Friday, November 2, 2018

Well this one worked out.....

Over the course of a year I'll find about a dozen or so new streams. Of that dozen I'll maybe explore eight, and of that eight perhaps four or five will hold trout. The trout may be browns or brookies and some may be there in numbers and some of the streams will have but a few. Exploring these streams is enjoyable in the cooler months of April and May and again in September, October and November. One of these streams I had the pleasure of fishing was located in the hills of eastern Connecticut. The stream was flowing with clear cold water and it tumbled down the hill through a nice mix of hardwoods.



A series of pools and riffles provided the necessary habitat for a few willing fish. I would guess this stream holds fish all year long and may have a few added to it's roles come October from an adjacent larger stream.


Here is one the beautiful residents of this stream.


Pretty sights abound. A variety of soft-hackle flies came into play..and a dry or two.









You never know what might be in a place like this. Most times you just see it as it explodes swimming away form you. But sometimes you have the first shot and a drifted fly gets attention.


A special moment when your able to lift the jewel from the stream. Photograph it and release it, suddenly it's gone, vanishing into the thin water.


At the end as you walk to the car your at peace. All is well my friends.













27 comments:

  1. Beauty in every photo,Alan.
    Any idea on the possible age of that last brookie?
    Must head off to bed. Fishing tomorrow with a good friend.
    Kindest Regards,
    Steve.

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    1. Steve Hynes
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      Steve I'd say he was maybe 4.
      Go get um.....have a great outing.

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    2. https://vimeo.com/89307424?utm_source=November+2+Newsletter+2018%2C+Opens&utm_campaign=November+2+2018+Newsletter%2C+opens+list&utm_medium=email
      Came across this video while having breakfast before heading out fishing. Thought you might like watching it as I did.
      Kindest Regards,
      Steve.

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    3. Steve that is a wonderful video. Efforts like that to help us restore what we almost lost. Hope we learn from our mistakes. Thanks.

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  2. Lovely pics, especially like the second photo. I fished a similar looking stream Wednesday, slightly larger with wild rainbows, such a treat in the NE. Most were small, two surprised me, size of the large Brookie in your pics. Also caught one small Brownie.

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    1. Michael Capurso
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      Mike sounds as if you outing was memorable. What state are you fishing? Browns and wild rainbows, well done.

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    2. Alan it was one of my finest days on a stream this year, weather was perfect, all came to a small caddis on top. I was fishing in NJ.

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    3. Mike we never forget those days. I have fished several small streams in the Poconos along the DWG. Good times.

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  3. What a spot and trip Alan - I'd imagine your stress level decreased the whole time you enjoyed that trip!

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    1. Hibernation
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      Will it was a pretty lite stream. As far as stress gos, it was in check until I saw a 6pt running off then I saw a tree stand. I wish whom ever is hunting that area connects.

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  4. When I used to live in Kenosha, Wisconsin we had a little stream up behind the houses across the street, just like the ones you fish. Makes one wonder.

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    1. Mark Kautz
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      Mark I'll bet there were trout in that little stream.
      You never can tell.

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    1. RM Lytle
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      Rowan of the last three new ones I've fished this one proved to be the best.

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  6. Love the post! Your posts help get through a lot of days in an office!

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    1. Jedidiah Green
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      Jedidiah we all need that boost to help us cope with life. I'm glad I can bring it to you.

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    2. Amen to what Jedidiah said. Your posts and pictures do me plenty of good.

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  7. I surely admire the way you continue to find new brook trout streams, Alan. You know so many already, props for turning up new ones in your ventures. I would never imagine brook trout, especially that big one, would be in that little stream. Just amazing to me. The brook trout must be loving all the rain fall this year. Best, Sam

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    1. Parachute Adams
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      Sam, come winter when everything is naked we take rides and search out new places. A blue line is spotted and a few notes are written on it and then it's stored safely. When spring arrives I'll take a hike and test the waters. That big brookie probably came up from a larger stream. Love the rain.

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  8. Love the adventuring spirit. I'd absolutely kill to have waters like that nearby to explore... Some real beauties.

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    1. Michael Agneta
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      Mike it sounds as if you miss PA. I'm not sure how far you are from northern GA. but it does have some beautiful streams.

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  9. as always Aaln a joy to read & see your fishing...so jealous...lol Regards George

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  10. Alan
    The exercise thing plays a big part in finding those beautiful streams and landing those colorful brookies. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill Trussell
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      Bill exercise for certain, but so enjoyable especially this time of year.

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  11. It is just amazing to me that a stream that small could harbor a trout the size of that last one. Even if he did migrate from larger water, he must have needed to swim with his dorsal fin above the surface part of the way. Did you see any redds in that little crick?

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    1. William Shuck
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      Bill they can find themselves in some pretty skinny water, especially during the fall. I did not see any redds.

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