tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post7855086667609274718..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: The Farmington 7-2020Brk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-67447222995106705342020-12-13T18:06:29.706-05:002020-12-13T18:06:29.706-05:00As a fellow Steve, I just wanted to commiserate wi...As a fellow Steve, I just wanted to commiserate with you on the loss of that Melaluka Inlet 6'6". I bought mine in 2011 and then I broke it yesterday by rolling up my window. I was fishing the Ovens River and I can't find a replacement. For $45 I don't think I've ever used a better cost to output fly rod in my life. <br />A Canadian living in Australia.Steve Zissouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15636553484258559634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-17284073645030478772020-07-27T19:19:40.353-04:002020-07-27T19:19:40.353-04:00Steve
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Beans is awesome. The day we were the...Steve<br />Thanks<br />Beans is awesome. The day we were there they had pork butts going and smoked sausage. The baked beans were delicious, kind of hard to describe but I could like a bowl of them right now. Shenandoah, brook trout and beans...Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-58204668853792864012020-07-27T19:16:08.649-04:002020-07-27T19:16:08.649-04:00Dean F
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Dean I have confidence in the abilit...Dean F<br />Thanks<br />Dean I have confidence in the ability of the CGR handling those big bows. The feel of that rad is soft and I can see it taking a bit to get used to it. Those fallfish are fighters and will give you all you want for a small fish. Many times they have made an outing for me. Your mention of the price is spot on.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-65344848669623105582020-07-27T17:57:19.530-04:002020-07-27T17:57:19.530-04:00G'Day Alan,
I just had a look in and around Mu...G'Day Alan,<br />I just had a look in and around Murray's Fly Shop with Google. What a great looking shop and surrounding area. What's the fare like at Sal's Italian Bistro and Beans Barbecue? Looks like the perfect fly fishing destination--fly shop, food and what looks like a nice piece of water down the road a little.<br />Must visit the US again sometime--it's been almost 30 years since we were there. Fond memories.<br />Kindest Regards,<br />Steve. Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349271164490121533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-43407627323529065262020-07-27T14:36:35.307-04:002020-07-27T14:36:35.307-04:00Hi Alan I purchased a CGR 5'8" 3wt a mont...Hi Alan I purchased a CGR 5'8" 3wt a month back as a shorter alternative to my LL Bean Pocket Water 7'3" 3wt. I've landed a few 20" rainbows on the LL Bean and I don't think I would want to try one with the CGR. The Bean rod is just much more rigid. Against the big guys it feels up to the task. That said, it's the "sponginess" in the CGR that makes it cast so delicately and shine on small streams with tight quarters. I caught a couple dozen fall fish on it last week, 4" to 8" and I had a absolute ball! A 10" trout feels like your trying to fight in an old boot. Because of the softness the casting did take some getting used to. It's really a great rod for the small water and you don't have to miss a mortgage payment or sell the furniture to get one.<br /><br />-DeanDean Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203831002940868601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-78896828520697862312020-07-27T06:42:00.356-04:002020-07-27T06:42:00.356-04:00Steve
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Steve I fish the Farmington as I fish...Steve<br />Thanks<br />Steve I fish the Farmington as I fish small streams, and that means down and across. That CGR would be a favorite of yours once you fished it. Perhaps you could order it online? Your Melaluca at 45 bucks sounds like I would like and 6'6" is great for smaller waters.<br />Your zucchini recipe sounds great, it's such a bland squash and needs help in it's preparation.<br />I think you put me on to Tenkara Angler.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-45931270064143885742020-07-27T06:34:44.773-04:002020-07-27T06:34:44.773-04:00Sam
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Sam I like my wading peaceful and that ...Sam<br />Thanks<br />Sam I like my wading peaceful and that requires help from the river and others around me.<br />Tubers and kayaks can be overwhelming. And it's best to avoid them if possible, meaning get there and fish as early as you can. I'm with you on fall fishing.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-17837902973013125652020-07-26T21:22:34.249-04:002020-07-26T21:22:34.249-04:00G'Day Alan,
