A brook, the origin still unknown to me at this time. It flows swiftly over rocks and fallen trees. Its waters cooled by the deep shade and perhaps a spring or two along the way. There are series of pools and fast runs, classic waters for brook trout. The one outstanding feature of this brook is a large well maintained red barn that sits along side of it near its meeting point with another stream.
I have fished this brook but twice and there is much to still be learned. The brook trout I have encountered here have been few but very strong. Fishing a stream as such leaves me to believe a large brook trout will come from these waters.
Elk hair, squirrel tail, dubbing, and brown hackle.
In these fast runs a fly must be hit quick, there is no time for inspection, or one will go hungry. It's a great place to dance a fly like the one above.
On this morning I was graced with this fine wild jewel.
Brk Trt,
ReplyDeletenice post!! I love the photos.......Phil
DRYFLYGUY,
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Superb Alan, that fly looks deadly!
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I've only fished the fly a few times, but so far it's been productive.
Hard to top the Elk Hair Caddis. I believe you could fish only that fly and catch just about as many trout as matching the hatch exactly, especially if you toss it right up against the bank. Great fly for fast water, too. Very buoyant.
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It's a great attractor as it bobs in the current. It seems as if the fish have to take it.
Also it's easy for the angler to pick it up, even with poor lighting.
Hey, I know that barn. :)
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I don't think so John.
But I'd be happy to show you it some time.
Looks just like the barn near "tumbledown creek". You had me fooled. :)
DeleteBy the size of that brookie, the farmers must be feeding them oats! :)
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DeleteI know the barn you speak of. I have photos of it.
He does have a belly, might be little brookies.
SO pretty!
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I thought you would appreciate it, especially the barn.
Nice brook, I'm on the way. Wait, sorry, too far to commute.
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If you ever make the commute it would be worth your time.
It's a beautiful stream. Except for that one special pool it has been an enigma to me.
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Like Mossy Pool, you'll figure it out.
It's still a beautiful place to spend some time.
Alan - I picture a hefty brookie right where those two streams meet, right under the foam and close to the rocks on the right side!
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Long you have a keen eye when it comes to small streams.
Your blog, your waters, your fish, your pictures, Superb!
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I appreciate that very much Mel.
alan that looks like a stream I should be fishing.i'm leaving for maine in morning will be back around 7/10 we need to get together I have found some great new tying materials. and have come up with new fly patterns.tight lines oldman
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Maine, hope you have a great time. You'll be fishing I hope?
You probably know where to find me.
Alan
ReplyDeleteA lot of concentration is needed to fish a fast run like that--I was going to fish some fast water like that stream this morning, but got run off the by generation. That barn and stream should be painted on canvas--outstanding image--thanks for sharing
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A lot of concentration for me is making sure I don't trip and go swimming.
That's a drawback to tail waters I guess.
Love the fly! And what a great place to have a red barn.
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They seem to go well together, the stream and barn.
Superb all around.
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That looks like a trout that's never missed a meal... I love the subtleness of the blues and reds. What a peaceful looking stream.
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I agree, he's eating more than insects.
An angler could never have a bad day fishing a stream as this.
Alan, I think it's time for book with the pictures taken from the blog. Stunning as usual.
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It's coming soon.