tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post4037614039696507755..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: The land of a thousand dances, the fish of a thousand casts and the day of a thousand flies...well..Brk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-62826695813890264132021-02-07T22:38:56.992-05:002021-02-07T22:38:56.992-05:00Awwwe... You're too kind. I do have a bad hab...Awwwe... You're too kind. I do have a bad habit of baking though... LolTHE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-54962785589181669122021-02-07T17:30:43.758-05:002021-02-07T17:30:43.758-05:00The River Damsel
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Hello Emily...snacks are a...The River Damsel<br />Thanks<br />Hello Emily...snacks are a specialty of yours. I have seen some of those cookies you make and I would walk through a foot of snow to have a few.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-73649623604614202262021-02-07T17:28:43.880-05:002021-02-07T17:28:43.880-05:00Dougsden
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Doug you and the others who sugges...Dougsden<br />Thanks<br />Doug you and the others who suggest snowshoes are correct. There is some serious thought to make a purchase. Fellows like that are what makes my day, and night and what ever else... snow all day and still at it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-25506201620389272932021-02-07T17:25:39.117-05:002021-02-07T17:25:39.117-05:00Bill Trussell
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Bill it's always a win wh...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill it's always a win whenever there's fishing involved. The brookie was a BIG plus. The Tiny Ten was stellar.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-61468424063433834532021-02-07T16:42:33.938-05:002021-02-07T16:42:33.938-05:00When there isn't a bite, I go red. Hey... Tha...When there isn't a bite, I go red. Hey... That snack would have made my day ok. Ha. I'm such a snacker. Good for you getting out in the deep snow.THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-44313351397667250672021-02-06T21:09:11.352-05:002021-02-06T21:09:11.352-05:00Alan,
You are indeed fishing the "edges"...Alan,<br />You are indeed fishing the "edges" of weather. Snow (and it's accompanying low pressure systems), rain events such as summer thunder storms, etc. You are quite a trooper for getting out there in deep snow with bad knees! The snowshoes mentioned above may be your salvation from a bad fall! Think about it friend! <br />A great thread above Alan and a gorgeous brookie for your efforts! <br />DougsdenDougsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800383538251413175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-75082633575146422822021-02-06T16:44:32.408-05:002021-02-06T16:44:32.408-05:00Alan
I would say the trip was worth it to land a q...Alan<br />I would say the trip was worth it to land a quality brookie, especailly using the Tiny Ten!! Thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-42372830925101830772021-02-06T07:08:17.346-05:002021-02-06T07:08:17.346-05:00The Two Terriers
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John that saying applies p...The Two Terriers<br />Thanks<br />John that saying applies pretty much to all things in life. The salami cured in small batches makes a difference.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-29504526281694871452021-02-06T07:06:24.146-05:002021-02-06T07:06:24.146-05:00Alistair
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Alistair he sure was a gem. I know...Alistair<br />Thanks<br />Alistair he sure was a gem. I know it's tough not being able to fish but the rain is a good thing to deal with as opposed to drought.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-57264915043281354972021-02-06T07:03:44.906-05:002021-02-06T07:03:44.906-05:00Steve
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I had a olive colored line that was a...Steve<br />Thanks<br />I had a olive colored line that was a problem for me, could not see it very well. Dad and Em's sounds like a store I'd like to visit. Local and friendly. Get out there and fish mate...I'll be waiting for the report.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-62085990699977034892021-02-06T07:00:29.708-05:002021-02-06T07:00:29.708-05:00mike
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Mike most of the brookies this winter ...mike<br />Thanks<br />Mike most of the brookies this winter have been healthy, a testament to their streams.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-90609100280332436392021-02-06T06:58:27.830-05:002021-02-06T06:58:27.830-05:00Sam I was once told that those winter stone flies ...Sam I was once told that those winter stone flies will not hatch until the air temps are cold enough. Another strange thing I've noticed is that you don't see them everywhere along the streams, they crawl in just certain areas. I've not seen caddis but would love to see a few fluttering about. Good day today maybe Sam's a fishin...Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-72596559263843013662021-02-06T06:39:40.336-05:002021-02-06T06:39:40.336-05:00Great stuff Alan. Quality not quantity and that wa...Great stuff Alan. Quality not quantity and that was a beautiful fish. The Salami looks good too. Stay safe, JohnThe Two Terriershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235721243847389800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-61154678747453068772021-02-06T02:56:47.462-05:002021-02-06T02:56:47.462-05:00Hi Alan
