Yesterday morning while having breakfast I was tossing a few ideas in my head as to where I was going to visit that day. One stream had been on my mind for some time and I was leaning that way. The other stream that was up front was also a stream I had not visited in some time. The first stream was a bit farther to drive and I had not much experience fishing it, where as the second stream was very familiar. The first stream has some verified 15" trout within it's waters but is an absolute mess to fish. The second stream is more "knee" friendly. So after the second cup of coffee the decision was made, stream two.
I may have mentioned before that when I think of brown trout I think of birch. And thinking of those two I put them together and Scandinavia. So when I saw this branch I knew it was going to be a good day.
The stream flows through some gorgeous real estate...fields, forests and those lovey stone walls.
The stream was impressive, flowing quietly under a thick canopy of leaves. With the sun shining brightly I was still able to find some pretty dark spots.
Within those dark spots and behind a boulder I found a willing participant. The brown took on some gorgeous green color from the leaves above.
There was no need to change flies, but when a trout missed one fly a second fly was tied on and that was all it took to bring the trout to hand.
Strong and in awesome condition. The brown is a formidable fighter....the flies used will be highlighted in the next post.
Taking into consideration how I'm going to feel after an excursion is definately at the forefront of my planning these last few years, too. Wonderful photos.
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Podo at a certain time of our life that reckless adventure spirit takes a quick halt. The lasting discomfort when we get home is a reality.
Looks like stream #2 was a good choice. I'll vote for knee friendly every time!
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Bill the choice proved itself to be correct, and the knees say thanks.
Wow, green Browns. I believe that's a first for me. Just kidding. A couple good sized fish from some beautiful country.
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Mark when I put the photos up on the computer I could not believe how green they were. It was heavily shaded and beautiful.
Alan, you really know how to pick them. Nice fish.
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Matt this was a stream that I have extensive knowledge of. I have fished it for well over 20 years. It's like going home.
Alan
ReplyDeleteThese trout have taken on a green leaf color; quite a change from their fall colors. Great images, thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell
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Bill the color was quite a change. The shade cover will help keep the stream cool this summer.
Beautiful wild browns! I'm glad you connected, Alan!
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Sam they were a change from the brookies, and that means they were not as easy to persuade to take a fly...a Parachute Adams works well on that stream.
Beautiful as always but now I really want to see the stream you passed up.
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Mike that other stream I fished last year in the fall. That was the first time after I was told about it. Large boulders, and blow downs galore. Good sized browns live in it and that's what will bring me back there.
Alan,
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Beautiful browns, they remind me a lot of the ones I have fished in the "Quilquihue" river, in Neuquen, north of Argentine Patagonia.
Good fishing!
Humberto
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Humberto in this case it sure did. The brown is a wonderful change, strong fighting fish. It must be a beautiful place Patagonia.