Random Stream in Nova Scotia

[JeffHamm]

Hi,

Well, I've been waiting for quite some time for this. Have finally made it back to Nova Scotia and got out into some backwoods streams. Went with my Dad, Brother in law, nephew, and one of his friends out along one of the forestry roads about 30 km from town (18 miles or so). Took a small 3 weight rod with me. Here's one of the streams:



I like this photo as you can see the ring from a rise. Nice. Anyway, the waters in the streams are very peaty (tea coloured) due, we think, to peat bogs. Anyway, there were all sorts of brookies around. I had about 5 or so strikes, and finally:



Yes, there is a wee 3 incher on the end of the line there! ha! took one fo the flies I tied with wool I dyed myself! Great fun. Will be going out again pretty soon. I've been exploring around, and have cast a line before now, but this was the kind of thing I've been wanting to get back to. Really nice to see again.

- Jeff

[JohnScott]

Jeff -

Some pretty good looking water you guys were on. The first pic reminds me of the stream I was on today. And I had some cutthroat trout that were probably smaller than your wee brookie !!

John

[JeffHamm]

Hi John,

I'm hoping to get out to them again. Bit of rain comming down this morning, but if it stops I may head out this afternoon. It's pretty close in work as the spruce trees come right up to the edge. Absolutely no backcasting here. Just little flicks of the line, and roll casting. I'm sure there are some bigger fish though. We were mostly exploring the area, and only fished for about 20 minutes. We did find two very good looking streams though, one which is just a long deep set of stills and the other a nice faster water. They are close to each other, so both can be targeted to see which is on.

- Jeff

[Grubb]

JeffHamm, you have to know I'm sitting here with my mouth watering, I would LOVE to fish those streams... Streams that pretty in the middle of no where! With Brookies in them! Sounds like you have the best of company to be fishi'n them with too... LOL I'd be the type of guy that would come popping out of the woods from no where going, "Hey Jeff! I just had to be here!"...lol

Needless to say I'm looking forward to your report and pics...

[Mike Thomas]

Nice One Jeff, glad to see you have managed to get out.
Hope all is well with you and your family.
All the best.
Mike.

[kglissmeyer]

Well done, Jeff. Nice report especially that pic with the rise ring! Keep dry and have fun.

Kelly.

[JeffHamm]

Hi Grubb,

It is a little piece of paradise out there. I've found though, in my travels, that little bits of paradise are scattered all around the world. Just a matter of getting out there to look. That being said, I didn't get out again today. Perhaps tomorrow, though I think we may be exploring another area this time? Will see.

- Jeff

[JeffHamm]

Hi Mike,

Yes, it was good to get out. I've been looking forward to doing some fishing back here so this is a real treat. All the best to you and your family.

- Jeff

[JeffHamm]

Hi kglissmeyer,

Thanks. That was a bit of luck as the rises were a bit sporatic. The rain was just sprinkles yesterday, today was a bit more opinionated though. But, it's cleared up now, so hopefully tomorrow will be good for it. It's been overcast and cool, so the time is right.

- Jeff

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Jeff,

Good to see you getting out again. Great pics of some really nice looking water.

REE