Thursday, October 27th the day started off with rain, and it became heavy at times. As the day went on it became colder and the rain turned to snow. It looked very pretty as it coated the trees and grass. This was only a dusting but it was the first snows in brook trout forest.
Friday found me walking into the woods with the sound of crunching snow underfoot.
The stream looked like sparkling diamonds in the sunlight as it rushed over the rocks
and logs along its banks.
I had already decided that I was going to fish dry flies, why not it was perfect timing, first snow there has to be a hatch coming. No but I enjoy fishing dries and brook trout are usually willing to eat most anything that could be a meal.
As the flies drifted through the streams little seams and pools there were rises and a few chases, and on few of them I was rewarded with a trout to hand.
It was a fine day.
As I stood along this stream I observed at the tail of this pool two brook trout in the process of renewing life. I stayed for a spell and watched. Then moved on without them knowing.
The flies that were selected for this outing.
Wild brook trout. I can never describe my feelings as I admire them. There seems to be a new one though every time I do.
Brk Trt,
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Stunning colours and great to see the brookies spawning.
ReplyDeleteGreat post and pics. I really like the last pic of the heavy maple. Snow came to early but it gone for now, im hoping to get out for spell this afternoon.
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DRYFLYGUY,
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It's appreciated.
cyclefish,
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They are truly beautiful fish. There should be a good crop of brookies. Spawning conditions were great.
Johnny Utah,
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That tree was awesome. Perhaps if I fished more instead of looking at the beauty around, I'd catch more fish. Have a good outing.
Great colors of the forest with a touch of white. That fall brookie aint to bad either!!!
ReplyDeleteNice write-up and great pics.
ReplyDelete...I'm ready for spring.
Nice day on the river. The snow this early seemed out of place. I was brushing snow off tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to get those little glimpses, isn't it...and as always, beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteAYearOnTheFly'
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That first snow is always charming, it's the next 15 that are not so.
The brookies...always beautiful.
LOAH,
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It's very much appreciated.
Savage,
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Out of place, especially the nor'easter we had Saturday. Snow on the tomatoes....wow.
e.m.b.,
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I never tire of them. But then there's always something new.
Hey BT. We, too, got our first dusting last night and I can only imagine what it's like up the hill. Just might make Brook Trout fishing a little better.
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Shoreman,
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I remember you photos last year,snow,snow,snow.
As long as it doesn't get to cold the brookies will be on the feed.
a great time of year to get out there, well done!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100%. It is difficult to put into words what beautiful creatures they are. Most of the time I don't even try because my words would pale in comparison.
ReplyDeleteBrook trout in the snow in October....Who would have thunk it. Thank goodness we weren't down in the gap for this storm. I hear lots of road closures in the park right now. Going to make Muzzle Loader on the Jersey side interesting. Good luck on your PA trip.
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Great brook trout and I love the write up. Also those are bombers in the fly box give away. The AZWonderings mini hopper and your bomber are two patterns I fished this year with great success thats why they are both going to be in there. So thanks for the write up, and also for the new patterns!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the power is back on and you are able to post again:) Wonderful pictures that capture the feeling of the day perfectly. I love when the stream sparkles like diamonds. Excellent post and thanks for sharing. Great fly selections too and nice fishies. Tight Lines.
ReplyDeleteTom Ham,
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It sure is.
Kiwi,
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Your oh so right.
Passinthru Outdoors,
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We will be in PA this Wed. to scout a bit.
Bruce,
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That Bomber is a producer. I'll have to check into that mini hopper.
Trout MaGee,
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Six days with out it....what we take for granted.