Saturday, May 23, 2020

A Fly Fishers Perspective...

A series of pictures showing many of fly fishing's pleasures and treasures. As I have said in the past there is so much we have to enjoy in the simple act of fishing. While a tug on the line and a fish to hand are some of the best, there are moments that maybe not so high on the list but they are the ones that we remember first.



Not a usual sight on a forest road. In taking the picture I thought they must have been saying to themselves "that's odd, someone fishing in that little brook".....


"coming to hand"


A "Lady Slipper" royalty in the forest.


After a hard day of fooling brookies. A fly takes a rest...


"Worth a thousand words"...


So delicate in such a tough world.


So many times I've cast a fly on these waters. The next time will be just like the first time.


A box of flies, as uncomplicated as can be....perspective.












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  1. mikeMay 23, 2020 at 11:21 AM

    Beautiful pictures, Alan. I really like the idea o bringing the hackle and thorax back towards a midpoint; I haven't tied any like this yet but I will now. Marinaro had his Thorax Dun and you've tied us a Thorax Soft Hackle.

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    1. Brk TrtMay 23, 2020 at 5:45 PM

      mike
      Thanks
      Mike I kind of stumbled on it by accident. I fished it and the brookies were all over it. Actually they preferred it over the the conventional style. Drifting it in the water it looks just like a struggling insect.

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    2. Ned ZeppelinMay 24, 2020 at 8:23 AM

      Same thoughts - wow a thorax tie for the soft hackle. Nemes talks about this in his books, the need to have a prominent silk head for the mayfly imitations. This is an even more backward advanced wing. Will tie some up some as an experiment.

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    3. Brk TrtMay 24, 2020 at 8:45 AM

      Ned Zeppelin
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      Kevin I can't figure out why they prefer the longer head. I'm going to tie a few on shorter hooks and see what they look like and how the brookies react.

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  2. Mark KautzMay 23, 2020 at 12:46 PM

    Thanks for the enjoyable walk through the woods.

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    1. Brk TrtMay 23, 2020 at 5:46 PM

      Mark Kautz
      Thanks
      Mark I enjoyed your company.

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  3. billpMay 23, 2020 at 1:40 PM

    Lovely pictures Alan. You're a true master with the lens. You've made my day.

    Here hiking and fishing have gone to trespassing status with heavy fines.

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    1. Brk TrtMay 23, 2020 at 5:48 PM

      billp
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      Bill I have always said it's the subjects that make to photo, my requirement is a steady hand.
      Wow I can't believe your so restricted.

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    2. billpMay 23, 2020 at 11:12 PM

      Well people got $100 fines and $300 in court costs. But it's so uneven you don't know if you'll get cited or not. Be thankful you live where you do!

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    3. Brk TrtMay 24, 2020 at 8:42 AM

      Bill after hearing this I am glad to be living here.

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  4. dpnollMay 23, 2020 at 2:18 PM

    Trout really do live in beautiful places. Great pictures.

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    1. Brk TrtMay 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM

      dpnoll
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      Boy that's for sure. I for one am glad they do.

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  5. Bill TrussellMay 24, 2020 at 9:38 AM

    Alan
    Your photography is outstanding, and of course you have the best in subject matter there is!! Thanks for sharing

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    1. Brk TrtMay 25, 2020 at 7:02 AM

      Bill Trussell
      Thanks
      Bill the subject is what really makes the picture. And when you have an abundance of such subjects well that makes it easy and rewarding.

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