It wasn't a Blizzard by any sense of the means, I wouldn't want to exaggerate as this isn't some grand fishing tale. But it was a true snowfall, dropping 6+ inches stream side. This didn't prohibit the ability to travel around the waterway at all, but your feet certainly didn't get a rest from the cold when out of the water.
The fishing day would start 30 minutes later than previously scheduled, but that is forgivable for a March fly fishing date. As a point of reference, this crime is punishable for up to 1 year of ball breaking if you delay a May or June fishing day.
I started the day with an stimulator streamer. It has a big orange head and a copperish body. Not too big but I figured it was a good way to start prospecting. Besides, there was a lot of landscaping done to the East Branch over the winter months so it was almost like exploring a new water way for me anyway. I would continue using a streamer for the first 30 minutes, and then switch over to some indicator nymphing, and that is where I would find my one fish of the day.
Removing the hook:
Still sleeping....:
Half a smirk:
All in all, I got my feet in the water... with the 3 leaks in my waders that part was easy. I got to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the stream, I got to see the newly renovated East Branch, catch a fish, and spend some quality time with good company. To me, that's what this whole thing is all about. Here are a few more pictures from the day.
Beavers?
Cool view down an incoming stream:
The Gear
The company
Phoebes looks totally different....
In closing, it was great to get out so early in the year as I don't consider myself much of a winter fisherman. It was a bonus to catch a trout, and I'm really looking forward to a full season of fly fishing here it Westchester and up in Roscoe. Let the games begin!
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