What makes a man do this? Perhaps photo number one is the answer?
A wild trout stream in Potter County PA. A reader sent me this photo.
Jewels in the stream.
A gentleman I meet once a year at a fly tyers gathering. Always a pleasure to chat with him.
Where will I be cast, and what will be to outcome?
Outstanding pics! My favorite would have to be "Jewels in the stream"
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Chris that photo came out great. The brookie spit the fly and was just sitting there.
Absolutely lovely, Alan. Next best thing to being there one's self.
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Bill I'm glad you see it that way.
That fourth picture is fantastic
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Well George that makes two of you on #4.
I love to read this blog, have I ever mentioned that? Spectacular pics, Alan. Thank you.
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Mike I believe you have mentioned it before. I still enjoy hearing it again.
Beautiful pictures, especially the last one. I always look forward to reading your blog, thank you. I just came back from fishing a similar looking stream, minus the ice thank the Lord. Made up for the last two outings where I got skunked, brought six beautiful Brookies to the net.
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Mike that last brookie took the EH caddis in late December. Six to the net, that's great. Weather has been kind.
Incredible pictures, Alan. The first one with the brookie in hand and the bottom that looked like gold mesmerized me for a while. The picture of you drifting a fly in that crease of stream amongst the ice, well buddy that is dedication and persistence. I salute you.
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Jewels in the stream is amazing too.
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Sam you call it dedication, others say insanity. I like your all. They all pretty much say something, which can be said of most of our pictures. Sox are on a roll....
Nothing like hearing the crack of the wood bat squared up on a 90+ mile per hour pitch. Most especially nothing like feeling that connection back in my playing days, though that was not frequent enough. I liken connecting with a trout in the same way.
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ReplyDeleteIt has got to be number 3 for me as although 1, 4 & 7 show the ultimate results of our efforts, number 3 demonstrates the true beauty of our pastime!
Thanks for sharing these amazing pictures.
Alistair
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Alistair while bringing a trout to hand is the ultimate goal, it's the act of fishing for and where trout are found that appeals to most of us.
Allan,
ReplyDelete"Jewels in the Stream" is amazing! The clear waters of a mountain stream invokes in me the thought of liquid diamonds. Look how fantastic it is when some rubies are mixed in.
JJ
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Joe tis a beautiful scene my friend.
"One Man's River"
Alan
ReplyDeletePUt the Potter stream on your bucket list for sure!! Glad to be back home---thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell
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Bill it is. There is no place like home.
Alan, I'm shocked by the beauty of "Jewels in the stream". Also for the perspective when capturing that colorful streamer.
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Humberto (Achalabrookies)
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Humberto most folks like the Jewels in the Stream.
A still life form the streamer gets ones mind moving.
a nice array of photographs as always Alan. very nice indeed.
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George good subjects make for great photos.