Joeytier Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Got out for some small stream speckles this weekend. With low, warm water and hot, hot air, I was surprised to find fish so active, but they were bangin'! Extensive bush whacking was in order, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Keeps those pesky people away. The horse flies on the other hand... As per usual, the faster, riffle water produced most smaller fish while plugging away at deep slow log jams, waiting to hit that perfect cast was usually the ticket for the bigger specimens. Black or brown bead head nymphs free-drifted under a small indicator brought all fish to the bank. Missed 2 real hogs while poppin' a muddler right before sundown. Excuse to go back I suppose Anyone who has fished small specks will agree that keeping a small net with you is crucial to properly handle trout. Next on the list is to acquire a smaller, shorter 2 or 3 wt. to get into some spots I haven't yet been able to penetrate with my 6 wt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DundasSteelheader Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Beauty specks, very nice colours on them. Nice fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Very nice, Joey! I've got about four or five creeks I have planned to try, so hopefully I'll catch a few of these babies myself. I'll be sure to pick up a small net like that first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Those are nice little brookies. I am also on the hunt to find some creeks/streams around my area that house these babies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Very nice Joey! Thanks for sharing. Such a beautiful fish they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Those are truly magnificent looking brookies and well worth your effort to capture them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenCanada Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Awesome photos, but I'm sure pictures don't do the colours justice. Definitely my favourite species of fish! Great report! Tightlines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 nice reward for your efforts - they are a good loooking fish, and lots of fun on light tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 At least those horeflies donet leave garbage on the creek bank, eh? I'll have to get your opinion on an UL spinning outfit for myself for bushwacking. Either that or aybe you convince me to get into fly fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Great looking fish, nothing beats small stream brookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I am seriously getting jealous of these brook trout posts. One of these days I'll get a reel for the 4wt rod my brother built me and I'll hit up some streams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 At least those horeflies donet leave garbage on the creek bank, eh? This area hardly even has a visible trail once the underbrush comes up, yet I still happen upon garbage bags and pieces of furniture... Let me know if you're serious about picking up a fly combo...I'll be selling the one I caught these fish on in a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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