New Water

 Upstream from this bridge lies some new waters for me. I was out a couple of days ago when I finally decided to investigate a lovely looking piece of water. The main issue was the stream flowed through a large tract of private land. When I come upon such places what i do is to walk on the property so as to let anybody within the house I am there and to do this by being seen. Most times it does not take long before I'm confronted and that's when I lay it out as to my purpose. Well I was really surprised when the landowner took the time to talk to me and even showed an interest in my doings. He said I could fish through his property with just one request, do not enter an area he regarded as family private area. I agreed. Thanked him so much. Now to tell you what I found within that little stream.

 

I found places like this. Now that's a trout hideout if there ever was one. The stream is quite open and casting was a pleasure.
 

I found several of these guys nearby and they were happy to take my offerings.
 

The American Beech...man are these trees a big part in keeping brook trout happy. Their leaves provide an abundance of shade and that is critical in keeping water temps cool for the brookies.
 

The stream is pretty much like this. Easy access, low banks, and a clear trail.
 

And so far the residents of said stream are just fine. I still have some scouting to do but I think I may have found a real sweet stream.