A great deal of what you'll see and read in this post will never make the cover of any popular sporting publication. It will not excite most anglers nor cause a run on fly fishing tackle. What I hope it will do is to show people just how much pleasure, "pure pleasure" that is that can be obtained while fishing these little "intimate" waters. One can walk the stream and fish those small pools and never take a strike. The conclusion would be "there are no fish here" and suddenly a trout will rise and take your fly. So rather than type many words and try to tell you about what a small stream experience is, I'll just let the photos show some of what it is. I hope you'll find pleasure in the photos and I hope it will motivate you to give the small stream a go.
Alan
ReplyDeleteA picture is worth a thousand words; the famous quote certainly applies to this post!!! Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell
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Bill there are times when I don't have the right words, but a picture does.
Thanks for brightening my day Alan. Beautiful locations, fish and flies. I run out of superlatives when reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteStaring out the window at snow with 6" or so expected on my stream locations. Oh well, snow melt fills the streams and makes for better fishing.
bill piatek
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Bill it's OK to use them over again...
We have been cold here but no snow so far. They say this weekend could change that.
Thanks for posting these pictures, Alan. They are beautiful to look at on a cold winter's day.
ReplyDeleteSince I started following your site, I don't look at small streams the same way. I believe most any stream one comes across could hold some trout. No guarantee of course, but there is a possibility even with tiny ones.
Best, Sam
Parachute Adams
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Sam you know what a trout stream looks like and chances are if you fish it you'll take a trout. There won't be a lot but they are there. The exploration is fun and when you succeed what a great feeling is had.
A delightful brook trout travelogue. Thank you for continuing to share your time and insights.
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Bill thanks for the comment. I love sharing so I guess I'll be around for awhile.
Thank you, Alan. Those type of streams give me the most joy too.
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Tom I can see that enjoyment you have when I visit your site.
Yup, you nailed it.
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Mark, short and sweet buddy.
Alan Im so jealous, another day away from fishing for me today, blowin an absolute hooley over here, well done :)
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George it has been cold here. The next few days may have a window for me to get out.
You know, if you wanted to post up beautiful pictures like these for the rest of the winter it wouldn't hurt my feelings one bit.
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Mike I'll try to accommodate you. You guys must be buried in snow up there.
Thanks for sharing such wonderful pictures of your small stream fishing experience!
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Sharing and getting great comments keeps me going.
Alan, A wonderful selection that are telling a story and then each picture tells its own story. Regards, John
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John sometimes my words do get in the way. A picture is always right.
that captures the experience pretty well my friend!
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Mark pretty much so...except the slipping on snow, the sprained pinky finger when stumbling over rocks. And I'll bet there are many more....all fun, all enjoyable and never forgotten.
Alan,
ReplyDeleteLike the rest of these guys, I am slack jawed as I view the wonderful photo collection! Also, they say it so much better than I do! Call the sprains and slippings and stumblings battle scars gladly taken for such a noble endeavor! Keep on truckin' Alan! We really enjoy what you do here!
Dougsden
Dougsden
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Doug I mention my calamities but they would never hinder my desire to fish these little gems. Ice is forming on the edges and caution is heightened, and a report will follow.
Hi Alan
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I do prefer fishing the smaller smaller streams, when conditions allow, and can't wait to get back on my local water in March.
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Alistair
Alistair Corbishley
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Alistair I know it must be tough waiting for the time to arrive when you can cast a fly on your waters. Hopefully a good book and time spent here can help pass the time.