Jeanette and I took a few days to enjoy some quiet time on Cape Cod. There are no crowds at this time and the weather was nice. We're not swimmers so it did not matter what the water temps were. We walked a long stretch of beach, and saw but a handful of people. It's at times like that you are able to think with a clear mind.
We also spent some time walking, and fishing a wonderful stream that has a special place in our hearts. "Red Brook". This stream is a place where searun brook trout live. These remarkable fish exist in but a precious few streams as they did when the Pilgrims first landed. It is to the hard work and resources of many dedicated people that they are doing well, and are protected in this environment.
While the fishing was spectacular, the catching was tough. There were hits, a few hookups, but only one came to hand. My belief was they were quite far upstream, spawning. While I fish from the banks, the stream is quite thick with brush upstream, making it difficult to access.
While returning home we stopped at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Foxboro. Fellow blogger Bruce Weaver, his blog is "Outfitted For Life". He is an associate in the fly shop there. We stopped for a spell and chatted. His fellow associate, who's name I can't recall, was a member of TU who's chapter is responsible for the Red Brook restoration. He told us a story of a brook trout. Some of these trout are fitted with tags that can be followed by satellite. This one trout was tracked in the Cape Cod Canal, not once but twice. This is quite remarkable because that is quite far from the little stream, and full of predators such as bluefish and stripers.
Those that live close enough to this area should visit this little stream, and witness these special brook trout.
Red Brook
One of Red Brooks precious residents.
Looks like a beautiful place. But the brush along that stream looks like the stuff of nightmares! The fact that you caught that nice little brookie is proof to me that you are a far better angler than most.
ReplyDeleteI love the "European" style, riverside snack.
ReplyDeleteBrk Trt,
ReplyDeleteYou take fly fishing small streams to a whole new level. Wonderful post and pictures.
Hey Alan,
ReplyDeleteNice post....where is that section on the river in reference to the bridge? Also, the tags (located in your second picture) on the the brush, plants, shrubs and trees were placed there by students from the Mass Maritime. They are recording local species for a class assignment. I met one of the students when I was there a few weeks ago. He was very helpful and showed me where the casting pool was located.
What a gorgeous brook trout. No matter how many I see, or catch, I don't think I'll ever not be surprised at their colors...always stunning. Oh, and hard cider is one of my most favorite things. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteKiwi,
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One out of ten casts lands in the right place. And if I'm lucky, there will be a brookie under it who's hungry.
John,
Thanks.
Simple crackers and cheese, with a good drink. It feels like the Ritz.
G Lech,
Thanks.
I love them....it shows.
Ed,
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Those areas are along the foot trail on the far side of the bridge. They follow the stream through the woods.
MMA was there Tuesday taking stream measurements and salt content of the stream. Those surveyors tapes are all over.
e.m.b.,
Thanks.
They are a beautiful fish, and they live in some beautiful places. That cider was oh so good.
Cheers.
What a beautiful fish. It looks like a very special resident indeed. That stream looks challenging to say the least.
ReplyDeleteGetting away from the crowds and finding time on the stream sounds pretty good right about now...beautiful trout.
ReplyDeleteCheers.
I may be heading back down that way in a couple of weeks. Think they will be active still?
ReplyDeleteJay,
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The stream has its areas of difficulty. Bad for the angler but good for the brookie.
Sanders,
Thanks.
Peace, quiet and solitude.....refreshing.
Ed,
Thanks.
I think after the spawning, these fish will head to Buttermilk Bay and put the feed bag on.
It will get better.
Beautiful trout!
ReplyDeleteJiraff,
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Welcome friend. Comment often.
Another great post and pictures.... Live it up friend.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post my friend. What a great way to picnic. That Brookie is sweet looking. Great pics. Tight lines
ReplyDeleteJohnny Utah,
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We have to enjoy each day.....one never knows.
Trout MaGee,
Thanks.
That simple food and drink takes on a special taste out there.
A hop skip and a jump over the bridge into Falmouth will bring you to the Quashnet River, the only salter brookie stream on Cape Cod proper. It's another hidden gem, lots of feisty brookies, catch and release ONLY, and a tad bit easier to fish than Red Brook
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ReplyDeletesuper!
food & small stream- flyfishing
Irishguy,
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I'm familiar with the Quashnet.
It's a beautiful stream to fish, and the walk along it is nice too.
Pupa,
Thanks, and welcome.
Small stream flyfishing, and good food....there's not to much better.