Friday, June 22, 2012

"Cool" Stuff




Connecticut is in its first heat wave of the year, three consecutive days in the 90's. While some may like it I for one can do with out it. But being unable to do much about it here's some cool stuff that helps to make it bearable. While talking of bear...able, those that fish the Farmington River should be on the lookout for bears. It's not panic time but they are about and many more sightings have taken place.


The other evening while fishing, with the air temp of about 85 and the water at the mid 50's a spooky mist hung over the stream.


That same evening I saw this struggling fly trying to shed its shuck. I wonder if trout key in on such happenings.


Now this is cool. My grand daughter Morgan about to rip one into the outfield.


The picture says it better than I can.








12 comments:

  1. Just waiting to have my first streamside bear run in...I hit alot of those areas where there seem to be alot of sightings...love the softball pic, bummed that my baseball season is over, it's alot of fun!

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    1. Steve,
      Thanks.
      You spend quite a bit of time in their prime habitat...sooner or later.
      The kids play for the love of the game, great stuff.

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  2. I saw the news this morning, you guys are getting roasted. Ice tea is good, but ice water is better. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Should I expect to see your Grand daughter on the WCWS in the future?

    Mark

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    1. Shoreman,
      Thanks.
      Water is a good choice. I know I'd love to see her there.

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  3. You got "cool" covered. Love that shot of the river. And youth sports! Way cool.

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    1. Jim Yaussy Albright,
      Thanks.
      The river was a bit spooky. Kids put all they have into the games they play.

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  4. It's very important to stay hydrated and to eat your greens...

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    1. penbayman,
      Thanks.
      Are you friends with my doctor. Your both right.

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  5. Brk
    Is the humidity as bad there as it is here. I hate the summer weather in the South. The only time you can get out and do anything is really early in the morning. The rest of the day is extremely humid and super hot. Today's high was 97 with the heat index at 110 in the sun.

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    1. Bill Trussell,
      Thanks.
      For that last heat wave is was high. The good thing about the northeast they end fast. Always refreshing air from Canada waiting to come in.

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  6. Brk,
    I've been looking for a while. This is my first comment. Your photography is excellent. Wish I could take pictures like that. I have other diversions that take up all my time.

    This morning your interpretation of the Picket Pin did fine on the brookies and browns in a few hundred shallow yards of a Midwestern stream. I tied it in size 14, and thought it was a little small for my stream today. I used other flies in the bigger pools. How large do you tie the Picket Pin? I'm going to make some on a heavy size 12 hook for a small fast neighborhood stream that is home to some big brown trout.

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    1. Perry,
      Thanks.
      I appreciate your comment on the photography.
      I'm happy the Pin worked so well for you. It's a fly that doesn't seem to get the use it deserves.
      I tie them as big as 10's. Use a heavier nymph hook to bring it down some.

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