tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post6239731893389453149..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: Streamers, And A Moment In LifeBrk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-33615858385399906042020-04-21T11:01:31.095-04:002020-04-21T11:01:31.095-04:00Yep, still locked down. The Gov. Recently closed a...Yep, still locked down. The Gov. Recently closed all fresh & salt fishing...ridiculous. Many local lakes & saltwater zones are usually open year-round.Matt Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407474578227821605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-70709560918451884682020-04-20T20:27:16.735-04:002020-04-20T20:27:16.735-04:00Sam we are much the same. If I were to guess the a...Sam we are much the same. If I were to guess the actual time I fish on a stream it probably would be half the time I'm out there.<br />Those dimples on the riffles you saw could be anything you want them to be....enjoy.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-10147202003474138202020-04-20T19:55:29.205-04:002020-04-20T19:55:29.205-04:00Alan, I surely did enjoy my time on the water. Pa...Alan, I surely did enjoy my time on the water. Part of the time I just sat on a boulder in mid stream trying not to think, just listen. Sitting there amongst shallow riffles, I saw these little splashes which even now I don't know if they were rises or just the flowing water doing what it does. One in particular looked and sounded like a rise to me though.<br /><br />Best, Sam<br /><br />Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-8181889467449817582020-04-20T19:28:42.277-04:002020-04-20T19:28:42.277-04:00Bill Trussell
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Bill they will work on the Si...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill they will work on the Sipsey, they work on the Farmington. You guys can't catch a break. This spring has been different for sure. Hang in there.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-55509339885314630662020-04-20T14:41:57.736-04:002020-04-20T14:41:57.736-04:00Alan
Streamers are flies that a seldom use on the ...Alan<br />Streamers are flies that a seldom use on the tail-race I guess mainly because I am fishing with standard nymphs and dries. I have made a commitment this year to use some of the streamers I've got from you---that is if the rain stops anytime soon. The report yesterday said the Sipsey will not be fish-able until late May. So impressed with those 3 steamers--thanks for sharing<br /> Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-83909173356211761052020-04-20T06:31:29.789-04:002020-04-20T06:31:29.789-04:00RW Van Brunt
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Those are two great choices......RW Van Brunt<br />Thanks<br />Those are two great choices...the Red and White is overlooked most times and that's a mistake.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-38758741367379941952020-04-20T06:29:23.731-04:002020-04-20T06:29:23.731-04:00Sam
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Sam a very big part of what we do are t...Sam<br />Thanks<br />Sam a very big part of what we do are the little things. Sure catching a big trout is special but to take any trout small or large on a creation of your making is tops.<br />Caution is needed on keeping things secret especially when people are about. Your wise to wait. Did you enjoy your time on the water? Stupid question on my part. I believe you cherished every minute and that's reward.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-51693527541668498252020-04-19T20:46:37.480-04:002020-04-19T20:46:37.480-04:00Alan, Small Marabou Micky Finn & Red and White...Alan, Small Marabou Micky Finn & Red and White are my go tos<br />For Brook TroutRW Van Brunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01091719339055896199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-85040328019122339772020-04-19T19:48:21.852-04:002020-04-19T19:48:21.852-04:00I will say this, Alan, there is nothing like conne...I will say this, Alan, there is nothing like connecting to a trout, or any fish for that matter, on a fly we made at our bench. People who don't fish will never understand the gratification. <br /><br />I still want to fish the hidden small stream within my town, and will when the time is right. I don't want to bring attention to it right now fearing it will get cleaned out of the wild browns and native brookies at this particular time.<br /><br />However, I did fish my unpopular zone of the water I love yesterday in the rain and wind. I like fishing in that kind of weather being I am pretty sure I will have it to myself, which I did yesterday. One trout connected and it released itself with a spectacular jumping effort that freed itself from the fly. A great memory.<br /><br />Best, Sam<br /><br />Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-85575037808170490712020-04-19T18:48:41.748-04:002020-04-19T18:48:41.748-04:00Matt Harding
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Matt are you still in lock dow...Matt Harding<br />Thanks<br />Matt are you still in lock down?<br />I still have the photo you sent me of the Coho....the size 10 works best for me, especially on small streams. 7' 3wt glass, perfect.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-26800183948287797612020-04-19T18:45:16.236-04:002020-04-19T18:45:16.236-04:00Alistair
