Standing in the stream, looking up and seeing a sight framed by nature like this should put anyone's soul at peace. The location of this barn is in northwest Connecticut. The little stream that flows just below that fallen tree harbors finned beauties just as beautiful as that scene above. Autumn is a short season. It runs from September to late December. My version of Autumn is the month of October. That is when nature puts it "all" together.
Crystal clear waters. The remnants of Octobers beauty lay on the streams bottom in the form of dead leaves. Some of these leaves still hold on to color so as to protect the brook trout who also live along the bottom.
A "tool"...it's said that fly rods are mere tools used to achieve an end. Not so. Here is an example of a valuable part of an anglers well being. When one thinks just how much has gone into such a fine piece as this one can only agree it is so much more then a "tool"....
Sweet, tart, spicy and pungent. Along with some hot tea and cold water. It's a simple lunch with a gourmet touch.
"Spider's" lurking..
The pinnacle of Autumn...
Much too short. I'd happily lie in a world where spring and autumn far outlasted the other two seasons.
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Rowan I agree. It seems like spring is to short, we go from winter to summer. And fall has been late several years now.
Great post Alan,reminds me of my roots.
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Bill it's always good to go back and see what our lives were.
What a soothing post sir- A simple joy of small stream fishing is the quiet and solitude. I'm thankful most do not put their efforts into chasing brookies, IMO the most beautiful fish in America. I have been fishing the Swift River which is probably the best brook trout fishery here in Massachusetts. But it's crowded because it's also a great place to catch big bows and browns Due to the drought the Swift has been one of the only local rivers with moving water and has now attracted the attention of kayak and canoe owners. So it's time for me to return to the quietness of my small streams.
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Dean I have been told the brook trout have been thriving in the Swift. Maybe there is to much talk going on about the Swift.
I have found several small streams in western MA. that fish very well. Over the years I have visited them and have never been disappointed. One of the streams has wild rainbows.
Alan,
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Joe it's an easy job capturing nature when she provides so much. I take a ton of photos and I love them all.
Perhaps one day I'll post a bunch of them.
Like the song says, "Every picture tells a story". Fantastic post, Alan. I love the reel you've got hanging off the bamboo.
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Mike that old skeleton reel is made in the USA. That's about all I know about it. It was given to me by the same fellow who made the rod.
That old barn would spark my curiosity. I would have been willing to set my rod down just to explore it. Nice colored Brookie.
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Mark I did check it out. Not much in there. And although it doesn't look it it was quite unstable.
What a great read and photos of our all too brief fall season. The Pinnacle of Autumn is an incredible brook trout.
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Sam fall captures all that is good. Good to be able to take advantage of it in as many ways as we can.
Alan,
ReplyDeleteThis post is a true autumnal poem, bamboo, fontinalis an amazing landscape.
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Humberto they all grace each other. And they are together in time...
I can't do better than Humberto's post on how awesome a post, so I'll dive into the practical with Mike above in commenting on the very cool skeletal reel you've got on that bamboo rod (with a cork grip that is showing how much it is getting used!) Might be an old Pflueger. (vintage hooks and reels a source of fascination for me.)
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Kevin all I know about the reel is that on the foot it say's made in USA. I'll check out that link. Vintage hooks now that's something that will keep you busy.
Alan
ReplyDeleteYou've addressed this post so well!!! I never get tired of viewing your outstanding post images, espeially the ones dealing with the fall season. Thanks for sharing
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Bill fall is so photogenic. It makes it easy. Going to get cold around here soon. Winter tactics will be in play soon.