Lake Wononscopomuc is located in the northwest corner of Connecticut. It is Connecticut's deepest natural lake and one of the most popular. I can remember as a kid visiting the Burlington fish hatchery and seeing a mount of a large brown trout, it is said the large fish had died of natural causes. The CT. state record for a lake trout also came from Wononscopomuc, it weighed in at 29 lbs.
It has been some time since I've tied and posted a streamer. Yesterday I was at the vise and tied a streamer to commemorate this lake. I hope you like it.
I hope you are able to read my writing.
What's not to like? That is gorgeous, Alan. And your handwriting is quite similar to mine, so I can read it w/ no problem.
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Bill when I start to write it looks pretty good, it's later that I get lazy and it's not so easy to read.
That is simply beautiful
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Mick I so appreciate your comment.
Alan
ReplyDeleteHave you ever taken any big bluegills from the lake.
All the streamers you tied are streamer excellent!! My son and I have a number of your streamers displayed in shadow box cases. Thanks for sharing
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Bill I must say I have never fished the lake. But I would wager there are big bluegills in it.
I'm glad you and your son enjoy those streamers.
The name of that lake is a mouthful. The streamer, gorgeous.
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Mark it's a tough name to spit out. I normally use the name many folks use and that is Lakeville Lake...
The Oxford is a lovely tie also. Like em both.
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Bill I appreciate your comment.
If only I could ice fish that place...
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Kierran I'll bet you would feel at home. They say there are still some big one in that lake.
It sounds as if public access is in your way.
No one ties a better streamer. Just beautiful, Alan. How nice would it be to have a place on that beautiful lake? That would be a dream come true.
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Sam that spot would lower anyone's blood pressure and put a smile on your face.
I'm glad Maine isn't the only one with long, unpronounceable names for its lakes. Another beautiful tie, Alan. If only the view out my window looked as warm and inviting as that picture of the lake...
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Mike Maine tops the list when it comes to impossible names. It will be some time before we see the colors green and blue. I'm tying up some "bombers" and I feel a little closer to Spring.
Nice looking lake and streamer, Alan. The largest brown trout caught in Australia was caught in the Huon River down in Tasmania in 1887. It weighed 29 pounds.
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Steve that's a big fish. There is a video out there called
Only The River Knows" it takes place in New Zealand.
Alan,
ReplyDeleteThe pronunciation of the lakes name is charming but impossible for me at least! But, the words "vivid" and "lovely" come to mind when I see your streamer above! The color combinations are fantastic and the construction is flawless! We are all thankful that you have decided to share your many talents on this blog! Never retire my friend!
Doug
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Doug some of the native American names are tough to pronounce, even tougher to spell.
I've got a stream or two on my list that I will feature in the warmer times that should be a blast to pronounce.