The second stream is bigger and holds more browns than brookies. It is a WTMA, and though the fish are legally protected they definitely get some pressure. There was a deep pool right above the road that held some big wild browns, and when we crossed it there was a rise. But I just couldn't get them to commit to a fly. In a nice pool upstream I did get a fish to go for one of my flies. A big brown slammed my Ugly in a beautiful pool. I missed it but it was there long enough for me to see and feel it. It was no small fish. In fact it was pretty big. I even missed it again on the way back downstream.
Kirk lands a wild brown |
First Fallfish or the Year |
Mixed in with a different school of fallfish were brookies. I was totally surprised that I was able to catch them, they were only about five feet away from me in slow, clear water in the sunlight. I saw the three that I caught come up off the bottom and grab my fly.
Once again I greatly enjoyed a great day of wild trout, beautiful streams, good food made by Alan, and just a terrific day with two other small stream junkies.
We small stream addicts are fortunate to have winter fly fishing that's enjoyable and productive. Nice job. A lot of the area streams are low and clear, and could benefit from snow.
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DeleteIt is special to have year round action.
ReplyDeleteYou had great weather, good company, fine dining, and caught a few fish along the way. What else could you ask for on a January day? Nice going!!
Oh it was stellar... it doesn't get much better, unless one of us had caught a great big wild trout!
DeleteGlad you guys had a nice day. I've fished those streams a few times, both very nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
DeleteThey are both terrific streams, and there are no better people to guide me on them than Alan and Kirk.
That second stream is a real classic. Good job on those beautiful brookies. A great day with fish buds and fish.
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I'm sure enjoying the great fishing in Conn. Rowan.
ReplyDeleteYou should come over some time, I'm sure you'd enjoy it more in person! ;)
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