tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post6874566944549778833..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: What A January DayBrk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-46917498013252376202017-01-23T07:29:57.467-05:002017-01-23T07:29:57.467-05:00Mark Wittman
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Mark it's great to be able...Mark Wittman<br />Thanks<br />Mark it's great to be able to fish without the bulky coats. But I guess at some point that will change.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-82752175077593032272017-01-22T20:20:47.645-05:002017-01-22T20:20:47.645-05:00Nice to see you guys out enjoying some warm Januar...Nice to see you guys out enjoying some warm January weather!MarkWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682973572192708501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-20947174281227666192017-01-22T19:22:18.562-05:002017-01-22T19:22:18.562-05:00Bill/Tully
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Bill most times it's about 5...Bill/Tully<br />Thanks<br />Bill most times it's about 5 to 10 feet. But the rod will put out 20 yards with out a problem. As you said the stream dictates the cast.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-32455645893700523772017-01-22T19:07:56.925-05:002017-01-22T19:07:56.925-05:00Bill Trussell
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Bill I only use 6x fluro tipp...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill I only use 6x fluro tippet. I find it to be the best.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-84242746883235427762017-01-22T19:05:46.970-05:002017-01-22T19:05:46.970-05:00Brad Basehore
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Brad that brown spider really...Brad Basehore<br />Thanks<br />Brad that brown spider really worked that day, today they would not touch it. Winter fishing, I wish I could figure it out. We have a nor'easter on tap for Tuesday.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-30234446984978343952017-01-22T19:04:31.803-05:002017-01-22T19:04:31.803-05:00Alan, in using your 4'10" rod, what would...Alan, in using your 4'10" rod, what would you consider a "normal" casting distance? I understand the stream/foliage dictates much of the choice. I guess I was curious to how far you are from where your flies drop. Thank you. Bill/Tullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378513731385067927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-39854567405213163722017-01-22T19:02:45.339-05:002017-01-22T19:02:45.339-05:00John Dornik
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I recall a Sienfeld show dealin...John Dornik<br />Thanks<br />I recall a Sienfeld show dealing with poppyseed muffins. I have to see if salted horns are available here.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-45336388837369177972017-01-22T14:29:14.456-05:002017-01-22T14:29:14.456-05:00Alan
Just wondering if you are using a fluorocarbo...Alan<br />Just wondering if you are using a fluorocarbon tippet to land these beauties? Glad you guys had a successful day! Thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-46079816996108401942017-01-22T09:05:54.759-05:002017-01-22T09:05:54.759-05:00Alan, I'm glad you showed me a brown spider,I ...Alan, I'm glad you showed me a brown spider,I finally purchased some brown silk. I think it's the last color I want in my box.im going to experiment with some small ones with grey hen hackle for the blue winged olive. Beautiful fish and water to match. Enjoy the nice weather,its probably temporary. Thankyou.Brad Basehorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370164013886548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-20341123865245177952017-01-22T07:54:22.305-05:002017-01-22T07:54:22.305-05:00Poppy seed horn. Makes me smile. For years when I ...Poppy seed horn. Makes me smile. For years when I held a secret clearance, we were warned never to eat anything containing poppy seeds (evokes a positive drug test response). That's ok, I prefer salted horns anyway.John Dornikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244892643352562421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-38605857400119813982017-01-22T06:37:47.911-05:002017-01-22T06:37:47.911-05:00Grandpa Mel
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Mel they're all brook trout...Grandpa Mel<br />Thanks<br />Mel they're all brook trout but they are so different.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-16291808414934518892017-01-22T06:35:44.113-05:002017-01-22T06:35:44.113-05:00Hibernation
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Will that it was. Always nice w...Hibernation<br />Thanks<br />Will that it was. Always nice when the fish cooperate.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-40911780309317486132017-01-21T23:47:15.842-05:002017-01-21T23:47:15.842-05:00Alan, it is remarkable how "each" fish h...Alan, it is remarkable how "each" fish has it's own identity and beauty to behold. We, your readers, are blessed to share this experience with you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-90297454953862977912017-01-21T22:18:47.470-05:002017-01-21T22:18:47.470-05:00Looks like a blast was had by all!Looks like a blast was had by all!Hibernationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209232417170426487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66241607172084599252017-01-21T21:15:10.453-05:002017-01-21T21:15:10.453-05:00Parachute Adams
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Sam it was like I was fishi...Parachute Adams<br />Thanks<br />Sam it was like I was fishing in October. I'm glad you were out today, beautiful weather for January, and two trout is a good day. I hope you do well tomorrow.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-27059341561455580842017-01-21T20:25:55.637-05:002017-01-21T20:25:55.637-05:00Beautiful! As far as not moving much, as they say...Beautiful! As far as not moving much, as they say why leave fish to find fish. Those brookies are still in their fall spawn colors it seems. <br /><br />I got out today on the Swift and connected on two dandies. Tomorrow will be spent on the brook I spent time when I was a younger man.<br /><br />Regards, Sam<br />Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-38064990885443310872017-01-21T20:09:16.985-05:002017-01-21T20:09:16.985-05:00Pete, that's what I had for breakfast this mor...Pete, that's what I had for breakfast this morning.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-31671521303378982372017-01-21T19:05:39.947-05:002017-01-21T19:05:39.947-05:00Yes I see that by your post!! Was the horn a pre o...Yes I see that by your post!! Was the horn a pre or post trip snack? They are good!TROUTIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15648883169965021096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-49924825598611487722017-01-21T18:10:25.013-05:002017-01-21T18:10:25.013-05:00Howard Levett
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Howard it's my supporting...Howard Levett<br />Thanks<br />Howard it's my supporting cast that makes these posts great.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-31114514783412885022017-01-21T18:09:13.514-05:002017-01-21T18:09:13.514-05:00Mark Kautz
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Mark that's a long time. But...Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />Mark that's a long time. But the water resulting from the snow pack is well worth the wait.<br />The flies should do you well.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-70722588666667186542017-01-21T18:07:23.385-05:002017-01-21T18:07:23.385-05:00George
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I could put you in some fine waters....George<br />Thanks<br />I could put you in some fine waters.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-34789130300426692262017-01-21T18:05:14.669-05:002017-01-21T18:05:14.669-05:00dawgvet1
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Jed, in slower moving water, pools...dawgvet1<br />Thanks<br />Jed, in slower moving water, pools I'll cast upstream and allow the fly to roll with the current. A soft-hackle fished like that will give great motion to those moving hackles. My preferred method is quartering downstream I like this in faster moving water. I'll cast to the bank, control the line so that it's almost tight, allow the fly to finish it's drift, when that is done I'll let the fly hang or sink what ever the stream allows it to do. Letting it set there for a moment or two I'll then just twitch it, and then retrieve it. 95% of the time I'll take a strike at the moment I twitch it. Kirk made a comment on how the fish see such a small fly, and at that moment a brookie hit it.<br />I hope this helps you, but don't give up.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-24516354670621566942017-01-21T17:54:41.640-05:002017-01-21T17:54:41.640-05:00TROUT1
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Pete that horn was so good, but the ...TROUT1<br />Thanks<br />Pete that horn was so good, but the fishing was better.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-49088222905297030502017-01-21T14:51:53.498-05:002017-01-21T14:51:53.498-05:00Another great post Alan. Thanks once again!Another great post Alan. Thanks once again!cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-56937536574214973942017-01-21T11:02:55.906-05:002017-01-21T11:02:55.906-05:00Can't wait to get out and try the flies. Seaso...Can't wait to get out and try the flies. Season opens last Saturday in April, but with all the snow up there, probably end of May or June before you can touch water. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.com