomber comes through again.

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    1. Brad Basehore
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      Brad I know most peoples lives are on very tight schedules. I'm fortunate to be able to have the time and use it. Now if I can get my knees to cooperate.
      I need more time to really find out what this streams holds. Cooler weather is on the way which will help everything.

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  2. If that pool with the sand in it was in California, it would be ideal for gold panning. I can see the sparkles already.

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    1. Mark Kautz
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      Mark I did some gold panning when I was in Maine. It was fun but not very profitable.
      Seeing gold are you.......

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  3. Those streams look like some that I'd seek out. Absolutely beautiful!

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    1. Tom Davis
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      Tom I saw your last post and those streams, wow!

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  4. That really does look like a gold dust gold panning stream and that pool with the dark underwater overhangs what a pleasure to see. Sue and I did some panning in Wales, we had quality backache as I remember. Regards, John

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    1. The Two Terriers
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      John since I posted the photo I to see some gold flakes swirling.
      I had to chuckle at your statement.."quality backache".

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  5. Speaking of sand, Alan. I raked some sand yesterday to gather some quahogs and get cooled off, at the same time. Made a pot of chowda this morning (yukon gold potatoes,bacon, onion, celery, clams and lots of heavy cream). So good "it will make your brains fall out".

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    1. John Dornik
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      John that chowder sounds awesome. So fresh....
      And if you eat them what cracker do you prefer?
      Do you remember Nabisco's Pilot crackers?

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    2. ShopRite store brand soup and oyster crackers. I do remember Pilot crackers. Crushed Ritz crackers is my base for seafood stuffing.

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    3. John, Ritz crackers are a part of my stuffed clams. They also make a great chicken coating.

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  6. you always seem to attract lovely fish Alan, well done again.

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    1. George
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      George most of the little streams I fish hold those little jewels.

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  7. While I love your adventures and beautiful pics, it's Mr.Dornik's 'chowdah' I'm hankering for right now. I'm looking forward to your report on the second stream...

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    1. mike
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      Mike I agree, a bowl of that chowder would be great.
      I hope it lives up to what I think is in there.

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  8. Alan,
    Unspeakable beauty you have found in Vermont! The water clarity rivals your own Connecticut waters! It's as if it's not even there! It seems as if the A. Bomber does good service where ever it lands!
    We welcome Fall just as you do and indeed, it is a magical time and I never grow tired of it!
    Did you find any Green Mountain coffee in your travels?
    Doug

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    1. Dougsden
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      Doug I have to inform you this post is about Connecticut.
      The bomber can hold it's own where ever it's fished. We have a gent who fished it on waters over in the UK.
      The glorious season is close, the brookies are starting to dress for it, the foliage will follow. And yes I have a fair amount of GM coffee, with Nantucket blend being my favorite.

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    2. Holy Cow....Sorry about the mis-understanding! I thought it was Vermont! Yikes! I coulda swore.....
      D.

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    3. Doug buddy not a big issue...we still love you.

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  9. Alan
    I can see many places in that stream where trout can honker down when the stream is over flowing---beautiful images especially the first one. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill Trussell
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      Bill the wild ones can withstand the changes in the stream. They know where to hide and hold.

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