An Upland Stream

This is a wonderful little stream I fished about ten days ago. It's mixture of slow pools and faster runs and riffles makes it an interesting stream to fish. It contains both wild brown and brookies, and with its access to the saltwater has a few salmon parr and smolts. On this day the weather was a bit cloudy, a few showers, and even some sun. While walking I managed to flush a woodcock from the brush. A New England "Upland Stream"

A pool like this has to give up a fish or two, and it did. There's only one obstacle here, and my fly found it.

The local guardians. They watched me move through wondering what I was doing with that stick I was carrying, then continued eating.

A handful of wild colors plucked from the stream.

The dry fly didn't seem to work here. They liked some thing under the surface.

These days of Autumn are slipping. Like the wild brookie in my hand as he returns to the dark waters.

A pause to reflect and enjoy all that's around.

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Halloween, 2012

Have a Happy Halloween. Take the time to enjoy it especially if you have kids. Have a cup of cider and a donut, or perhaps a cupcake and a pumpkin spice coffee.

Some of "Sandy's" work. Compared to what others received from this historic storm it's almost minor. My thoughts and prayers are with those that suffered so much from this storm.

Some down time fly tying. These are a few caddis patterns, variations of a pattern Kirk ties. He uses woodchuck guard hair for the wing, I used elk hair. "Down Time Caddis"

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Sunday 10-28-12

After doing my Sandy prep on Saturday I had a few hours to fish yesterday. The day was cloudy and spotty drizzle was here and there. Most of the leaves were down and the stream was choked with them in certain areas. But there were a few holdouts and that made for a pleasant view in contrast to the bleak gray of late October.

The stream was at its normal October levels, these will rise with the approaching storm.

The first hookup of the day was a brown. This guy gave his best and managed to win the battle. The second trout was a surprise.

Although I have taken rainbows in this stream before, about one a year,  this one was somewhat different in that he was taken this far upstream.

The stream was so clear. Beautiful wild trout habitat.

There were several of these wild jewels brought to hand.

I believe that fishing will be put on hold for a spell. Lets hope all farewell through it.

pre "Sandy"

Someone has been leaving their mark.

Well the northeast is about to be hit by another October storm, the second big one in as many years. "Sandy" will impact Connecticut with heavy rain and strong winds. Last years October snowstorm wreaked havoc that was felt for weeks, and the small streams are still congested with fallen trees.

Yesterday I had the pleasure to enjoy a pre "Sandy" outing along a small stream. A chance to view the last remaining colors of Autumn, and to be able to toss a few dry flies in an attempt to take a wild trout. While the flies worked, bringing many offerings, and a few hookups, none came to hand. Still this day was a success in many ways.

The last colors of Autumn. Most of the leaves will be gone after the storm. The woods had a wonderful smell this day, it's hard to describe, but if "Yankee Candle" could duplicate it I'm sure it would be a winner.

So when I returned home I tried to capture those"Last Colors of Autumn" in a streamer. I think I may have accomplished that, in as much as man can do in creating the works of nature.

So today will be spent putting the deck furniture in a safe place, getting a few batteries, and some other necessities, and perhaps roasting a turkey with all the fixings.

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