Tiny Water Stalkers - what to enjoy besides the Boo?

[orange caddis]

Let the season begin: The only thing I love more then this thread is actually doing the stalking……

[Tommasini]

Beautiful !!

[ReelPatina]

Was out the other day with a Leonard 35 7’ 3/2 for a #3 , No pictures of the little brookies as it was my first time out and wanted to have some safe releases under my belt. Was a nice day for me.

[McHull]

Good Stuff you guys!

[nativebrownie]

Yes, yes ... so beautiful, All ... So amazing the gorgeousness of the places where these native live - especially May and with full waters...

[Greg Reynolds]

I fished this Laurel Highlands Stream yesterday:





7-foot Superfine & St. George Jr.






I drove through the Laurel Valley on my way home. It's a beautiful place with some spectacular farms:

[Flykuni3]

Was out the other day with a Leonard 35 7’ 3/2 for a #3...



You've reminded me to get my 35 out, and deeply flexing soon. That's such a bendy, gentle, gentleman's rod, we are kings.

[Flykuni3]

Hey Greg, what mayfly is that? It's a beaut.

[ReelPatina]

Was out the other day with a Leonard 35 7’ 3/2 for a #3...



You've reminded me to get my 35 out, and deeply flexing soon. That's such a bendy, gentle, gentleman's rod, we are kings.

I wish we were a tad closer and could get the 35’s together for a few hours to an afternoon. The one in my possession has a nice distinct swell going into the grip, beautiful with a 406 3DT. Medium to maybe a tad faster, like butter. I am in love with the 35 and truly happy I did not part with the model.

I have heard and read some 35’s being described as whippy in the wet fly realm, which this 35 does not meet such a description. Though I would also welcome and enjoy casting one that does and perhaps an owner of one mine. Your model 35 is classic and I can never determine which is better the scenery or the equipment when you post.

Kings for sure!

[Greg Reynolds]

Hey Greg, what mayfly is that? It's a beaut.

Wish I knew Darrell. I see them on small mountain streams in May, but can't find it on the Pennsylvania hatch charts. A #14 Light Cahill parachute works fine...

[orange caddis]

Part of the beauty of fishing these streams is walking back to the car while taking in the landscape. Beautiful farm land Greg!

[Flykuni3]

Hey Greg, what mayfly is that? It's a beaut.

Wish I knew Darrell. I see them on small mountain streams in May, but can't find it on the Pennsylvania hatch charts. A #14 Light Cahill parachute works fine...

Hm, wonder if that's the Epeorus my fave mayfly, not a lot of them. It's the mountain mayfly for us, usually up high in the cool headwaters, beautiful things and big, around #12.

[Flykuni3]

I wish we were a tad closer and could get the 35’s together for a few hours to an afternoon. The one in my possession has a nice distinct swell going into the grip, beautiful with a 406 3DT. Medium to maybe a tad faster, like butter. I am in love with the 35 and truly happy I did not part with the model.

I have heard and read some 35’s being described as whippy in the wet fly realm, which this 35 does not meet such a description. Though I would also welcome and enjoy casting one that does and perhaps an owner of one mine. Your model 35 is classic and I can never determine which is better the scenery or the equipment when you post.

Kings for sure!
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Interesting, I zoomed in on yr pic and you def have a nice swell on your 35. Mine doesn't, and is deeply medium (I don't say slow), and if one waits and is patient you can enter a whole new world of sleepiness, ha. Agree, wish we could examine and fish them side-by-side.

[PT48]

Those East Coast streams are truly beautiful (and the going looks quite easy as well). Is all of the vegetation native? My streams are choked with willows and blackberry bushes.

[Greg Reynolds]

Those East Coast streams are truly beautiful (and the going looks quite easy as well). Is all of the vegetation native? My streams are choked with willows and blackberry bushes.

There are always non-native plants in the woods here in Southwest Pennsylvania. To what extent depends on the location. Japanese barberry is one of the more common invasives in the mountains. Pennsylvania has banned its sale after this year.

There are a lot non-native wildflowers species in the Eastern US.

[nativebrownie]

Greg - thank you for the visit - just perfection for a day, no doubt..
I know all is well when we see your Superfine...

[headwaters]

Greg - thank you for the visit - just perfection for a day, no doubt..
I know all is well when we see your Superfine...

+1!

[orange caddis]

@formerlyteacher65 thanks for hooking me up with such a lovely reel. It’s perfect for the type of stalking I do, much appreciated!

[Kenneth]

What lovely images, sets one to dreaming.

Thanks to all for sharing,
Kenneth

[Bamboo revival]

Had a lovely time on a small brook in Acadia National Park with a Munsey 7’ 2wt . Most of those trickles in the park are loaded with tiny square tails.