A Small Stream Reflection, and Some Long Flies

As I was fishing this stream one morning. The sun was just breaking through the woods. I glanced into the stream and saw this reflection.

"Hogsback"

A streamer I created and named for a very deep lake. This lake is located in northern Connecticut.

"Octoberfest"

Another streamer of my doing. I've named it for its colors, which are October like. An attractor that might sway a brook trout or salmon.



Solitude, It's There.

Connecticut is a state that has a great deal of state owned land, and many large state forests. A few of these have many small streams, of which some of those hold wild trout.
Late fall and early spring are good times to do some exploring of these streams. The brush and leaves are not a problem allowing easy access to these small waters. Once you have found the better areas to fish these streams, returning when the leaf canopy can afford you some concealment, fishing can be productive.
This was a day, several small browns came to hand, with a brookie who departed before a camera shot. These fish were taken on a Aussie Emerger, a fly of only two materials. The fly worked well.

The quarters on these streams can be tight, and frustrating at times.

I saw this spring seeping up. Placing my thermometer near it the water temp was 50 degrees.

Wild brown who found the Aussie Emerger to his liking.

Plunge pools can be hotspots.

Handsome wild beauty.

You will enjoy the bounty of these small streams, and the wonderful solitude they can give. Just seek them out.



A Small Stream 6-2-11

A wonderful few hours this day on a small stream. Although it was a bit windy, and the sun was bright, I was able to bring a few to hand.

Spring color

Riffle to pool. Classic small stream.

An old fish camp?

Wild brook and brown trout from the same stream.

They look almost like popcorn.

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Down Under, and Other Pleasures..........

The "Aussie Emerger"


The Aussie Emerger is a simple pattern requiring only a couple of materials. They are Hot Orange thread, and Austrailian Oppossum dyed orange. I have not given this pattern a workout as of this post, but plan to soon.

"Trout Grass" is a DVD about making and fishing bamboo. It is wonderfully done and shows a part of the beauty of fly fishing. It takes you from where the bamboo is harvested in China to the craftsman who creates a work of art.

The "Iron Horse"

A streamer I created and named for a special place.