Brook trout are the most beautiful fish on the earth, "a cornerstone". They are found in the most pristine locations, and can be coaxed to take a multitude of flies. Some of these flies can be colorful attractors with a bit of flair and flash.
A wild brook trout taken from a small stream in November. One would need a large piece of paper two write the names of the colors on this fish.
The flies below are tied with various colors taken from the brook trout. They are a tribute in feather,tinsel and silk to the "brookie".
Small Stream Reflections is coming up on a milestone soon. These flies will be offered to celebrate that milestone.
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Amazing pic's and flies Brk Trt. Must be a milestone of years... or followers? I'm not sure, but I'm grateful you do what you do!
ReplyDeleteWill
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It's something that I never thought would take place Will. But it's very close.
Beauties Al!! Both the Brookie and the Flies!!
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I appreciate it Pete.
gosh, so pretty! even the ties. :)
ReplyDeleteTexWisGirl,
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And lots of color.
Yes, the brook trout is very beautiful well worth a tribute!
ReplyDeleteThe Jassid Man,
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That it does Mats.
the colors on the fish are amazing. They look great. Much better looking than the homely looking sea robin.
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No argument from me on that. That's some comparison though.
Alan
ReplyDeleteI agree the Brook has to be the most colorful of all the trout species. I am very interested in the Milestone Collection, looking forward as to when this collection will be available. Thanks for sharing a colorful post!
Bill Trussell,
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Perhaps in about a week or so.
Alan...
ReplyDeletewould that milestone be ....something to do with ...how many "days are in a year"... by any chance.....
flyfisher1000,
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Dave you never know...just might.
Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteriverwalker34,
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I appreciate your comment.
Like them.
ReplyDeletessj,
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I appreciate your comment.
Those flies are gorgeous as is your scenery.
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They do kind of go together howard.
Most definitely the brook trout is a keystone species. It is the keystone in maintaining the health and prosperity of the small stream.The brook trout is also a canary in the coal mine or bio-indicator species. When the health of a stream is in jeopardy the brook trout is usually the first species in the system to indicate a decline in the health of that ecosystem. Truly an amazing little critter. Alan, your milestone collection is a wonderful tribute.
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Peter your words are right on, so very true.
Alan, that Brookie is so stunning in all of it's magnificent color. I wonder if I might borrow it for use over on my BlogBuddy Community page. In addition, very interested in knowing more about your Milestone offerings. Terrific work!
ReplyDeleteMel(PondStalker)
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You go right ahead and use the photo on your BBCP Mel.
Wonderful job of bringing out those natural colors and recreating them on a hook.
ReplyDeleterivertoprambles,
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There's so many colors on a brookie Walt, I hope I got them all.
The brookie and flies are absolutely beautiful! I agree with you one hundred percent.....brook trout are the most beautiful fish on earth.
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Most of us who fish for the brookie can pretty much agree on its beauty.
Very nice flies. Looking forward to hearing about your milestone.
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I appreciate your comments.