Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Transition

Yesterday was a day of transition. I was debating the thought of fishing and would have decided pretty quickly if not for the weather. Monday we had recieved some rainfall and depending where it was anything from substantial to just minimal. The temps had dropped overnight and the winds picked up big time with gusts to 45mph. So I rolled the fly box and it came up "GO". The gear was put in the car and off I went.


Old dry leaves still hanging on.


A few steps away and signs of transition...green starting to take hold.


Water conditions were perfect. Clear, cold and a flow that could afford the angler a chance to get close.


A "Bomber Brookie"...the dry fly was very effective today.


Is there any doubt that there is a trout in here?


Here is the answer. This beautiful wild jewel came up twice to get the fly. I was thankful he succeeded on the second try.



22 comments:

  1. That last brookie is a real gem.....nice job.

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    1. Chris "Kiwi" Kuhlow
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      Chris he was one of the better colored brookies at this time of year.

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  2. What a spot and what a gorgeous fish. The red dots are huge!
    Will

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    1. Hibernation
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      Will those dots looked exactly like that as I pressed the shutter.

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  3. The last brookie is just a perfect wild specimen. All the colors add to it's beauty!! Nice job Brk Trt!!!

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    1. TROUTl
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      Pete I think keeping him in the water really enhanced the colors.

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  4. The transitional time of the year between winter and spring has always meant trout fishing and quality time in the outdoors, it looks like that time is starting. Beautiful photos even more beautiful mature brook trout.

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    1. Brad Basehore
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      Brad that time is upon us, oh but wait I hear the word snow in our forecast.

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  5. Alan
    The prize of the trip, wild colorful brookie----Alan found this super nice glass 2 wt. fly rod, thought about you--thanks for sharing
    http://www.cabelas.com/product/fishing/fly-fishing/fly-fishing-rods%7C/pc/104793480/c/104721480/sc/105573780/cabela-s-cgr-fiberglass-fly-rod/1873450.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffly-fishing-rods%2F_%2FN-1102568%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105573780%3FrecordsPerPage%3D108

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    1. Bill Trussell
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      Bill I fish that rod almost every time out. I've had it for over a year...5'9" 3wt.
      I love it and I paid $69.95.

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  6. Your blog site is a gem, Alan. I never get tired of seeing the beautiful pictures of scenery and trout you post. That last brookie is something else with its colors, and it isn't even fall where they are most colorful.

    All The Best, Sam

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    1. Parachute Adams
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      Sam that is good to hear. I never get tired of bringing those outdoor adventures to you. I thank you all.

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  7. Heaven is a brook trout stream. Beautiful pictures.

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    1. Michael Agneta
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      Mike no argument on that statement from me.

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  8. I'll echo what Parachute Adams said. Your blog is a gem. That second brookie is unbelievable!

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    1. Howard Levett
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      Howard I appreciate that. It seems like it all came together on that photo.

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  9. The colors on that second fish...incredible, Mother natures palette

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    1. HighPlainsFlyFisher
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      Jeff she is quite the artist.

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  10. Love your blog. Thought you'd like this little video of you haven't seen it already.
    http://venturingangler.com/2013/10/20/video-fly-fishing-for-wild-brook-trout-in-shenandoah-national-park-in-the-way-it-began/

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    1. DC Value Guy
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      I saw that video and its a gem. Small streams and wild trout, nothing better.

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    1. Tom Ham
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      Tom I appreciate your comment.

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