Down this gentle slope in an area of little hassles lies a stream that has similar attributes. Along the banks there is almost a feeling of being on the 50 yard line in a football stadium. There are the usual blow downs and a briar or two but nothing like most streams I fish. Note to "me" why don't you fish it more often? Well I really don't know why but maybe that will change. The day was chilly with clouds and sun. A breeze at times made it feel colder. I find that being in my seventies chilly takes on a whole different meaning.
For a small stream this one has a lot of nice deep pools. And in these pools were many brook trout. They were willing and the hookup ratio was great. There was also a good mix of smaller trout which is good for the future of the fishery.
Most of the brookies were like this. In good shape and prepared for the not so hospitable winter about to come.
A Futsu Kebari, I hope that's the name. I tie this fly in many colors and hackle variations and they all work well. This day the purple bodied one or perhaps "eggplant" bodied one got it done.
My, My..look how open. Even the boulders did not present a problem.
Remnants from the fall drop. Many of these oak leaves were taken that day. Water logged they fell like a brookie.
Nice stream Alan and pretty fish. Got a new Tenkara (Keiryu) rod last week and baptized it on a few fish. Was perfect for the job at hand.
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Bill good luck with the new rod. I'm going out tomorrow with my Tiny Ten....
I have always used nymphs but lately have been using kebari and found them to be highly effective. Since I only fish tenkara style it probably shouldn't be surprising.
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David I find these body and hackle simple flies to be most productive, at least at this time of year. The take on these flies is vicious.
" I find that being in my seventies chilly takes on a whole different meaning." Yeh baby..... Nice leaf catch. Good size, fought well, landed without a net. Can't be much better leaf catching than that. Ha ha.
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Mark, buddy you know what I mean, us seniors now know the real meaning of chilly. Those water soaked oak leaves really put the bend in the rod.
Alan,
ReplyDeleteThis post is yet another good example of the seemingly endless (I do know better!) woods and waters afforded to you in the great state of Connecticut! These places that you share with us are not only "fishy" looking but, beautiful looking as well! Actually, the two almost always go together! Beautiful fish living in a beautiful stream nestled in a strikingly beautiful woods! What a combination Alan! I know that you realize how blessed you are to be where you are! Be thankful this week and always for the great blessings you have been privy to!
From equally beautiful Ohio but in a different way,
Dougsden
Too cold to fish comfortably but perfect for tying!
Dougsden
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Doug as I have said many times I love Connecticut. As Paul Maclean said in the movie "I'll never leave Montana" the same goes here.
Doug tying time will become more and more prevalent now that winter is close.
Alan, a stream like that is a real gem. Brookies in it, and not much brush along the banks to impede casting. It looks like your speckled friends somehow survived the drought, which is great news. It seems we are getting into a more rainy pattern to make up for the rain deficit.
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Sam
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Sam in most of the streams I fish the drought has not had a big impact on the fish. Will see how things are come spring but I'm hopeful. These rains are a blessing.
Happy Thanksgiving.