tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post2142009135898618532..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: It Happened AgainBrk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-76401971398544862922019-05-14T23:16:39.019-04:002019-05-14T23:16:39.019-04:00Maybe he is achieving revenge--eating baby pickere...Maybe he is achieving revenge--eating baby pickerel through the winter.gioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15986185565639998678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-37887288485426567802019-04-29T06:26:19.730-04:002019-04-29T06:26:19.730-04:00Dougsden
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Doug wild trout can find a way to ...Dougsden<br />Thanks<br />Doug wild trout can find a way to get it done. I know I'm always impressed when I catch a trout where I never have caught one before. Instinct is indeed part of how I get it done, with a bit of luck as always.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-79553444635263073082019-04-29T06:22:27.439-04:002019-04-29T06:22:27.439-04:00NJpatbee
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Pat the streams here have had the ...NJpatbee<br />Thanks<br />Pat the streams here have had the benefit of multiple years of ample rainfall. This has been the reason for the increase in brook trout numbers, that's an opinion.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-45846481986677939922019-04-29T06:19:18.893-04:002019-04-29T06:19:18.893-04:00Bill Trussell
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Bill the brookies still domin...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill the brookies still dominate in that stream. I used the 5' glass rod this time. I like to keep all of the rods in shape.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-87383857272207671342019-04-28T19:31:17.317-04:002019-04-28T19:31:17.317-04:00Alan,
I know I have said this many times.....It st...Alan,<br />I know I have said this many times.....It still just fascinates me that such submarines can live, no, thrive quite well in such skinny waters! The first one is a real beaut and the other two are gorgeous as well! You have a real knack for locating and bringing to hand such awesome fish! There is something good and noble about the way you fish! Experience, yes! Instinct, more so! Thank you for taking us along on these adventures! Here's to a great 2019! <br />DougsdenDougsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800383538251413175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-61449719380001041852019-04-28T14:17:45.424-04:002019-04-28T14:17:45.424-04:00Wow, what a brookie! That would make my season. ...Wow, what a brookie! That would make my season. In the couple of times I have been out I have noticed a number of larger brook trout - perhaps the good flows we have had for over a year?NJpatbeehttp://googlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-14124832866448982142019-04-28T12:05:05.284-04:002019-04-28T12:05:05.284-04:00Alan
Wow, a nice brook trout, glad to know the bro...Alan<br />Wow, a nice brook trout, glad to know the browns have no effect on the brook trout. Was you using your bamboo fly rod? Thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-61133228883087118932019-04-28T08:31:53.781-04:002019-04-28T08:31:53.781-04:00mike
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Mike it's going to rain here again...mike<br />Thanks<br />Mike it's going to rain here again. I don't mind it for it's going to help later. The cold I'll leave to you hardy northern Maine fellows.<br />The big guy did test the rod.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-60809168509339862842019-04-28T07:16:25.529-04:002019-04-28T07:16:25.529-04:00What great pictures to wake up to on a cold rainy ...What great pictures to wake up to on a cold rainy morning! None of those fish look like they're missing many meals. The big Brookie must have been a hoot to haul in. mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092336363863109549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-81325450352736508492019-04-28T06:25:36.456-04:002019-04-28T06:25:36.456-04:00Steve
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Steve I've always said that our n...Steve<br />Thanks<br />Steve I've always said that our naturalized citizen the brown trout is a handsome formidable and durable addition to our fisheries.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-12835333209974937882019-04-28T06:22:50.322-04:002019-04-28T06:22:50.322-04:00Brad Basehore
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Brad we have showers in the f...Brad Basehore<br />Thanks<br />Brad we have showers in the forecast almost all week and I'm loving it. The bigger guys seem to come out in times of high water.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-35209809779152635382019-04-28T06:20:19.481-04:002019-04-28T06:20:19.481-04:00Sam, I agree that he like fish. That stream also h...Sam, I agree that he like fish. That stream also has a good population of dace.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-23311887181124335582019-04-28T05:33:59.257-04:002019-04-28T05:33:59.257-04:00Alan, that brook trout is a beautiful gem but that...Alan, that brook trout is a beautiful gem but that brown trout comes a pretty close second. Lovely colours on both.<br />Thanks for taking us along with you.<br />Kindest Regards,<br />Steve.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349271164490121533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-35753895262199092872019-04-27T20:39:40.400-04:002019-04-27T20:39:40.400-04:00Alan, that's a true trophy. It's always am...Alan, that's a true trophy. It's always amazing what can show up when you least expect it. Good flows of water definitely help with some of the quality fish that are showing up . Hopefully it will continue..Brad Basehorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370164013886548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-38182730020862451192019-04-27T19:21:03.587-04:002019-04-27T19:21:03.587-04:00Maybe smaller browns too, Alan. That brook trout ...Maybe smaller browns too, Alan. That brook trout has been feeding well to get to that size. What a beauty.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-30617066541282225822019-04-27T18:17:15.037-04:002019-04-27T18:17:15.037-04:00Sam
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Sam that brookie has access to a pond ...Sam <br />Thanks<br />Sam that brookie has access to a pond and may migrate there in winter. There is ample food in there. Or maybe he has a taste for smaller brookies.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-77119785860066425662019-04-27T17:50:41.198-04:002019-04-27T17:50:41.198-04:00Wow, Wow, Wow! Not to take anything away from the...Wow, Wow, Wow! Not to take anything away from the other brookie and brown trout, but that first one is a beast! That brook trout is a trophy out of that small stream. Any chance that fish has had access to salt water with ample food supply to gain that size? Very impressed with that brook trout. Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-77648804114267948792019-04-27T17:38:55.869-04:002019-04-27T17:38:55.869-04:00Hibernation
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Will I'm loving the spring ...Hibernation<br />Thanks<br />Will I'm loving the spring change. So many wild flowers blooming along the stream, and those ferns are so brilliant....all good.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-15767200510054108272019-04-27T17:36:44.634-04:002019-04-27T17:36:44.634-04:00Mark Kautz
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Mark as I mentioned to Alistair ...Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />Mark as I mentioned to Alistair he was an odd one for that stream. Nice fight for sure.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-36449521033976267562019-04-27T17:35:17.382-04:002019-04-27T17:35:17.382-04:00Alistair
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Alistair that bigger brookie was v...Alistair<br />Thanks<br />Alistair that bigger brookie was very dark, a bit odd for that stream.<br />Have a great time tomorrow.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-39327627253646137532019-04-27T16:33:22.469-04:002019-04-27T16:33:22.469-04:00Amazing fish all around on a cool outing. Amazing...Amazing fish all around on a cool outing. Amazing how green up is starting to commence!Hibernationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209232417170426487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-16989356162133006612019-04-27T11:36:39.397-04:002019-04-27T11:36:39.397-04:00That Brookie is a real beauty. Well done. That Brookie is a real beauty. Well done. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-49825077722104581512019-04-27T11:10:30.758-04:002019-04-27T11:10:30.758-04:00Hi Alan
WOW.....!!!! That is an impressive Brooki...Hi Alan<br /><br />WOW.....!!!! That is an impressive Brookie for that size stream. The other fish are almost as impressive for their markings as well.<br />Hopefully I will connect with some similarly impressive fish tomorrow.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />AlistairAlistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389466523719234443noreply@blogger.com