Wednesday, August 21, 2019
"What say you"......
"The wild brook trout is one of the most colorful native freshwater fish in Connecticut. If you are fortunate to capture one of these fish, you will easily understand the nickname "Aphrodite of the Hemlocks"....Connecticut Wildlife...
There is not much more I can add to the words so simply put in the opening lines of this post. I wish everyone who has the chance to seek and catch one of natures finest creatures does so. It is truly a blessing that we have such fish swimming our streams. They are a testament to clean water and outstanding habitat. We must take care and preserve this valuable salmonid for future generations to enjoy.
Amen to this whole post Alan!
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Yes sir Will....
Alan
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful brook trout is to the cold water streams as the colorful sun perch is to the warm water streams; both are exceptional!! Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell
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Bill we refer the brook trout a the "Canary in the coal mine" He carries a great deal other than his beauty..
Lovely fish in a great location Alan. My location was just as beautiful yesterday but the fish not nearly so.
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Bill you were out in a beautiful location, your mind was at peace...a great day for sure.
It still astounds me that the West considers them invasive. So much so that Rainbows and Browns are limited to 5, Brookies are limited to 10.
ReplyDeleteIn some of our waters in NM there is no limit. We have few waters that contain them and fewer where they thrive.
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Mark I can see groups that want them removed from waters that hold native fish. We also have debated the introduction of brown and rainbow in brook trout waters. The issue should be dropped on the doorsteps who first did the initial stocking...that will never happen so let it be.
Thank you for your outstanding guardianship of brook trout forest. Wonderful post, Alan.
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Mike we must try and do what ever we can. This wild jewel of the east needs all of our help.
Alan, I have read about a couple streams in Skagit County, Wa. that may hold eastern brook trout. Next spring I'll scout some out when the sea-run cutthroat fishing is dead as disco. It's tough for me to venture out since I still work for a living and with so much fishing near me.
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Matt I would love for you to find the time to seek the brook trout. I know you would appreciate the beauty and power of these fish.
It is always a pleasure for me to bring a Swift River brook trout to hand or net. I marvel at their colors every time.
ReplyDeleteSmall streams in our region got a very nice helping of rainfall the last two nights, Alan. Always appreciated.
Sam
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Sam coming from that cold crystal river they must be stunning. Rain here was awesome. I've heard of reports of 4" in certain areas.
A blessing indeed.
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That's so true.
Aphrodite of the Hemlocks...love that and the pictures as always. Enjoy the small streams back home!
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Mark the stream back home are flowing full after the rains last night. I may give that little one in the beaver meadow a try.
Great pictures of my favorite fish and all that goes with the brook trout!
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Pat they take in a great deal, brookie and company that is.
yea beautiful fishes really, here don´t have that species trout so colored. I am surprised and admire in your region of Connecticut these beatiful trout..
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Armando we here in Connecticut are blessed with many places to seek the brook trout. I love visiting each and every one of them.
Alan,
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous! I wanna be a Connecticutian.....Connecticonarian....a member of your executive team!
You are so blessed with natural wonder and unbelievable beauty!
Yours, Dougsden
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Doug we will gladly bring you into the team and you'll become a "Nutmegger"....it is quite nice here this morning and is promised to get even better.