I was invited to fish a small stream with fellow fly fisher and blogger R.M. Lytle. He had come across this gem of a stream while checking out new places to fish. In several of his posts he has shown some impressive brook trout taken from this stream, which I might add is a spring fed stream with a constant flow of cold water. When we arrived at the stream yesterday morning, parking near a bridge and looking over the stone abutment I was floored with the shear number of brook trout observed. They were scattering for cover just from that brief look. We fished the stream and each move produced the same result, brookies spooked. I think Rowan was the first to hook-up and pricked several more before I brought my first to hand. In one run I counted 9 different rise forms. Fish were taking flies of a very small size. I finally tied on a caddis pattern and my hook-up rate picked up. This stream is one of if not the best stream I've fished for brook trout in Connecticut. And I will tell you this it is the toughest stream in terms of angling. These fish are wild, spooky fish. Very well tuned to their surroundings.
You can see a fine report on Rowans blog.....http://flyfishingcts.blogspot.com/
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Not much in the way of stream photos...but a secret must be kept. Besides it's Rowans find and he will share the photos on his blog.
The lone brookie to hand that I was able to snap a photo.
sweet.
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Theresa thank you.
Alan
ReplyDeleteWhen one finds a gem like this it is usually between you and the stream as to its location. I told Rowan how I wish we had streams like that here in Alabama with trout, of course I am dreaming. Spring feed is the icing on the cake for a stream like this, and the numbers tell me that it doesn't get a lot of pressure. The images of this stream are awesome, and from viewing them it seems you guys had a fairly easy time casting. Thanks for sharing
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Bill that stream is tough to fish and that's what will keep others out. It may be clear along the bank in areas and make casting easy, but the brookies see you a half mile away.
I love that.
Sounds like a blast, and, glad you guys are keeping it a secret!
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Will there are those who would fish it as we do, and there are others who would bait fish to death.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to see that the wild brookies are thriving in Connecticut. Protect natures wild jewels!!!
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Pete for such a small state we are lucky to have so many streams that have wild populations of brook trout. Protect we will.
It was a pleasure. It is nice to see the dark little jewel that the stream gave you. They are so pretty in there!
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Rowan, he was the only gut I was able to photograph...next time perhaps a foot long.
Beautiful stream.
Sorry for the spelling.. was the only "guy"...
DeleteCongrats on fishing such a beautiful spring fed stream. That is a gem worth keeping a secret for sure! Looks like there is a buck hanging around the woods there.
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Sam when I'm fishing I'm pretty focused on the job, but that tree grabbed my attention big time. I'd love to see him.
It sounds like you found an early Christmas present . Here in south central pa. Those kinda of streams are rare but when I do find one I'm always torn if I tell anyone. I love that you have such respect for your friend that took you their. It is what makes them truly special.
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Brad there is a code here involving these little gems. It takes a while to earn your place. The key is show but don't tell.
I understand that code you speak of, Alan. That same code went for grouse coverts too back in the day when I hunted them. I miss those days of chasing those fine game birds.
DeleteSam you are correct about grouse coverts. Hunters that chase that fine game bird are as tight lipped as you will ever see.
DeleteSuch beautiful fish. Special to have a friend show you the water.
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Mike he was a true friend, giving up a stream as such is deeply appreciated.
Got the pleasure of fishing that stream once. It sure is special...hopefully it stays a secret! And you are right these trout are crazy spooky especially for brook trout.
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Jonathan you won't get directions from me. Those brookies are super skittish.