Wednesday, October 7, 2015

A Small Stream, October 7, 2014

Well I finally got to fish a small stream today. I have been reluctant to venture out on them because of low water conditions. We were blessed with some rain last week and in some areas the amount was very adequate and brought the stream levels up nicely. The water is cool and some of the fish were showing color rivaling the foliage. Dry flies did not get the job done day, instead a variety of wets drew the interest of the trout.

It was a spectacular fall day the suns reflection off of the leaves was gratifying, and the trout an awesome plus.


For such a dry hot summer these char came through in beautiful condition.


How pretty is this?


Almost as pretty as this.


I have never fished this stream this far up. I was surprised just how nice it was.


The brookies were where you would guess they would be...as well as a few other places.


I love places as this on small streams. They are tough areas to work, the debris always claim a fly or two, but that is a small price to pay.


For when the fly finally drifts where you want it to, the result can be awesome. Believe it or not I hooked him twice on the same fly. The second time I was able to bring him to hand.



24 comments:

  1. Nice brookies! Glad to see that stream treated you better than it did that time you took me there, I must remember to visit again this fall.

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    1. RM Lytle
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      Rowan, that stream was in fine condition, perhaps making its residents a bit less fearful.

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  2. the rippled water is so refreshing to my eyes! :) (we need rain here.)

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    1. TexWisGirl
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      Theresa, we finally got some much needed rain last week. Could always use a bit more.

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  3. Alan
    Wow, what a nice brook trout, actually that stream looks fairly easy to fish, the banks seem much cleaner than some of the other stream you fish. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill Trussell
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      Bill it is a gentle stream in terms of access. The need for tight roll casting can be left at the car.

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  4. Beautiful, just beautiful, the brookies this time of year. The one in that last photo is a real dandy for these parts. He must be a real survivor, Alan, to reach that size. Any guess as to what the age is?

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    1. Parachute Adams
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      Sam this time of year seems to bring out the best in the brook trout. That stream has given up a few beauties in the past, and seems to be holding the tradition. My guess 3-4 years.

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  5. You have some real beauties there Al!!! Gorgeous colors at this time of the year!

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    1. TROUTI
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      Pete it's beautiful out there, and when the fish are biting it's all the better.

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  6. That last brookie is a beauty! Patience has a way of rewarding the determined angler.

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    1. Chris "Kiwi" Kuhlow
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      He did have some heft. Places as such will usually hold a bigger fish, that's why the perseverance.

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  7. Brook trout - is that the infamous red barn brook? Awesome looking stream regardless. That last brookie - WOW... is that CT or Newfoundland?

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    1. Hibernation
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      Will you have an outstanding memory. The little brook was flowing OK, but the pool it flowed into was nice and deep.
      I mentioned earlier that this stream has given up a few bigger fish in the past.

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  8. Alan - congrats on finding a stream with some water in it! That last brook trout is a fine fish indeed

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    1. Mark
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      Mark, there are a few about. Thing is they are cold.

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  9. Very nice brookies. The brookies already spawn up there yet? I know our brook trout spawn is right around the corner.

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    1. Chasing Blue Lines
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      Some of the trout look to be close, but I have not observed any on the redds.

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  10. I recognize the red barn in the background. It's brook seems to be running a little low, so the big guy you got out of that brook last spring has probably moved into the brook you fished recently, which seems to be flowing quite nicely. That last brookie is a gem especially for the size of the stream! Must've been a nice surprise...I'm glad he came back for more after being hooked!

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    1. RI brook trout
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      Jonathan the barn brook was higher last spring and like the survivors they are the brook trout found the water it needed to make it 'til now. These fish have a knack of surprising me most always.

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  11. that beautiful trout, which are species? that kind of trout are these species.?

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    1. Armando Milosevic
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      Armando they are brook trout. Native to the eastern U.S.

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