tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post160884901573946134..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: A Woods Walk....New Blue LinesBrk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-13296059806058345542016-02-05T10:08:10.908-05:002016-02-05T10:08:10.908-05:00Justin Carf
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Justin exploring can be just as...Justin Carf<br />Thanks<br />Justin exploring can be just as rewarding as catching a fish. The streams have been enhanced this morning by a fresh snow.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-27680952895044052052016-02-04T22:20:41.683-05:002016-02-04T22:20:41.683-05:00Great job exploring, Alan! One of my favorite par...Great job exploring, Alan! One of my favorite parts of fishing is exploring new waters, and the surprises that reveal themselves. Beautiful stream!CARFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08593449506895654252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-62825427347152450362016-02-04T07:54:01.922-05:002016-02-04T07:54:01.922-05:00Howard Levett
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Howard what amazes me is that...Howard Levett<br />Thanks<br />Howard what amazes me is that I can still fish them when I find them. The old knees are not what they used to be.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-81565705145285817342016-02-03T23:09:36.682-05:002016-02-03T23:09:36.682-05:00I'm amazed that you keep finding these small s...I'm amazed that you keep finding these small streams. Beautiful.cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-85813161477772252312016-02-03T21:03:40.908-05:002016-02-03T21:03:40.908-05:00Brad Basehore
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Brad they don't actually ...Brad Basehore<br />Thanks<br />Brad they don't actually dry up but they can get very low in those summers when rainfall in light. I thought that was a good sign also. We are very fortunate to have an abundance of streams. Some can be quite small and have areas where you need to take a saw and shears with you. Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-50752368246321577032016-02-03T20:29:04.726-05:002016-02-03T20:29:04.726-05:00Alan, those streams look like potential winners. D...Alan, those streams look like potential winners. Do you know if they ever dry up? It's always a concern in my area with small streams. The fact that you are catching some thing under not ideal conditions would encourage me. It looks like some good holding water. I cannot get over amount of small streams you have to explore.Brad Basehorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370164013886548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-46718742365060318612016-02-03T18:20:25.594-05:002016-02-03T18:20:25.594-05:00RM Lytle
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Rowan I hope so. Come April I'...RM Lytle<br />Thanks<br />Rowan I hope so. Come April I'll pay them a visit and see how they fare.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66030416894767540952016-02-03T16:48:21.649-05:002016-02-03T16:48:21.649-05:00They seem like good streams, I'm sure the firs...They seem like good streams, I'm sure the first two are much better without all the frozen stuff. RM Lytlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177569674375245099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-70589369477848804602016-02-03T15:43:42.349-05:002016-02-03T15:43:42.349-05:00thedeadfisher
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John, usually the ideas come ...thedeadfisher<br />Thanks<br />John, usually the ideas come from looking at the maps. There are times when the wife and I are riding around and I'll cross a stream and a mental note is made to "check that one out". On new findings leg work is necessary.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-2601736916864108522016-02-03T15:39:52.583-05:002016-02-03T15:39:52.583-05:00Gerry, I hope you'll check back often. And if ...Gerry, I hope you'll check back often. And if there's a question I'll gladly help, and if I can't one of my wonderful followers will probably have an answer.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-76793647642335992882016-02-03T15:36:05.063-05:002016-02-03T15:36:05.063-05:00Another beautiful blue line Alan. Theodore asked t...Another beautiful blue line Alan. Theodore asked the question that's been on my mind for a while. So you are using topo maps, any other resources other than legwork?dead fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486703331086916287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-29145329332204582952016-02-03T15:23:41.563-05:002016-02-03T15:23:41.563-05:00gerry
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Gerry it's nothing special. A bea...gerry<br />Thanks<br />Gerry it's nothing special. A bead-head, with UV pearl ice dub in the rear 3/4 th's and pink ice dub at the head of the fly. This one was coated with Sally Hansen's insta-dry.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-13957842602685511232016-02-03T14:44:19.758-05:002016-02-03T14:44:19.758-05:00Another pink fly. Does it have a name or is it one...Another pink fly. Does it have a name or is it one of your Special things?<br /><br />Thanks, and I really enjoy visiting you and Learning.<br />gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288445166416767818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-50826437159274935992016-02-03T12:22:19.720-05:002016-02-03T12:22:19.720-05:00Mark Kautz
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I believe your right Mark. I thi...Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />I believe your right Mark. I think come late March or early April.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-17906813156921289392016-02-03T12:21:03.054-05:002016-02-03T12:21:03.054-05:00Bill Trussell
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Bill some of them are very an...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill some of them are very angler friendly, at least for a section or two. Bill a thermometer is useful as it tells of critical water temps, especially for trout. I took the temp in the tail of the plunge pool.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-37482924490896427212016-02-03T10:20:32.256-05:002016-02-03T10:20:32.256-05:00Get a little warmer weather and those creeks shoul...Get a little warmer weather and those creeks should explode. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66083952222111225722016-02-03T10:16:43.793-05:002016-02-03T10:16:43.793-05:00Alan
What impresses me about all the streams you f...Alan<br />What impresses me about all the streams you fish aside from their beauty is there always seems to be a low bank one can walk and make a cast. 33 degrees is super cold, did you take the temp where the ice had formed? I must get me a thermometer; a handy accessory to bring along. Thanks for sharing<br />Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-63847560873905893702016-02-03T08:55:15.678-05:002016-02-03T08:55:15.678-05:00Hibernation
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Will they will get the needed a...Hibernation<br />Thanks<br />Will they will get the needed attention in a couple of months. It's nice to explore.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-80333257850013500512016-02-03T08:53:51.113-05:002016-02-03T08:53:51.113-05:00Mark
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Mark the Eastern Brook Trout Venture p...Mark<br />Thanks<br />Mark the Eastern Brook Trout Venture put out a survey of CT streams with brook trout present....you would be surprised.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-57457739690893575832016-02-03T08:52:03.526-05:002016-02-03T08:52:03.526-05:00Chris "Kiwi" Kuhlow
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Chris come th...Chris "Kiwi" Kuhlow<br />Thanks<br />Chris come those first warm days of April I'll be there.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-2215791075454159672016-02-03T08:50:46.677-05:002016-02-03T08:50:46.677-05:00TexWisGirl
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Theresa very enjoyable and I don...TexWisGirl<br />Thanks<br />Theresa very enjoyable and I don't care for the ice either.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-83196699110587226502016-02-03T08:49:27.707-05:002016-02-03T08:49:27.707-05:00Theodore Rzepski
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Ted they are those blue li...Theodore Rzepski<br />Thanks<br />Ted they are those blue lines found on topo maps showing streams of water. The thinner the line the smaller the stream. Some of these thin threads have name and some don't.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-67607397360344012632016-02-03T08:47:53.662-05:002016-02-03T08:47:53.662-05:00Some great looking spots, inspiring further explor...Some great looking spots, inspiring further exploration! Nice!<br />Hibernationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209232417170426487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-49079505691265265842016-02-03T08:46:41.745-05:002016-02-03T08:46:41.745-05:00TROUTI
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Pete it was enjoyable, and rewarding...TROUTI<br />Thanks<br />Pete it was enjoyable, and rewarding.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-61368539191159543112016-02-03T08:44:35.966-05:002016-02-03T08:44:35.966-05:00Nice to see you are out exploring! It amazes me h...Nice to see you are out exploring! It amazes me how many streams you find that have brook trout in them!MarkWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682973572192708501noreply@blogger.com