tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65372261265788466622023-12-14T07:51:05.582-05:00The North RiverFishing Through the SeasonsKiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-30778656696138753242015-08-30T00:31:00.000-04:002015-08-30T00:31:55.620-04:00Responsibility<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For everything there is a time. A time to grow....a time to blossom....a time for the seasons....a time to die. For everything there is a beginning and an end. And so I think the time has come for this little part of my life known as my blog <i>The North River </i>to come to a conclusion. I am a firm believer that anything that has a beginning should have a middle and an end with a logical flow from point A to B.</div>
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Though the paths we may take may have many bumps, twists and unexpected turns, the hope is that when we reach the end and look back to the beginning we can be satisfied with the journey. I know that my entries have significantly tailed off since the end of last year and I feel that this story of mine needs a final few words so that I may look back with satisfaction. I have seen a number of blogs that simply dropped off the radar or slowly faded to nothing without a conclusion. This always have left me to wonder if those bloggers journey's were at an end. Were they satisfied...or were the readers for that matter? I did not want to end my journey that way.<br />
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When I began this blog 6 years ago I had essentially one purpose in mind....to create an on line record of my observations and experiences of Nature and the outdoors (with a heavy emphasis on fishing) for myself. It quickly developed into something more that. My interaction with other bloggers led to friendships (even if I didn't physically meet the person) and contact with people across the country and from overseas. I learned that this "blogging thing" could be a powerful method of spreading ideas. With that kind of power should come <i><b>responsibility.</b></i><br />
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Over the years I came to realize that it was my responsibility to share with anyone willing to read my blog about the beauty and fragility of the outdoors and how my family and I fit into it. The world needs to be cared for and respected. By sharing the excitement I feel when outdoors it will help others to appreciate and understand it the way I do. It is my sincere hope that this online record will be around for awhile so that it may do just that. Though I suspect this will be the very last post....who knows....the paths we travel tend to have many twists and turns.<br />
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I would like to thank all of those who have read through these pages over the years or may have simply stumbled onto a single post. For those who have commented with kind words or observations of their own....Thank you. I would especially like to thank all of those individuals who became my "blogging friends". Many of you already "get it" and I am glad to have shared your stories, experiences, Your time posting about fishing trips, hiking, wildlife, whatever it may be has farther reaching consequences than you may imagine...keep up the good work! As for me I will continue to share my experiences in other ways (such as instagram under #thenorthriver). I do this because I feel the responsibility never ends. Ultimately, I do it for my little girls.....</div>
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Whatever I can do to influence others, in any small way possible, to help ensure that they and those who come after them will be able to experience Nature the way I do I will do because it is my responsibility. For everyone else....get out there and experience what the outdoors has to offer. Don't let it slip through your fingers and realize at the end of your journey down the path you missed something special.....and make sure you share it with others so that all may enjoy.<br />
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Being skunked on a fishing trip is usually a bit of a let down, especially when you have waited more than five months through a long winter to go fishing for the first time.</div>
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However, I have come to the conclusion that an outing fishing (without catching a fish) with my kids and wife can be a success without bringing a single fish to hand.</div>
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As much as I would have enjoyed seeing them squealing with delight with a trout dangling from the line I would not trade the time spent with them for all the fish in the pond!Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-56766138915821018622015-02-22T22:45:00.002-05:002015-02-22T22:45:50.975-05:00A Hot Spot for a Cold Winter's Day<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It's been a while but I'm still here. I have been meaning to write a post for quite some time but holidays, new job, you know.......life seems to have gotten in the way. I'm still tying flies in my spare time, trying to pass the winter away. Tying flies is about all you can do when the temps are rarely getting out of the teens and things are frozen solid. This winter has given me a little time to tie a few flies out of my comfort zone and do something I have always liked to do with flies....experiment. The fly pictured above is just such an experiment. I call it a "Aki Hot Spot." It's short for Akiyamago Yamada Kebari Hot Spot, which is a type of tenkara dry fly. This type of fly and it's simple construction is consistent with tenkara's philosophy of simplicity. It primarily consists of a dry fly hackle wrapped from the bend to the eye of the hook. Once the hackle is tied on, the back 1/2 to 2/3 of the fly gets a "hair cut" to form the body of the fly. For my Hot Spot I tied the fly using a size 12 black dry fly hackle on a size 12 #1280 Daiichi dry fly hook. The tail consists of woodchuck guard hairs. My favorite part, at least it will be for my eyes when it hits the stream, is the hot spot I added. The hot spot is a dry fly hackle which has been dyed chartreuse. The Aki Hot Spot is a simple fly to tie and I'm looking forward to casting it a few times when New York eventually thaws out.Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-35078962283815404122014-11-09T14:07:00.000-05:002014-11-09T14:07:26.611-05:00A Fly 20,000 Years in the Making<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Before carbon fiber and bamboo rods there were simple sticks and branches. Before braided nylon coated with PVC and monofilaments there was horse hair. Even before chemically sharpened hooks and bent needles there was bone and ivory hooks. Materials such as bone, antler and ivory were used <br />