That Farmington River looks like a...G'Day Alan,<br />That Farmington River looks like a fine water with a good variety of trout. Did you present your flies down and across as you often prefer? When the trout season reopens in September and provided COVID19 allows me to leave the house, I'm thinking of using that method more often.<br />The Cabela's CGR looks like a nice small stream rod. I'd like one but getting one to OZ is almost out of the question. I greatly envy the huge choices in fly gear that you boys have over in the US. My favourite small stream rod is a Melaluca Inlet 6'6" 3/4 wt that I bought on ebay from an OZ company. It's most likely a rod that this company had its name printed on. At $45AUD it was a bargain and a fine little rod. I have two of them--the original one that I "converted" to a 6 foot 5/6wt with help from a car door (Yes, grown men do weep!) and another replacement.<br />Last night I cooked a sort of zucchini omelet/fritter. Precooked the zukes then mixed an egg, salt, cheese and Italian herbs in a flat based casserole dish, Then microwaved it until firm, released it with a flipper and fried the fritter in butter. Pretty tasty. Interested to read your new way of preparing zucchini.<br />Have to agree that Tenkara Angler is a great site.<br />Stay well and Kindest Regards,<br />Steve. Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349271164490121533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-36969913659184678132020-07-26T21:03:21.748-04:002020-07-26T21:03:21.748-04:00Alan, I am like you with regard to the Farmington ...Alan, I am like you with regard to the Farmington River. I need to pick my spots to wade. I love that river, especially with its low water temps even now, but boy does it ever wear me out. I am glad to read you connected.<br /><br />My wife and I took a ride to the upper part of the Swift River this evening, another tail flow as you know. Not to my liking with all the kayaks and river floaters and general clown show of activity. Can't wait till fall fishing.<br /><br />Best, SamSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-8146411652532125322020-07-26T19:45:34.172-04:002020-07-26T19:45:34.172-04:00Michael Agneta
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Mike a change of pace for su...Michael Agneta<br />Thanks<br />Mike a change of pace for sure. I just found a new way to prepare zucchini and it's going to be featured.<br />Tenkara Angler is a great site.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-33271626473852356772020-07-26T19:41:15.001-04:002020-07-26T19:41:15.001-04:00Bill Trussell
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Bill it sure did, but it was ...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill it sure did, but it was up to the task. One of the better purchases I've ever made in fly rods.<br />The Farmington has plenty of cool water right now. Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-26268841108632821712020-07-26T17:28:10.140-04:002020-07-26T17:28:10.140-04:00That is a nice rainbow Alan. I always come here fo...That is a nice rainbow Alan. I always come here for the wild brookies & food pics, was cool to see that rainbow mixed in, stockie or not. Nice to see you enjoying the CGR too!Michael Agnetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240860871106731965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-56675398275117572622020-07-26T12:52:31.746-04:002020-07-26T12:52:31.746-04:00Alan
I have a feeling the CGR Cabela fly rod got q...Alan<br />I have a feeling the CGR Cabela fly rod got quite a work-out landing that rainbow. The Farmington is a good second choice when you want to fish some bigger waters. Thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-39228573404566242042020-07-25T19:26:41.799-04:002020-07-25T19:26:41.799-04:00Mark Kautz
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Mark go man. If the Carson is li...Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />Mark go man. If the Carson is like the Farmington you are going to love it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-28894355232804363702020-07-25T19:25:22.635-04:002020-07-25T19:25:22.635-04:00billp
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Bill grass works, it takes the edge o...billp<br />Thanks<br />Bill grass works, it takes the edge off 'til you hit the water. There's a sequel to this story and the rod. Coming soon.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-53006876658013504762020-07-25T12:44:22.301-04:002020-07-25T12:44:22.301-04:00Nice water. Makes me want to get back on the East ...Nice water. Makes me want to get back on the East Fork of the Carson. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-16955340825675812772020-07-25T08:42:06.079-04:002020-07-25T08:42:06.079-04:00I am really glad Alan. Unbelievable bargain. Have ...I am really glad Alan. Unbelievable bargain. Have not been able to fish it yet but lots of grass practice to get used to that softer stroke. My favorite stream is too low and warm right now.billphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321627853004175813noreply@blogger.com