It's not a drawing. I have a photo pr...Alistair<br />It's not a drawing. I have a photo program and sometimes I fool around with it. This one came out rather nice.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-18864076634547537582020-04-19T14:24:54.097-04:002020-04-19T14:24:54.097-04:00Truly a man of many talents, please post up some m...Truly a man of many talents, please post up some more of you work!!!!Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389466523719234443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-80939567575872527242020-04-19T14:00:38.791-04:002020-04-19T14:00:38.791-04:00Alan, as you may recall, I tied some Montreal Whor...Alan, as you may recall, I tied some Montreal Whores in the past on your same Mustad 3665A hooks sz. 10. Gratefully, I have landed 1 Chinook & 2 Coho salmon in freshwater fishing a 7' fiberglass 3wt. Thanks again fine sir.Matt Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407474578227821605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-83749860878675747112020-04-19T07:55:04.168-04:002020-04-19T07:55:04.168-04:00Ray,
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Ray I have to visit the Smokies one da...Ray,<br />Thanks<br />Ray I have to visit the Smokies one day.<br />The hooks I used on those flies were Mustad 3665A #10, I will use 6 and 8's. I think that Mustad 3665A hook is best for marabou flies.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-4604515275947640172020-04-19T07:50:43.401-04:002020-04-19T07:50:43.401-04:00Alistair
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You get it mate. The minds eye, ye...Alistair<br />Thanks<br />You get it mate. The minds eye, yes sir. You are miles away from where you actually are and suddenly that first hard tug brings you back to reality and the fight is on. The art work is mine, thank you.<br />Be well. Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-79753782846011685002020-04-19T07:46:57.483-04:002020-04-19T07:46:57.483-04:00Dougsden
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Doug the Mickey Finn is a great fl...Dougsden<br />Thanks<br />Doug the Mickey Finn is a great fly and can be tied with marabou. The secret is to keep it sparse especially when using standard shank streamer hooks. I have a few of your marabou streamers and you do fine work.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-11254222082084364612020-04-19T07:11:56.438-04:002020-04-19T07:11:56.438-04:00Lovely flies. We are in the high water times here ...Lovely flies. We are in the high water times here in the Smokies. What hook size are you using?<br />RayRayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033774681225764100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-13466593228149361762020-04-19T04:40:06.081-04:002020-04-19T04:40:06.081-04:00Hi Alan,
I can just imagine the stream with its s...Hi Alan,<br /><br />I can just imagine the stream with its sights, sounds and smells. In my minds eye, I see the water tumbling through the pool, I can picture the cast and feel the tension and anticipation as the fly swings around in the current. Then, all that tension is released as the brookie slams the fly............. <br /><br />Love the art work BTW, who is the artist?<br /><br />Stay safe & keep the posts coming<br /><br />Alistair<br />Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389466523719234443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-34149253874562893222020-04-18T21:44:44.744-04:002020-04-18T21:44:44.744-04:00Alan,
Your streamer work is eclipsed only by your ...Alan,<br />Your streamer work is eclipsed only by your soft-hackles! Your tying is so clean, so spot on! These three have inspired me to break out the long shanks and marabou and tinsels! I have taken John D.'s suggestion and added the Mickey Finn to my short list! <br />Although your feather wing streamers are to die for, I am glad to hear that you like marabou for winging material! I love paring and preparing bloods! They are very versatile when gauging lengths and densities of fibers! Your patterns listed above are beautiful!<br />DougsdenDougsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800383538251413175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-85138232755139403602020-04-18T18:34:08.860-04:002020-04-18T18:34:08.860-04:00Mark Kautz
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Mark they do tie it as a bucktai...Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />Mark they do tie it as a bucktail. Both versions work well...I to like the name.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-14809043946536005952020-04-18T12:04:13.678-04:002020-04-18T12:04:13.678-04:00I'm a sucker for a cool named fly. Montreal Bu...I'm a sucker for a cool named fly. Montreal Bucktail Whore is what I originally found and what I have in my box. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-20543764803696383772020-04-18T11:47:57.932-04:002020-04-18T11:47:57.932-04:00Hibernation
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Will these lovelies kick butt. ...Hibernation<br />Thanks<br />Will these lovelies kick butt. Workhorses.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-25097946459040414222020-04-18T11:45:35.447-04:002020-04-18T11:45:35.447-04:00Gary
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Gary you are quite right, seeing the b...Gary<br />Thanks<br />Gary you are quite right, seeing the bottom of a pool like that would be awesome. But some suspense and mystery is also awesome. My son has a GoPro. I just need to figure it out and use it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-53484511457290450222020-04-18T11:40:53.247-04:002020-04-18T11:40:53.247-04:00billp
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Bill tying is good. And you know the ...billp<br />Thanks<br />Bill tying is good. And you know the old saying. "you fall off the bike you get back on it"...There are many patterns that I can't tie, but I do. Most times the fish can't tell the difference.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-63321464887794100332020-04-18T11:17:49.845-04:002020-04-18T11:17:49.845-04:00Awesome Alan! Beautiful flies for sure. Awesome Alan! Beautiful flies for sure. Hibernationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209232417170426487noreply@blogger.com