We need places like these. Wild free running streams that flow through pristine woodlands. Places such as these are shrinking and that is not good for anyone. I have met some very wonderful people over the years along the streams I fish. Most are surprised when I tell them of the the wild native brook trout that swim within the waters they are looking at. I tell them of their struggle to survive and how they are so important to our well being. Most of the people are unaware of the brook trout and how they have had to fight for every inch of the pure waters of the stream they live in. Most will walk away with a better understanding of these wild places, and that makes me feel good.
A steep hill, no problem. It's worth it when your quarry are wild brookies.
A good flow in that stream. More people need to be educated about the wild trout. I used to be one of them. Now I know better.
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Mark we have been blog buddies for a lot of years. It's good to know that some of posts have enlightened you...makes me feel good.
Alan,
ReplyDeleteLovely post, photo essay, trip thru the woods and along the stream.
Everything is opening up here. it's been a week since the surgery,
billp
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Bill it's good news that your finally going to be able to fish, surgery went well and you will be stream side soon.
Alan - Beautiful pictures. I will have no season this year but I do enjoy tagging along with you! Thank you very much for sharing.
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Pat sorry about your season that is not to be. I'll take you along with me....what kind of coffee do you enjoy?
A mix of Colombian and mid strength Arabica - black no sugar. Sorry to be so fussy!
DeletePat we have the same tastes in coffee.
DeleteKeep on educating, it's the best defense against habitat loss.
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We are the first line of defense. Education coming from an angler is probably going to carry some weight.
Alan
ReplyDeleteI agree the general public needs to be aware of how fragile our streams, rivers and lakes are to pollution, trash and toxic waste. Trout Unlimited and local organizations are helping make the public aware of dangers how fragile our fishing tributaries are. Good post, thanks for sharing
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Bill there is a great deal of information out there for people to read. The average person who does not fish will never read it. But we a anglers have a bringing it to them with first hand conversations.
I like this post that you have expressed here, but what happened to that poor trout on her back? What a pity..
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Armando the trout was moving about and when the camera snapped he flopped into the water. When I got home and put the photo on the computer the trouts head was one big water spot. So I cropped out the water spot and saved the rest.
Haven't caught a brook trout for many years. Lovely looking fish.
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They are special little fellas...
Sage words. Keep spreading the message, Alan.
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Justin we all have to get it out to those who don't know.