That's me standing in some awesome clear water, and also it's cold. For the first time this fall my feet and legs took notice of the cold water, note to self maybe time to put on heavier socks. The streams really benefited from the two heavy rain events of the last several days. The water levels really moved some fish, I found them in some of the places where they haven't been in some time. A side note, we have had colder mornings but yesterday just felt like it was more so. Perhaps it was my body telling me a change is happening, note to self "pack a fleece jacket"... Back to the fishing. The day was great in all aspects. Weather, stream, trout willing to take a fly, and no flies lost to the trees.
The day's of this "glorious season" and dwindling, color can be seen here in the clear waters.
A willing combatant. The colors on his flanks were spectacular.
"Quiet"...a woodland stream flowing through the forest...what more can one ask for.
How about the simple pleasure of holding a wild jewel....nature at it's finest.
So clear, maybe it's not there.
They took a variety of flies, and the dry was was #1.
The bomber was drifted near the log, but the fish screamed toward it fro the opposite side of the stream to take it.
A break, my own roasted pumpkin seeds...a little oil, a little salt and just a touch of cayenne pepper.
"Quiet"...a woodland stream flowing through the forest...what more can one ask for.
ReplyDeleteI don't think we need to ask for more. Fall has always been my favorite season. Stunning photography as always Alan.
Brookie61
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Kurt it is a few months when most can enjoy....especially anglers.
Alan
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day you had on the stream. Awesome photos of the stream, and of the brook trout. Enjoy nature's beauty.
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Pete these days are special. The rain came at the right time.
Alan, we just roasted a big batch of pumpkin seeds here as well. A favorite :) is that the new C&S I see in the pics? Water looks awesome....my favorite time. Ralph
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Ralph I like roasting my own. I leave them in a few minutes longer to crisp up a bit more.
That's the new Cane and Silk glass. I've fished it twice now. A report will be posted soon.
Alan, looks like the new rod is getting exercised. Those trout are in full fall dress. Spectacular. That kind of fishing is simplicity at its best. Thankyou.
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Brad that C&S glass rod is living up to the others I've fished. Simplicity is so comforting.
The Madsen worked well the other day.
Nice fish again Alan & nice to see a bit of tartan around your neck :)
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George that's a LL Bean flannel shirt...I love the pattern.
Alan, very nice as always! As the other's have mentioned it's nice to see that new rod getting some use. I am curious how you like it.
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Mark I like the rod, a full report on it will come soon.
Just beautiful, Alan. Those brook trout are real dandies, especially out of a small brook like that one. You're right, that water is as clear as you'll ever see.
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Sam that stream has some wonderful brookies.
I have a story coming up on that stream and a resident known as "Orange Flanks"
I look forward to reading that story!
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ReplyDeleteI wanna live in your state! And, fish the waters you fish! Drop dead gorgeous for sure!
Doug
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Doug, it's an open state, come on over.
Alan
ReplyDeleteLooks like the leaves are almost gone there; really glad the streams are on the rise, beautiful brook trout taken. Thanks for sharing
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Bill there may be a few goldens and a smattering of red but for the most part they are all down.
The rain came at a great time.
I just love these photos Alan. Oh, and I really love pumpkin seeds!
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Howard pumpkin seeds are so good, they pack light and they satisfy. Over the years I've made quite a few squirrel friends with these seeds.