I managed to get a few hours on a stream today. I have been a bit under the weather and a few other problems also. But this morning I felt good and the stream awaits. These last few day have been quite blustery, and temps have been pretty cool. The stream was in wonderful condition except for the huge amount of leaves being blown into the water. I have fished this stream many times but in a different area. Today I decided to fish it further downstream. This section is a series of runs, riffles and long pools. The waters are home to wild brown and brook trout. The flies selected for today were wet flies of various patterns.
It did not take long for the first trout to hit, and they pretty much kept right on taking for the time I was there.
There is still some beautiful foliage left to be viewed.
I saw this brookie take the fly. It came from a leaf covered bottom to grab the fly just under the surface.
A brown taken from some slack water. Typical brown holding water.
I took a lot of photos today, Autumns last paintings.
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My buddy accompanied me today, as he has for almost 25 years.
Very nice. I can't wait to get back to CT and see the beautiful fall colors in person.
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Kirk, those colors are fading, the coast is still pretty good.
Alan - beautiful, glad the trout were cooperative. Any takers on the dry?
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Long that they were. I fished a Bomber and had no takes, or interest. It's funny though they whacked the wet as it was near the surface.
Beautiful and tranquil.
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That's what its all about. Oh by the way Welcome.
Brk Trt,
ReplyDeleteOOH, I like it!! A couple dandy fish accompanied by an old friend Mr. Orvis. It doesn't get any better?............Phil
DRYFLYGUY,
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There's not to much that can top it.
The pictures today point out exactly the reason I love small streams and small fish. There is nothing finer. Nice job as usual Alan.
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They are addictive, and a passion.
Alan
ReplyDeleteFirst off love that Orvis setup, and of course the outstanding foliage. That underwater stump area in the stream looks inviting for a brook or brown to hang out. Did you try that spot? I am impressed with the area for short back cast. Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell,
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That particular Orvis setup has fished countless streams over the years. I pretty much covered the whole place. I had plenty of time and the scenery was spectacular.
Nice looking water there Alan..great spot under that Beech (?) Tree..pretty territory..
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They seemed to be most everwhere this day. Maybe not taking but bumping a plenty.
It's fun getting more familiar with a nice stream like this, and doing so with a good old friend like a veteran Orvis.
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That's for sure Walt. That Orvis vet is right at home there.
Nice job Alan, I love that section of stream! Glad it was good to you
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I knew you would probably recognize it.
Alan, really liked your assessment of the area you fished. "Autumn's Last Painting', how beautiful. Steady fishing too boot.
ReplyDeleteMel Moore,
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After the winds of the last days I believe it truly was the "last paintings"
Nothing better than all that is described here.
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Mike you won't get an argument on that from me.