tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post7005079914077108507..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: The "Berkshires"Brk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-82578430467318058352021-09-18T18:35:56.699-04:002021-09-18T18:35:56.699-04:00Sam
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Sam it's a gorgeous part of New Eng...Sam<br />Thanks<br />Sam it's a gorgeous part of New England. Lots of abandoned apple orchards too. The Crowningshield has that Betters fish catching look.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-77924543950720089082021-09-18T18:33:24.437-04:002021-09-18T18:33:24.437-04:00Bill Trussell
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Bill deep blue streams runnin...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill deep blue streams running through a forest that's ablaze with autumns color is awesome. I'm glad you were able to witness it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-3818273175449310962021-09-18T18:30:48.642-04:002021-09-18T18:30:48.642-04:00Armando,
I use a mustad 9671 hook size 12-14 but ...Armando,<br /><br />I use a mustad 9671 hook size 12-14 but a 10 will work. The tail is woodchuck but you can use barred deer hair. For dubbing I use Australian possum in a dark brown but superfine brown dubbing will work. The hackle is brown.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-62326067906080162922021-09-18T17:08:02.455-04:002021-09-18T17:08:02.455-04:00ok Alan could be tying the fly on a Daiichi 1180 #...ok Alan could be tying the fly on a Daiichi 1180 # 8 hook .... deer hairs, black hackle and I Cant guess with dubbing .. ??Armando Milosevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292452113618527138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-53993475470523051972021-09-18T12:05:53.231-04:002021-09-18T12:05:53.231-04:00The Berkshires are simply beautiful, Alan. I am g...The Berkshires are simply beautiful, Alan. I am glad you found willing brookies in some streams there. That Crowningshield fly is a home run...bugginess throughout.<br /><br />Best, SamSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-59975601722188580732021-09-18T09:54:07.381-04:002021-09-18T09:54:07.381-04:00Alan
If it's mountains, count me in; we spent ...Alan<br />If it's mountains, count me in; we spent some time driving through the Berkshires when we were in the Northeast back in 2018. We were there in the fall, and the scenery was magnificent. What, give the place that extra touch was all the streams. <br />It's hard to duplicate this area anywhere else in the U.S. I can see why you love living there. Thanks for sharing Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-60322266860526377442021-09-18T09:35:33.073-04:002021-09-18T09:35:33.073-04:00Ned Zeppelin
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Kevin let us know how the flie...Ned Zeppelin<br />Thanks<br />Kevin let us know how the flies work for you.<br /><br />https://smallstreamreflections.blogspot.com/2015/08/guest-post-crowningshield-barleywine.htmlBrk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-67601727548272465242021-09-18T09:34:15.492-04:002021-09-18T09:34:15.492-04:00seth campbell
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Seth many readers are located...seth campbell<br />Thanks<br />Seth many readers are located in the Berkshires, and maybe we will run into each other one day. I have a few maples near me that are well into color. I love looking at them each morning while enjoying my coffee.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66141366049805324902021-09-18T08:14:36.820-04:002021-09-18T08:14:36.820-04:00What a great fly Alan, I can’t wait to tie and try...What a great fly Alan, I can’t wait to tie and try it out on McMichael Creek and its wild browns. Thanks for sharing this and the prior posts - inspirational! <br />KevinNed Zeppelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825914856321439669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-30269860506274698432021-09-17T10:47:31.884-04:002021-09-17T10:47:31.884-04:00Alan,
You are in my neck of the woods! I love the...Alan,<br /><br />You are in my neck of the woods! I love the Berkshires dearly. Perhaps we can fish together there someday. Great seeing fall colors start<br /><br />Regardsseth campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06901674192950184039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-69054320750690701342021-09-17T09:41:36.033-04:002021-09-17T09:41:36.033-04:00Anonymous
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Alistair Sir Francis Bernard gave...Anonymous<br />Thanks<br />Alistair Sir Francis Bernard gave the area the name Berkshire in honor of his home county. It seems the UK has a lot of similarities with the US...fly fishing is a big part.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-25284609457200944782021-09-17T09:36:40.309-04:002021-09-17T09:36:40.309-04:00Shawn
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Shawn tie a few for the streams here....Shawn<br />Thanks<br />Shawn tie a few for the streams here. You'll like the results.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-39383927682970387162021-09-17T09:35:35.559-04:002021-09-17T09:35:35.559-04:00Armando Milosevic
