Some concerns but no worries...because. I fished a stream yesterday for several hours and observed brook trout doing what was necessary to continue life. These fish are so unbelievable in what they are capable of doing under some not so kind conditions. The photo above is a bunch of stream debris that collected where a bunch of stones caused a shallow run. The collection had branches of various sizes as well as leaves this collection caused the stream to flow at a pretty good clip. In the minutes I fished below this woody constriction I observed two brook trout shoot right through this mess. Now you might say well that's life for the wild brook trout and you would be right. Now I may add that this is but one issue they must encounter in the course of their life in not the best of conditions, and they not only handle this issue they exceed. Their tenacity for life is such that I can't find the words to describe it.
So although I have concerns about the wellness of brook trout I'm not worried about their future. For what I have witnessed in my short time around these creatures they will not be denied life by anything or anybody. But what we can do is make their life easier.....
This pool was right above the first photo. Now experience has led me to believe that brook trout will use a leaf jam like this for a hideout. If the fly come near it usually a strike will happen and it did. Question what type of fly is needed?
