A year ago I started something I had contemplated doing for some time. I decided to create a journal of my thoughts and experiences fly fishing small streams. My first post was "Thoughts", and 150 posts later I have barely scratched the surface.
I have been able to write about small streams, streamer flies, wonderful locations I have been able to walk, and fish, dry flies that would be able to draw a strike, sometimes food, family, and wild trout.
Over the course of this past year I've had the great pleasure of so many wonderful people who have visited my blog and have commented. I want to thank everyone for their input, your comments are valued and I enjoy reading and answering them.
As I enter my second year I hope I can continue to provide some more of "My Thoughts" in a way you'll enjoy.
As a small token of my appreciation to you I would like to offer a streamer fly I designed to the person who can give it a good name. Just Name It. I'll decide the name from the entries, and the person with the best name will win the streamer, along with the wood fly box in the photo. The contest will end Thursday, April 14th at midnight. I'll post the winner on Friday April 15th.
A few beautiful wild trout streams I've had the pleasure of fishing. As the seasons change.
Thank you for a wonderful year....
Happy Anniversary.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that I found your blog and thank you for the wonderful pictures, stories and advice.
One of these days the Cape (Red Brook perhaps) has our names all over it.
Brt Trt,
ReplyDeleteWith you connecting us with all your wonderful thoughts within your posts and blog, as well as you celebrating a anniversary.
I believe a good name for this streamer is:
The Small Stream Reflection.
Again, wonderful blog and congratulations to who ever wins this special hand tied streamer.
Respectfully........DRYFLYGUY
I'm a little late to the party here but I'm glad I found this blog. Great content! Congratulations on making it one year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful streamer! A name eludes me at the moment...lol (still on my first cup of coffee)
BrkTrt,
ReplyDeleteVery nice words and your thoughtful comments ring true. When I viewed the streamer it called out to me "The Kalamazou".
-BT
Wildforellen is a good name for the streamer.
ReplyDeleteGerman for "wild trout"
Thanks for the blog. Your pics and flies are great, and they have provided me with hours of entertainment. As for a name.......I like "Char Magnet"
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your anniversary! I named already one of your flies a few years back on NEFF - The Jersey Devil - and I still have it as an collector's item. This one I would name "the Sage" (not like the rod company but like a wise person). The "white" beard gave me the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI'd call it the Chief. The design reminds me of a head dress I've seen a Native American chief wear.
ReplyDeleteLightning strikes.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Looking forward to more stories, fish, pictures, and thoughts in year two!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! "Hairy Eyeball"? Squint, you'll see it..
ReplyDeleteIt has been a fast year, and they all seem to be going faster, now. I liked the ice cream in your last post, so this streamer is a "hot fudge sundae"
ReplyDeleteAljack
Happy Anniversary Friend...Thank you for your time and effort to share with us your joy and passion for your small stream adventures and wonderful photography.I appreciate it very much and look forward to another great year.My thought on the fly.In honor of your first year and anniversary of SSR........."The Yearling"..........Thanks again, Waterworker
ReplyDeleteLove your website! Very relaxing taking trips with you. I'd like to submit the following name: " BROOK TROUT'S FANCY."
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Congrats on the first anniversary of your blog my friend.
ReplyDeleteI think you need to get a NY fishing license, got some special places to show you. :-)
Keep the posts coming, it's all good.
A.T.
Still thinkin' about a name for your creation..in the meantime..congrats..happy anniversary..and all that good stuff..I really enjoy "Small Stream Reflections"..It's at the top of my blog list.
ReplyDeleteBrk Trt,
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I think I can speak for many of us out there when I say, our days have been enriched by your posts. From the great fly patterns that are done in a masterful way to the beautiful pics of small streams I look forward to every post you do. Please keep up the great job! I have two ideas for the name of the streamer....One, name it for the stream you have had the best memories or experiences on or how 'bout "Square Tail Surprise."
Congratulations on your first year. Your efforts are appreciated by many, myself included. Please keep posting about the many wonderful locations you have the opportunity to fish.
ReplyDeleteYour fly contains colors of fall. Perhaps the name, "Autumn Beauty" would be appropriate?
Congrats on a year of bloggin. Great Pics!
ReplyDeleteThe hook reminds of a candy cane so how about,
"Trout Candy"
Trumbull
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after a little more thought,I also like "Headwater Hooligan".............this is kinda fun! ....Waterworker
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blogaversary - sorry I was just preparing myself for the naming contest.
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your posts as they are full of incredible pictures of great fish or flies like the one above. Of course I'm a little bummed out that there isn't a food picture in this post. Oh well, next one maybe.
I'm going with "Dream Catcher" because I could only dream of tying something so wonderful. Hey, there were no rules about sucking up were there?!
Congratulations on your first year! I would call this "The Woodfin"
ReplyDeleteVisual art. Beautiful fish. The beautiful places they live. Your unassuming prose. Sweet fly. Speaks Carrie Stevens. Rangeley. Brown Sugar.
ReplyDeleteMy name entry: "Red Headed Stranger" with apologies to Willie Nelson..
ReplyDeleteGteat blog. Always the first one I check. Really enjoy the pictures and commentary.
ReplyDeleteA good fly name would be "The Brown Ghost"
Sorry..I mean't "Red Headed Streamer"..duh
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