Monday, August 19, 2019

Wonderful Day, Willing Brookies

Not as full as they were last year at this time they still are doing OK. Recent thunderstorms in certain areas dump lots of rain which boost the flows and make the fishing easier. I try to get out on the stream if possible after these rains and enjoy the time out there. The streams I fished in northwest CT. have had temps from 60-62. These streams flow through thick hemlock and pine forests so they tend to stay cool.

I have been fishing the Farmington for some time and it sure felt good coming home to my friends...there is nothing like fishing a small stream.


Pools, pools and more pools. In between are riffles...look to the riffles.


This little guy was impressive. Taking on color and a small very black lower jaw.


Late summer blooms.


Sometimes a picture actually shows the dorsal of the brook trout.


They liked this fly...thanks Mike.


So I think I'll take the bamboo rod and the Altoid box and find a stream today.










12 comments:

  1. Maybe it's time for a Tenkara rod to go with those Kebari?

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    1. billp
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      I don't believe that's in the cards. The flies work well with conventional fly gear.

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  2. Orange is good. The first Brookie, very nice.

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    1. Mark Kautz
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      Mark orange is a brookie color. That first one started showing some fall color.

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  3. Alan, I'm glad to see the streams still in good shape this time of year. Hit or miss storms lately have sure helped.

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    1. Sam
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      Sam where those storms put down heavy rain it is a welcomed sight. Like I said where the streams flow through shaded areas the water temps are fine...ready for September.

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  4. Those brookies are certainly putting on their fall colors! Glad those flies made it up to New England safe & sound.

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    1. Michael Agneta
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      Mike the colors are stronger on certain streams. It will only get better next month.
      They like the flies as well. What is the hackle you used?

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    2. It was either Whiting 100s (white) size 12, or possibly a feather from a white hen cape I have floating around.

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    3. Mike the Whiting genetic feathers are exactly what I'm using.

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  5. Alan
    Beautiful waters and you can't go wrong with the Bamboo. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill Trussell
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      Bill that small bamboo rod is perfect for streams and trout like that. Spunk and spirited brookies, small flies and quality surroundings.

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