tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post1056526183484030846..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: Small Waters...."Kinda"Brk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-74374496099276109652012-05-26T15:07:02.494-04:002012-05-26T15:07:02.494-04:00Some years ago I read a quote that spoke to me, wh...Some years ago I read a quote that spoke to me, while I don't remember the exact words please allow me to paraphrase it. It went something like this: "For a true fisherman it isn't how big the fish must be to satisfy the fisherman, it is how small the fish can be and still satisfy the fisherman".<br /> Those words resonated within me as I do so enjoy a light rod and a small stream. It is my small piece of heaven.<br /><br />TimTimhttp://www.theportraitsofnature.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-4499247713611775412012-05-06T10:28:44.940-04:002012-05-06T10:28:44.940-04:00penbayman,
Thanks.
I sure try.penbayman,<br />Thanks. <br />I sure try.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-8939168653713341652012-05-06T10:28:06.816-04:002012-05-06T10:28:06.816-04:00Steve,
Thanks.
Well that may be the case here, but...Steve,<br />Thanks.<br />Well that may be the case here, but wait til you read the next one.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-78608966554548582882012-05-06T07:39:23.982-04:002012-05-06T07:39:23.982-04:00And you "Kinda" do it very well...And you "Kinda" do it very well...penbaymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539195518644206210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-14022346874389735012012-05-05T22:33:09.620-04:002012-05-05T22:33:09.620-04:00Beautiful brookies Alan...I was happy to get thru ...Beautiful brookies Alan...I was happy to get thru this entry without seeing any food pics as I am hungry at the moment and any of your delicious culinary images would have put me over the edge :)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961154957173091460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-7243826849100203832012-05-04T08:28:01.025-04:002012-05-04T08:28:01.025-04:00Bill,
Thanks.
Very well said.Bill,<br />Thanks.<br />Very well said.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-36911991809510550052012-05-03T23:24:59.067-04:002012-05-03T23:24:59.067-04:00In the grand scheme of it all those "little&q...In the grand scheme of it all those "little" brookies are as big as the day is long, one look at their color palette and its easy to become lost in their vastness.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259871466730401503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-14679811578255820952012-05-03T21:16:20.620-04:002012-05-03T21:16:20.620-04:00Ed,
Not at this time. TU has a family day at Red B...Ed,<br />Not at this time. TU has a family day at Red Brook. It's usually on a weekend in the month of September. If your interested contact Mass-RI chapter of TU.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66501970723376104412012-05-03T21:12:44.630-04:002012-05-03T21:12:44.630-04:00Bill,
The largest brookie has been about 10 inches...Bill,<br />The largest brookie has been about 10 inches. There are bigger I suspect but that would require high water or fishing at dark or after to bring one to hand.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-852491450368284222012-05-03T18:14:26.552-04:002012-05-03T18:14:26.552-04:00When to Red Brook today and tried the Mickey Finn....When to Red Brook today and tried the Mickey Finn......got a hit but I had a "long release".<br /><br />Also.....any thoughts again about putting that gathering together? I know last year didn't work out but there seems to be small group in the "area" that might want to get together.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15477992287185406912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-20412041578573351052012-05-03T18:06:10.466-04:002012-05-03T18:06:10.466-04:00Ed,
Thanks.
They do live in beautiful places. And ...Ed,<br />Thanks.<br />They do live in beautiful places. And if it gives you enjoyment, by all means fish for it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-86087056760725644682012-05-03T18:04:01.190-04:002012-05-03T18:04:01.190-04:00Sanders,
Thanks.
For sure, for sure.Sanders,<br />Thanks.<br />For sure, for sure.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-19519326650362947102012-05-03T18:03:14.912-04:002012-05-03T18:03:14.912-04:00The Jassid Man,
Thanks.
You have stated it very we...The Jassid Man,<br />Thanks.<br />You have stated it very well my friend.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-55479399573036623062012-05-03T18:01:58.941-04:002012-05-03T18:01:58.941-04:00Trout MaGee,
Thanks.
From your blog I gather you a...Trout MaGee,<br />Thanks.<br />From your blog I gather you are a fan of small streams.<br />Your posts are always top notch.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-6758771634029323302012-05-03T17:59:26.569-04:002012-05-03T17:59:26.569-04:00Kiwi,
Thanks.
I'm with you on that. I know L.I...Kiwi,<br />Thanks.<br />I'm with you on that. I know L.I. is not the hot bed of this type of angling, but perhaps a trip could be in your future. If not visit here, I'll try to keep fishing for brookies.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-45264546878679412802012-05-03T17:55:59.713-04:002012-05-03T17:55:59.713-04:00Col,
Thanks.Col,<br />Thanks.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-88297837205371130702012-05-03T17:55:37.094-04:002012-05-03T17:55:37.094-04:00Brad Williamson,
Thanks.
I'm glad you were abl...Brad Williamson,<br />Thanks.<br />I'm glad you were able to extract that feeling.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-77549416685436244272012-05-03T17:53:57.581-04:002012-05-03T17:53:57.581-04:00brian,
Thanks.
A wonderful mystery for sure. And w...brian,<br />Thanks.<br />A wonderful mystery for sure. And when that pool or run gives up a wild one it's so rewarding.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-28514810862310008852012-05-03T17:51:55.991-04:002012-05-03T17:51:55.991-04:00Savage,
Thanks.
They are a joy to view.Savage,<br />Thanks.<br />They are a joy to view.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-35574448502072927202012-05-03T17:51:06.839-04:002012-05-03T17:51:06.839-04:00Will,
Thanks.
For those who have never experienced...Will,<br />Thanks.<br />For those who have never experienced small stream angling they are missing so much. Every one should give it a try.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-81344154508378260632012-05-03T17:47:56.987-04:002012-05-03T17:47:56.987-04:00Shoreman,
Thanks.
I hope rock & roll time is s...Shoreman,<br />Thanks.<br />I hope rock & roll time is soon.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-60008962877433925232012-05-03T17:45:10.531-04:002012-05-03T17:45:10.531-04:00Bill Trussell,
Thanks.
I usually use a 6ft 2wt rod...Bill Trussell,<br />Thanks.<br />I usually use a 6ft 2wt rod. But I have a fondness for a 7ft 5wt Orvis Small Stream Special.<br />I almost always use 6x tippet.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-28385137811375355522012-05-03T17:09:25.364-04:002012-05-03T17:09:25.364-04:00Hi Alan......it is amazing where these fish live. ...Hi Alan......it is amazing where these fish live. <br /><br />As for small versus big..............I can't decide so I try to fish them all. They all have something to behold and are special (corny but true in my view).Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15477992287185406912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-18043980209556519562012-05-03T16:20:57.082-04:002012-05-03T16:20:57.082-04:00"Because it's enjoyable to me"...tha..."Because it's enjoyable to me"...that's reason enough, but I suppose the other reasons are just icing on the cake.Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700676412329394331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-75569975493388645042012-05-03T15:26:29.687-04:002012-05-03T15:26:29.687-04:00I fully agree with your philosophy when it comes t...I fully agree with your philosophy when it comes to fly fishing. I fish the way I do because that's the way I like it. It's a time to enjoy all the wonders of nature especially of those swimming in our streams or still waters. It can't be measured in kilograms or pounds. It's something that gives more than that. Kind of hard to explain to those that doesn't get it. I would dare to say that it's measured in satisfaction of a well spent time.<br />Have fun hunting hungry brook trout,<br />Mats OlssonThe Jassid Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403155174896714086noreply@blogger.com