I have written several posts about a stream that has shown a slight reversal in a normal trend. That trend is the strong return of wild brook trout to a stream that is a wild brown trout stronghold. I've noticed this shift over the last couple of years. At first is was subtle, and the brookies were small but this year there are more and bigger brookies. I can't explain this and perhaps my writing about this may jinx the revival, "my luck" and "I hope not"...
I was on that stream last week and found an assortment of browns and brookies. They were scattered over a wide range of areas. They were taking dries on the surface as well as soft-hackles.
What perfect water. As you can imagine those large rocks held a trout behind them.
Lovely sights on this spring morning.
This brookie took a soft-hackle. I could almost visualize her following it as it drifted downstream. Then as it stopped and pulsed in the current she slammed it.
Dry fly water.
I'll check back on this stream over the summer and see how it fares. I'm hopeful this trend continues.
Oh that stream makes my hands twitch Alan! Right now with my torn rotator cuff I'm reduced to sitting at the edge of a lake with a UL spinning rod and casting with my elbow on my knee. It's effective with tiny barbless single hooked spoons.
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billp
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Bill in your condition any type of fishing is better than sitting in the recliner. Get well soon.
A promising looking trend. Look forward to more reports and more pictures of course.
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Mark I hope the trend continues. I will keep my fingers crossed that the weather stays wet and cool which I think has been a key in the streams ability to change.
A truly lovely stream with gorgeous fish. Seeing a scarlet tanager that close up caps off a fantastic day. Thanks for sharing, Alan.
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Bill that bird was a curious fellow. It bounced around for a few minutes eyeing me. They are beautiful and a highlight of the day.
Beautiful water and beautiful pictures, Alan. Looking forward to reports from this stream. I had a Scarlet Tanager up here yesterday; first one I've seen this far north.
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Mike I'll keep you informed one my future outings here.
I've only seen a scarlet tanager two other times. I know they are about but just not in my eyesight.
Gorgeous pics, thank you.
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Mike it's my pleasure to share with all of you.
Alan , beautiful trout stream , looks like it has some nice depth in places. Even more beautiful trout. I truly treasure trout streams that have multiple species co existing. Some of those trout are very nice size.
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Brad that stream does have some impressive deep holes, and log jams. The fact that we have browns and brookies playing nice is remarkable. I hope it continues.
Alan - That's really neat that you saw a Scarlet Tananger, I've probably only seen one once or twice in my life. With both brooks and browns doing well you might have an opportunity to find a tiger in that stream!
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Mark he was gorgeous. That color really stood out in the woods. Tigers are a possibility. You know the stream as well.
stunning scenery & some beautiful fish Alan well done.
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It was all there for that day.
Beautiful trout and scenery, Alan. What a bonus to spot that scarlet tanager. I had one in my back yard recently and they are stunningly bright red.
ReplyDeleteI fished the Scantic River in Hampden Friday night. I am pretty rusty on my small stream skills and failed to connect. I will keep at it.
Best, Sam
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Sam I really spotted this bird it was almost impossible to miss with such colors. Keep at it buddy. Practice makes perfect and where else can practice be so wonderful.
Alan
ReplyDeleteSo many places for the brook trout to hide and ambush an offering. Just wondering how you fish it, wading or from the banks. Really glad you are having a great year fishing all those awesome streams there. Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell
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Bill most times I prefer to use the banks. In times of high water hip boots are required. Hip boots are also needed to cross a stream in order to find a vantage point on the bank.
The streams have been very good to me, and I'm thankful.
I saw a Scarlet Tanager too Sunday on the George's river
ReplyDeleteAlso a great Mayfly Hatch! About 18 stocked brook trout,
Mostly on a Parachute Adams
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I'm just wondering if these sightings are normal, or is this a banner year. Sounds like you had a memorable day.
What state might the Georges river be?
Alan,
ReplyDeleteThe fish in this series of photos are exceptional as always! Truly one of natures most beautiful creations! But, the water which houses the trout is beyond description! You have showed us some gorgeous places thru the years but this stream takes the cake! The state of Connecticut is rising up the list of must visit places before I croak!
Doug from the Den