BFB report 08130

[The_Sib]

Gotcha ( from NJTROUT ) and I fished the Big Flatbrook on August 13th.

Water Temp was an absolute ideal 55-56 F.

Gotcha theorized that since we had not had much rain for a few days,
that the low water temp was a result of spring-water seeps.

We fished from 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM.
Saw lots of nice fish cruising early in the day,
but as soon as patches of sunlight hit the water, about 10:30 AM, the trout disappeared.

Got one nice Brookie on a foam-herl beetle size 16. on a 14 foot leader with 5x tippet.
- C&R'd.
I estimated her to be in the 15-to-16 inch range.
See links to pics
When I got home, I measured the distance between my fingers ( curled around
Our Ms. Brook ) to be 4 inches so I think my size estimate is about right.
Anyway, she gave a good fight for about 1 1/2 minutes.

Gotcha took a different approach, fishing a shorter leader with 7x.
He had a few on.
I'll let him tell you about the big rainbow that broke him off...........

 

[AKSkim]

Water Temp was an absolute ideal 55-56 F.

Great photo's, thanks!

Course, it is killing some of us that we were not invited to join you. After viewing your photos, you not only picked a nice day to go, but a beautiful spot to fish.

My gills are turning green with envy.

Just a quick couple of question sir?
Your stream thermometer, how was it calibrated before you took the temperatures? Also, while typing this thread did any of your fingers slip? (sorry, wrong thread)

As Always, On Your Side.

AKS

 

[The_Sib]

Temps

Temps measured with 2 different thermometers - same readings on each.

Accurate enough for me w/o calibration ( but you have a good point there )
- I really don't fish when it gets 68+

I usually get about the same readings as others do ( when compared ).

Don't think my fingers slipped
And no, I was not getting good turnover on a leader that long ( but I was trying ).

 

[RickW]

Great photo's, thanks!.........


........Just a quick couple of question sir?
Your stream thermometer, how was it calibrated before you took the temperatures?
As Always, On Your Side.

AKS

AK,
You are killing me, you wouldn't by any chance be an inspector for the FDA ?

Best Regards,
Rick

 

[AKSkim]

AK,
You are killing me, you wouldn't by any chance be an inspector for the FDA ?

Best Regards,
Rick

No Rick, just an average guy from humble beginnings.

 

[RickW]

AK,

A premature post on my part, (I just read the Temperature thread)

To explain, I'll just say I work in the pharmaceutical industry where I am often challenged by regulatory inspectors wanting calibration records for everything from temperature monitoring devices to pencils.


All in good fun,
RW