tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post5107812513047019056..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: "Brooklets"Brk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-10255835451572158152020-01-19T08:47:07.491-05:002020-01-19T08:47:07.491-05:00Armando Milosevic
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Armando I do know these l...Armando Milosevic<br />Thanks<br />Armando I do know these little streams well. Most everywhere there are streams like this and you know what they say "a trout is a trout".....Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-41763072496494881032020-01-18T20:53:06.619-05:002020-01-18T20:53:06.619-05:00Hi Alan, obviously you know these little streams a...Hi Alan, obviously you know these little streams a lot and you know how to handle them to catch these beautiful scary trouts ...Armando Milosevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738374068944034702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-89278845437341953882020-01-18T10:17:24.241-05:002020-01-18T10:17:24.241-05:00Dougsden
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Doug when ever I find little brook...Dougsden<br />Thanks<br />Doug when ever I find little brooklets I always check them out, some have fish and some don't. As to how they survive such inhospitable environs is beyond me, but they have been doing it for thousands of years. I hope they continue to keep up the tradition.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-27366472679172748982020-01-18T06:57:24.841-05:002020-01-18T06:57:24.841-05:00Alan,
I'm glad you posted this piece! This is...Alan,<br />I'm glad you posted this piece! This is just the very small waters that you and I have spoke about and the ones that I find so fascinating! You often refer to brookies as survivors in such hostile environments (particularly in dry periods). How do they do it? They are indeed unique creatures and very worthy of our awe and admiration! You are blessed to be where they are!<br />DougsdenDougsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800383538251413175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-38393779551185639342020-01-16T19:51:32.583-05:002020-01-16T19:51:32.583-05:00Sam
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Sam they are determined to get the job ...Sam<br />Thanks<br />Sam they are determined to get the job done. They are amazing fish. Rowan has some photos of small brookies that were trying to jump some pretty high falls. Going to get cold next week.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-49889420072492056222020-01-16T18:40:29.676-05:002020-01-16T18:40:29.676-05:00Wow, look how dark that first brook trout is, defi...Wow, look how dark that first brook trout is, definitely blending in to his zone. Just beautiful with those bright red spots. I am familiar with a brooklet same as pictured and will never forget the image of brook trout going up it in October a few years ago, much like small salmon overcoming obstacles, mostly leaf dams.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-89752592259116101382020-01-16T18:26:56.628-05:002020-01-16T18:26:56.628-05:00NJpatbee
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Pat we all need a lift once in awh...NJpatbee<br />Thanks<br />Pat we all need a lift once in awhile.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-36476165271669498892020-01-16T17:03:50.561-05:002020-01-16T17:03:50.561-05:00Alan - Great pictures and amazing wild brook trout...Alan - Great pictures and amazing wild brook trout. Thanks for keeping our spirits up!NJpatbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00025112886060368479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-58879836158148547012020-01-16T07:32:10.503-05:002020-01-16T07:32:10.503-05:00Sorry for the late responses.Sorry for the late responses.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-61185848116228283562020-01-16T07:31:24.543-05:002020-01-16T07:31:24.543-05:00Alistair
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Alistair they are amazing creature...Alistair<br />Thanks<br />Alistair they are amazing creatures. Your 3" browns would be considered a trophy in those small waters. I would say that summers are very tough on these trout. A small dry fly dropped into the water and "bam"..fish on.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-46482810784678691752020-01-16T07:27:11.466-05:002020-01-16T07:27:11.466-05:00John Dornik
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John the reel was made in the U...John Dornik<br />Thanks<br />John the reel was made in the US but it has no other markings. Made in the early 50's I would guess. It is about as simple as there can be. I love it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-37850709606743375422020-01-16T07:24:48.211-05:002020-01-16T07:24:48.211-05:00Bill Trussell