That brookie is an absolute stunner, wel...Hi Alan<br /><br />That brookie is an absolute stunner, well worth the effort and wait.......<br /><br />The rivers here in Yorkshire are still to full to fish. Keep your posts coming, while I wait for a break in the weather.<br /><br />Take care and stay safe <br /><br />Alistair Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389466523719234443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-5814754326211586812021-02-05T19:34:11.996-05:002021-02-05T19:34:11.996-05:00I am not a fish counter either, Alan. If I catch ...I am not a fish counter either, Alan. If I catch ONE this time of year I am satisfied. Good picture of that stone fly on the snow. It always amazes me that insects still hatch this time of year, water as cold as it is. My last time out a couple of weeks ago there were a few caddis flying around.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-7614220848238166912021-02-05T16:18:26.885-05:002021-02-05T16:18:26.885-05:00G'Day Alan,
Some days trout will throw themsel...G'Day Alan,<br />Some days trout will throw themselves at just about any fly you tie on. Other days they'll turn their noses up to everything you chuck at them. The fly you eventually scored with obviously triggered something in that nice brookies little brain.<br />That yellow line would be easier to see on the water. I fish a camo line with my 8 foot tenkara rod and it can be damn hard to see with my three score and five year old eyes. I might start using a pink line that I bought from "Dad and Em's" a few years ago. I dont think they are operating any more. Streamside furled leaders are extremely good and reasonably priced. I bought three leaders from them last year--two in brown with bright orange tips- 6 and 8 feet and an all brown 8 footer.<br />I've arranged to have tomorrow--Sunday--off work. Weather looks potentially good so I'm planning a days fishing at a few slightly farther off streams. My reward for working through the Christmas/school holiday madness!<br />Kindest Regards,<br />Steve.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349271164490121533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-39677270866797772062021-02-05T15:39:05.082-05:002021-02-05T15:39:05.082-05:00That brookie was spectacular! So fat for February....That brookie was spectacular! So fat for February. The fly, too, is eye catching. Glad you persevered! mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092336363863109549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-63535079141790131122021-02-05T13:12:17.664-05:002021-02-05T13:12:17.664-05:00Mark Kautz
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Mark both steelhead and Atlantic...Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />Mark both steelhead and Atlantic salmon. Your right snowshoes would serve me a great deal. I have had them on a buy list for several years.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-88473318538719980752021-02-05T12:53:06.567-05:002021-02-05T12:53:06.567-05:00Fish of a thousand casts. Sounds like Steelhead. W...Fish of a thousand casts. Sounds like Steelhead. When I fished Ice House Lake at ice out, I'd often thought about snow shoes rather than hiking through two or three feet of snow. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-7021638284909677212021-02-05T10:59:16.838-05:002021-02-05T10:59:16.838-05:00Sam
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Sam this time of year it more about get...Sam<br />Thanks<br />Sam this time of year it more about getting out there. I don't usually count the fish I catch but in the winter one is considered a windfall. 43 days 'til spring.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-24268557678329029332021-02-05T09:33:07.378-05:002021-02-05T09:33:07.378-05:00What a beautiful, plump brook trout, Alan. Your p...What a beautiful, plump brook trout, Alan. Your persistence paid off! The snack you brought looks mighty good. I bet it surely tasted good as you took a break from fishing.<br /><br />Best, SamSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-72137586482107921272021-02-05T09:03:35.990-05:002021-02-05T09:03:35.990-05:00billp
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Bill the cheese was on the aged side ...billp<br />Thanks<br />Bill the cheese was on the aged side and man was it strong.<br />The braided line was fine. No ice build up, probably because of the air temps. Below 30 it might be an issue.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-41338259606888979232021-02-05T09:01:13.929-05:002021-02-05T09:01:13.929-05:00Beaverdam
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Joe it actually felt good being o...Beaverdam<br />Thanks<br />Joe it actually felt good being out there. The sun has a nice warming effect on the body. The brookie was the reward.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-14769767386236712122021-02-05T08:58:59.733-05:002021-02-05T08:58:59.733-05:00RKM
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Kirk it was. I carry gloves now and as ...RKM<br />Thanks<br />Kirk it was. I carry gloves now and as soon as the pic is taken I dry my hand and put on the glove. Knees are bad and the cold gets into them with no mercy.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-13752535261332717012021-02-05T08:44:48.459-05:002021-02-05T08:44:48.459-05:00Going out today but I won't be taking as tasty...Going out today but I won't be taking as tasty of a break as you did. Does that braid ice up?billphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321627853004175813noreply@blogger.com