Saturday morning found me visiting a stream that I truly love. It winds over some rough land but has some smooth spots that are easily negotiated. The morning was crisp with frost all over, and the suns rays filtering through felt good. It's funny how the mind works. The suns warmth could not be felt, yet knowing it was coming through made your body feel warm. As I walked this little stream, looking into its pools, which were not very deep, I wondered has I have so many times, how can a trout with such vivid colors go unseen until they dart away.
I walked and fished this stream for a few hours and it was kind to me. Not once did my hiking boots feel the cold bite of the stream. I remained dry which is unusual for me. It also gave up some of its wild jewels to The Bomber and me, allowing a few to come to hand to admire their beauty.
A small stream. An October morning, the fresh smells of a mixed forest.... can it be better?
A woods road.
Bridges and the pools under them are favorite places for me. It seems that the pools under them almost always hold a trout or two. And though I'm aware of this possibility, I'm always shocked when the fly is taken, and most times loose the fish.
Gifts on this crisp October morning
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Brt Trt,
ReplyDeletethe photos and your story of your experience seem priceless!
Nice post.....DRYFLYGUY
NO, it does not get better than that. When i went camping last week i remember the scent of fall in the woods like you mentioned. Congrats on enjoying the simple things few people take the time to.
ReplyDeleteI had the same kind of experince this weekend, I never get tired of it! Thanks for another great post.
ReplyDeleteHi Alan....I am going to have to pay more attention to areas under bridges. I also will not trust my eyes anymore based on your comments. I'll throw the fly and let the trout "tell me" if they are there. Nice pictures as usual. Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful looking stream. Sounds like a great fall morning.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful morning. Beautiful place in the world. I too have also often wondered how brook trout go unseen with their red and yellow and orange and purple. I suppose it has to do with scientific light refraction and other such manner of things. But I just like to think of it as wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIdyllic!
ReplyDeleteThere are very few things I enjoy more than hitting a high mountain unspoiled stream or lake to tug against a few ravenous Brooke Trout. What an awesome treasure you've discovered. Terrific pictures!
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I was up in your neck of the woods today...nice water there.
Savage,
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Those little things, always stay with us.
Kiwi,
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It was a super weekend, I'm glad you took advantage of it.
Ed,
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It's funny where they turn up. Got to fish all the water I guess.
G.Lech,
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I agree on both counts.
e.m.b.,
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Since the ice age they have learned to survive.
I agree with you.......just wondeful.
Phillip,
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Gary Thompson,
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A treasure I love. And a treasure I'll protect.
Nothing better than a little solitude and brookies on a familiar stream. This time of year is special. Glad that you found some time to get out and enjoy it.
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I never get tired of the pics. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteIt really is my favorite season. We can always count on a full blown fall here in Maine, unlike spring..The colors, the crisp air just makes you feel like getting out and doing something..like say..brook fishing?
ReplyDeletefall is by far my favorite time of the year. Colors are brilliant and wildlife seems to be everywhere. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSome really great photographs and a story well told. Plus not having to dry out the hikers is a great bonus as well. Great Fall colors and beautiful trout. Thanks for sharing. Tight Lines.
ReplyDeleteSanders,
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This time of year is short and special. Must take advantage.
Kev2380,
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Glad you enjoyed them.
penbayman,
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You have got to get out now, these days are numbered. And by all means check out that small stream.
Passinthru Outdoors,
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Wildlife,Oh Yes. I've encountered in the last 4 days turkeys galore, and two black bears. NICE
Trout Magee,
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Colors, beautiful surroundings, brook trout.....and the best, dry feet.
I like every blog you have posted.Quite a lot of journeys and incredible experience.
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