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Bill the fly rod is pretty ne...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill the fly rod is pretty new it's a fiberglass rod Made in 2017. The reel I don't have any info on other then a Made in USA stamped on it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-78657819621132073202020-01-16T07:21:56.206-05:002020-01-16T07:21:56.206-05:00Beaverdam
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Joe we have to fish them because?...Beaverdam<br />Thanks<br />Joe we have to fish them because? OW Smith was fond of the word "brooklets". The vet did a fine job.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-77112722031855723412020-01-16T07:19:16.159-05:002020-01-16T07:19:16.159-05:00Mark Kautz
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Mark that's a good story, an...Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />Mark that's a good story, and I'll bet it happens more then is told. Trout can hold in some very scant water. That link you sent me for the facebook post won't work.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-47758328351740979682020-01-16T07:16:19.780-05:002020-01-16T07:16:19.780-05:00Hibernation
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Will I saw springs like these w...Hibernation<br />Thanks<br />Will I saw springs like these when I visited SVT...got to get back there one day.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-21583886964061145512020-01-16T07:14:43.667-05:002020-01-16T07:14:43.667-05:00mike
Mike they take advantage of what nature provi...mike<br />Mike they take advantage of what nature provides them. I think we all have memories of those little waters.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-18614377750667289782020-01-16T07:12:46.947-05:002020-01-16T07:12:46.947-05:00billp
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Bill the weather has been gracious. T...billp<br />Thanks<br />Bill the weather has been gracious. The next week is when the real winter returns.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-4891456769194725092020-01-16T02:20:43.129-05:002020-01-16T02:20:43.129-05:00Hi Alan,
It amazes me as well the waters that fis...Hi Alan,<br /><br />It amazes me as well the waters that fish can take hold and make a living in.<br /><br />Up on the North Yorkshire Moors there are innumerable tiny brooks and stream (sometimes called, 'Stells', 'Intakes' and 'Slacks') some of which contain tiny wild brownies no more than 3 or 4" eaking out an existence in some quite harsh conditions (freezing winters, warm dry summers and very low pH waters.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />AlistairAlistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389466523719234443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-35228620862479308212020-01-15T23:17:22.745-05:002020-01-15T23:17:22.745-05:00Hi alan, I have a collection of skeleton reels. is...Hi alan, I have a collection of skeleton reels. is that a Union Hardware, made in Torrington, CT?John Dornikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244892643352562421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-71105730462388510542020-01-15T19:57:35.213-05:002020-01-15T19:57:35.213-05:00Alan
Another beautiful stream; just wondering how ...Alan<br />Another beautiful stream; just wondering how old is the reel and fly rod you was using? Thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-41255523477202713172020-01-15T11:39:11.234-05:002020-01-15T11:39:11.234-05:00Fishing those little brooklets is so cool. I'...Fishing those little brooklets is so cool. I'm with Mike, I love that veteran reel!<br />JJBeaverdamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-19739699449322506152020-01-15T10:25:36.599-05:002020-01-15T10:25:36.599-05:00Back in the mid-70's I was fishing with a frie...Back in the mid-70's I was fishing with a friend on Silver Fork. He went and sat in a spot and fished. I walked the creek. "How many did you catch?" I asked. One. I had caught 5. I convinced him to catch fish in a creek, you have to fish every nook and cranny just like you do. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-37225037181773716632020-01-15T10:10:11.815-05:002020-01-15T10:10:11.815-05:00That's awesome!That's awesome!Hibernationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209232417170426487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-26193608520280745262020-01-15T10:09:13.667-05:002020-01-15T10:09:13.667-05:00It always amazes me where we find Trout. The first...It always amazes me where we find Trout. The first picture reminds me of the brook I cut my teeth on as a child; little brookies everywhere. I love the reel! mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092336363863109549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-52246617087343946312020-01-15T09:31:59.188-05:002020-01-15T09:31:59.188-05:00More jewels from a beautiful little stream. You...More jewels from a beautiful little stream. You've been lucky with the weather!billphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321627853004175813noreply@blogger.com