Oquossoc is a small town in western Maine. It sits on the lakes of Mooselookmeguntic, and Rangeley. The town has some small shops, restaurants, a general store and now an outdoor heritage museum.
The Rangeley River has been a fishing destination of mine for many years and has given up some beautiful brook trout and salmon. In the fall each ascends the river from Mooselookmeguntic to spawn. To journey along the river will offer wildlife views that are spectacular, moose, black bear, deer, and partridge.
I have created this streamer and have named it after this wonderful place in western Maine.
"Oquossoc"
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You do really great work. Thank you for such a great blog,
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ReplyDeleteI too love the Western Maine area of Rangley, which I've spent a lot of time there myself in the past. Mostly in the Wilson Mills area, which is home to Tim Pond Camps.
I myself maybe heading to Pittsburgh NH on Columbus day weekend, for Brookies, Browns & Salmon on the head waters of the Connecticut. That area to is Gods Country......DRYFLYGUY
Alan,
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Speaking of Maine, the state is looking for volunteers to document the native Brook Trout population in western Maine. I read this in TU's Fall 2011 edition. People can choose among 187 bodies of water. If you or anyone who reads your blog are interested,, then contact www.tumaine.org.
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ReplyDeleteI'd traveled the Northeast with the old folks in the early 70's and was immediately struck by Maine's spectacular "desolation". Spectacular would also be an apt description of your original streamers.
Wonderful streamer. You seem very passionate about all things Maine. The way you talk about the Rangeley area makes me very interested in this special area. I'd love to experience this area for myself one day.
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Hey BT. Another fly suitable for framing. I'd write a book, but Dave Bargeron beat me to it.
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I'm happy you find my blog interesting.
Please come back often, your comments are welcome.
DRYFLYGUY,
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I'm familiar with those areas. Good fishing awaits.
Stop in at LL Cote in Errol.
Ed,
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I saw that article, if I could I would.
John,
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75 was the first year I went to Rangeley, been doing ever since. Thank you for the comment on the streamers.
G. Lech,
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There are perhaps better fishing destinations, but not for me. It's a beautiful area offering wilderness fishing, with lots of fly fishing history.
e.m.b.
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A wonderful time to be on the waters.
Shoreman,
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Mark your going to convince me to write that book.
good fly, does Oquossoc proud.
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Have you ever been there?
I didn't get up there this fall but it is definitely on my primary list for next spring. Thanks for the motivation!
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The Rangeley River is open through October, I'm gonna give it my best to try to get there.