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Armando when you do pleas...Armando Milosevic<br />Thanks<br />Armando when you do please send me a photo, I would appreciate it. A good fly to try on those Argentine trout.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-6773688734901064982021-09-17T03:43:41.165-04:002021-09-17T03:43:41.165-04:00Hi Alan,
I was in Berkshire just last month!!!!!!...Hi Alan,<br /><br />I was in Berkshire just last month!!!!!!<br /><br />West Berkshire, UK, near a city called Reading. There are some good and famous trout streams in this region too (Kennet Lambourn, Loddon and Pang). Unfortunately I was visiting with work and had no opportunity to wet a line (plus nearly all the fishing round there is private or booked for months in advance). <br /><br />The Crowningshield looks a supreme buggy mouthful for any trout or grayling!<br /><br />Take care and stay safe <br /><br />AlistairAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-64274017381727044182021-09-16T22:37:59.882-04:002021-09-16T22:37:59.882-04:00I hope to get back up to the Berkshires again this...I hope to get back up to the Berkshires again this year. If I do, I’ll try to have a few crowningshield dry flies with me. Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11250841580532222100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-88976363681474730412021-09-16T19:52:34.478-04:002021-09-16T19:52:34.478-04:00good note Alan I really like this pattern of dry f...good note Alan I really like this pattern of dry fly, I will try to tie it as close to your image ...Armando Milosevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292452113618527138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-35114597496329228272021-09-16T15:32:02.207-04:002021-09-16T15:32:02.207-04:00Keith
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Keith it works quite well. The area i...Keith<br />Thanks<br />Keith it works quite well. The area it's named after is beautiful.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-44803201431047193192021-09-16T11:55:06.633-04:002021-09-16T11:55:06.633-04:00I love the look of the Crowningshield dry fly, and...I love the look of the Crowningshield dry fly, and I enjoyed your older post about it. Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474168438540270817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-19169715381318995422021-09-16T11:24:25.539-04:002021-09-16T11:24:25.539-04:00DRYFLYGUY
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Phil I am aware of your Berkshire...DRYFLYGUY<br />Thanks<br />Phil I am aware of your Berkshire residence. Pittsfield is where Mt. Gerylock is located? Good fishing, good hunting beautiful scenery you my friend have chosen "the" place to live.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66491539214988569892021-09-16T11:20:52.386-04:002021-09-16T11:20:52.386-04:00mike
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Mike I have fished many tributaries of...mike<br />Thanks<br />Mike I have fished many tributaries of the Deerfield but never the big guy. There are a couple of other rivers in the Berkshires, the Housatonic, and Hoosic. Yes there is a Betters influence in the Crowningshield. If you are out after brookies some of the ADK DNA is good to have in your fly.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-33124803657588851902021-09-16T10:09:39.501-04:002021-09-16T10:09:39.501-04:00Btk Trt, as you may or may not know that I live in...Btk Trt, as you may or may not know that I live in the Berkshires, Pittsfield to be exact. And yes the most glorious time of the year will be upon us shortly with all of her color. I cant say that I'm a Berkshire native being born and spending my 1st 30+ years in the Boston area, but now close to it, with me living here for 25 yrs. My wife was born in the Berkshires and she had/has roots here, so do I need to say more.<br />Yes the small & mid size stream fishing is excellent. Chasing partridge/grouse and woodcock is also great as well as deer and a few bear.<br />You can be in the city and actually drive 5 minutes in any direction and be in the woods literally.<br /><br />Here is one of my most favorite fly fishing haunts (No names). It was covered on a TV show and starts around 0.38 sec in. You talk about the most beautiful place to fly fish.<br />https://www.wcvb.com/article/mystery-main-streets-segment-two-3/8028771#<br /><br />Thanks again for letting me read you great blog....PhilDRYFLYGUYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11014193042361579019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-9319494690541526332021-09-16T08:13:36.438-04:002021-09-16T08:13:36.438-04:00You say 'Berkshire' to me and I think of t...You say 'Berkshire' to me and I think of the Deerfield River. I know, bigger than you like, but it's my only fishing experience in that beautiful region. Fran Betters would love that Crowningshield fly! It's too neat for him, but I can see his DNA in it. Gorgeous tie, Alan. mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092336363863109549noreply@blogger.com