tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post4003510597883810615..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: The "Bends"Brk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-24666623579464100102015-01-15T09:30:53.370-05:002015-01-15T09:30:53.370-05:00Klags,
Thanks.
Tight spots, yes. But they can be f...Klags,<br />Thanks.<br />Tight spots, yes. But they can be fished and they're not as bad as they look.<br />Most times I'll snag once and most times I'll get my fly back, but it's worth the effort.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66293913776276322622015-01-14T21:45:44.511-05:002015-01-14T21:45:44.511-05:00Great post, it was nice to see you break it down t...Great post, it was nice to see you break it down to the bends and the way you fish them. Tight spots to fish there, and not for the faint of heart :)<br /><br />Howard, maybe leave the log alone too, for the sake of it creating natural protection for the fish and becoming an important part of their habitat, respectfully speaking. <br /><br />While sometimes its tempting to move debris, all I would be doing is scaring the fish and altering their natural habitat. The key is to learn to cast under those things in the way, and the fish you find are all the more rewarding for it, aren't they?Klagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13404953454187858180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-29536112515581777712015-01-14T20:38:41.816-05:002015-01-14T20:38:41.816-05:00Atlas,
Thanks.
I'm glad I was able to offer so...Atlas,<br />Thanks.<br />I'm glad I was able to offer some insight.<br />I learn every time I'm fishing, the trout have good educations.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-55032112556438987082015-01-14T20:36:48.382-05:002015-01-14T20:36:48.382-05:00Michael Curry,
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I hope it happens for you s...Michael Curry,<br />Thanks.<br />I hope it happens for you soon Mike.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-47847746421012250922015-01-13T23:47:47.407-05:002015-01-13T23:47:47.407-05:00Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed reading an...Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed reading and learned a lot on how to read small stream water. Best thing about this sport. Always learning something. Atlashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429802720178094906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-54065656859911300332015-01-13T22:07:20.681-05:002015-01-13T22:07:20.681-05:00Beautiful pictures and great knowledge shared here...Beautiful pictures and great knowledge shared here...thanks. Looking forward to some days that look like those images.Mike C.W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01250187537397316521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-55791932449991400882015-01-13T07:05:36.779-05:002015-01-13T07:05:36.779-05:00Bill Trussell,
Thanks.
On a small stream 95% of th...Bill Trussell,<br />Thanks.<br />On a small stream 95% of the fishing takes place from the bank. I fish far upstream and cast the fly and let it drift. I try to keep movements to a minimum.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-63550766994686636692015-01-13T07:02:52.810-05:002015-01-13T07:02:52.810-05:00Mel,
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Mel that's the same thing I do fr...Mel,<br />Thanks.<br />Mel that's the same thing I do from time to time. You can cast and cast and not take a hit, you say nothing there. And on the 15th cast a reward.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-52782778760539989032015-01-13T07:00:34.115-05:002015-01-13T07:00:34.115-05:00Kiwi,
Thanks.
Chris it's a little more knowled...Kiwi,<br />Thanks.<br />Chris it's a little more knowledge in the small stream book.<br />I hope there are some young anglers reading this blog.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-63336944554434793772015-01-13T06:57:53.633-05:002015-01-13T06:57:53.633-05:00Howard Levett,
Thanks.
Howard while I might hook i...Howard Levett,<br />Thanks.<br />Howard while I might hook it on one out of three casts, I would leave it alone. The reason being I'd cripple myself or fall in if I was to try and lift it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-15168830683915427922015-01-12T22:44:30.314-05:002015-01-12T22:44:30.314-05:00Alan
Exceptional water to fish on a small stream; ...Alan<br />Exceptional water to fish on a small stream; just wondering are you fishing these areas from the bank mostly or in the water. I would think stealth be a big factor when fishing that close to the bank. Thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-20257036724278809492015-01-12T22:39:42.000-05:002015-01-12T22:39:42.000-05:00Temptation is tough on us ol' Geezers who don&...Temptation is tough on us ol' Geezers who don't access the small streams as often as you do, Alan. I think I would just stay there and cast rather I caught any fish or not. Thanks for the wisdom..........................Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15787242134608887555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-91329891626729826422015-01-12T22:21:26.899-05:002015-01-12T22:21:26.899-05:00Thoughtful post with excellent wisdom too.....than...Thoughtful post with excellent wisdom too.....thanks!Kiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-8416839454935457842015-01-12T20:41:29.934-05:002015-01-12T20:41:29.934-05:00Wise advice Alan and beautiful photos. On your sec...Wise advice Alan and beautiful photos. On your second picture the first thought was, I'd go across stream and move that downed log. I know I'd hook it every time.cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-92139483687817575022015-01-12T19:53:35.329-05:002015-01-12T19:53:35.329-05:00TexWisGirl,
Thanks.
I'm hoping for a few days ...TexWisGirl,<br />Thanks.<br />I'm hoping for a few days of 40 degree weather...doesn't look like it though.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-90826576869112821962015-01-12T19:51:40.279-05:002015-01-12T19:51:40.279-05:00Mark,
Thanks.
It's not that far away...is it?Mark,<br />Thanks.<br />It's not that far away...is it?Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-61335329704375924332015-01-12T16:46:40.827-05:002015-01-12T16:46:40.827-05:00thanks for a bit of warmth and color! :)thanks for a bit of warmth and color! :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-28018322350253946592015-01-12T13:16:37.742-05:002015-01-12T13:16:37.742-05:00A good reminder Alan. I guess you have us all dre...A good reminder Alan. I guess you have us all dreaming of springMarkWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682973572192708501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-29072857787769612182015-01-12T12:38:32.121-05:002015-01-12T12:38:32.121-05:00RM Lytle,
Thanks.
Here to buddy. I'm glad it&#...RM Lytle,<br />Thanks.<br />Here to buddy. I'm glad it's mostly rain.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-57614388721572485872015-01-12T12:37:31.517-05:002015-01-12T12:37:31.517-05:00John Wooldridge,
Thanks.
Got to get out there John...John Wooldridge,<br />Thanks.<br />Got to get out there John.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-12786920213197508342015-01-12T12:36:22.963-05:002015-01-12T12:36:22.963-05:00HighPlainsFlyFisher,
Thanks.
Jeff , if enough of u...HighPlainsFlyFisher,<br />Thanks.<br />Jeff , if enough of us wish for better weather maybe it will happen.<br />They are great locations.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-67205379618450641412015-01-12T12:34:15.684-05:002015-01-12T12:34:15.684-05:00TROUTI,
Thanks.
Pete it won't be long...I hope...TROUTI,<br />Thanks.<br />Pete it won't be long...I hope.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-65822160727669001662015-01-12T11:45:21.005-05:002015-01-12T11:45:21.005-05:00Looking at these wonderful pictures and then outsi...Looking at these wonderful pictures and then outside my window is making me a bit sad. Miserable weather today.RM Lytlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177569674375245099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-75221329964994911802015-01-12T11:23:01.104-05:002015-01-12T11:23:01.104-05:00I really am going to have to give this type of fis...I really am going to have to give this type of fishing a try this year.....or any type as it's been far, far to long since my line was tightened!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845113520987402425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-37167806330595428172015-01-12T11:03:37.954-05:002015-01-12T11:03:37.954-05:00I agree with the above comment...the first thing I...I agree with the above comment...the first thing I thought when I saw this post was "Man , some green grass and leaves on the trees , did I die and go to heaven??"<br />Great advice Alan , stream bends and the hiding places they afford trout are always a spot that's on my radar.HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.com