thousands of years before our modern metal hooks came into existence. I enjoy tying my own flies and making my own equipment such as horsehair lines and line holders from moose antler. One can derive extra satisfaction from knowing that a trout was brought to hand with things made by one's own hand and not in some far off distant factory. So for fun I decided to use some left over Woolly Mammoth Ivory I had from several years back when I used to practice scrimshaw (entirely another post would be need to explain this). Mammoth ivory is a beautiful material that is fairly easy to carve and is pretty strong. Since mammoths departed this world at the end of the last ice 10,000 to 20,000 years ago their ivory, found in tusks, have been found throughout Siberia and Alaska. Man has used this material for artistic creations as well as functional items such as fish hooks. The hook I fashioned is roughly equivalent to size 6 Mustad scud hook with an extra long shank. I still need to drill a small hole in the end where the eye should be. I'm confident that I could land fish with this hook but I don't think I would try it till I have made several more (I'm afraid to loose one to a "rock fish" or tree).<br />
I think the next few I try will be with moose antler because it's not as expensive to obtain. Ultimately, I think I will have to try a fly fishing trip using only a primitive hook, horsehair line and a stick and see how I compare to our distant ancestors.<br />
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Though fly fishing tenkara-style is my favorite way to fish there is one type of fishing trip I have always wanted to do......fishing the fall run of striped bass from a private charter off Montauk Point. When that opportunity presented itself I jumped at the chance. Last Sunday I joined some coworkers and their family on the Breakaway out of Montauk.</div>
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Though the day started a little slow with only a few bluefish here and there the bite really picked up late in the afternoon with the outgoing tide. The largest striped of the day was landed by my friends uncle at 35 lb and it was a heck of a fight. Though I didn't land the largest or most bass on this trip it was a blast. My recommendation to anyone contemplating such a trip.......just do it, you won't be sorry.<br /><br />
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Well another summer has come and gone. It started as usual with kids throwing the book bags down for the last time for the school year and heading out to Pennsylvania for a family vacation. The last few weeks seemed to have been a blur and even though I didn't post very much I did get to spend time with the family and there were hiking and fishing trips. Trips to the beach and the pool. The summer was very mild here in the northeast which made it that much more enjoyable. Now with school just a couple of days away I though I would post a few highlights of a summer that's all but in the books.</div>
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One of the many striped bass I managed to land</div>
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Bella doing some snapper fishing....old school style</div>
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A nice "thin blue line" beauty</div>
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Hiking at Split Rock, Mohonk Preserve</div>
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August blooming cardinal flower</div>
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Hike around Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park</div>
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One of the first of many Long Island snappers</div>
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Golden rod......one of the first signs that the big wheel of seasons is about to turn again</div>
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Not having much to do following a long day of work and knowing that my girls would be out for the evening I decided to treat myself to trip down to the beach to catch some snappers. Besides a multitude of snappers caught with my tenkara rod and some flies I was treated to the quickest thunderstorm ever followed by an equally quick rainbow. Other than not being with my girls I couldn't ask for a more perfect evening.</div>
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<br />Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-63806940303561662422014-06-06T23:02:00.000-04:002014-06-06T23:02:20.237-04:00The Three Stages of Fishing With My Kids<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stage 1- Excitement</td></tr>
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Recently I had the opportunity to take my girls on a little fishing trip. The stars only seem to line up once in a while for such a trip but I really wanted to make it happen. Going at noon time on a bright sunny day was not ideal but that was the time available. I figured at least a few bluegills would be willing to bite down on a nice fat nightcrawler.<br />
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After collecting the gear, camping chairs, and snacks we failed to obtain the most important thing.....the fish. While waiting I realized that we have gone through this particular series of stages before (my Dad would probably agree he went through the same thing when we were kids). The first stage is excitement. My kids practically explode from the car when we arrive at the pond.<br />
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The second stage is "the wait". This stage is mainly composed of constantly asking..."Where are all the fish?" "Can we have a snack?" "I have to go to the bathroom!" And the most commonly uttered phrase..."I'm bored!!!"<br />
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Then comes the last stage. "I want to go home!" With no fish in sight and narry a nibble the look on Alina's face says it all.....its time to pack up and do something fun like get some ice cream. Would I trade this experience for anything?........absolutely not. Fish brought to hand is not the ultimate goal. The time outside with my girls is the treasure. I am looking forward to our next trip. By the way.....did I mention this trip lasted about 15 minutes?<br />
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<br />Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-44799597237525908992014-05-19T00:16:00.000-04:002014-05-19T00:16:12.537-04:00Spring Down By The Pond<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You know spring has arrived when the orioles are whistling from the tree tops and the dogwoods are in bloom. The sights, smells and sounds The signs of spring are there for all to see...catbirds are "mewing" from the under story and the red wing blackbirds are chattering incessantly from the reeds to the north of the pond . Rhododendron and other plants are in bloom. All signs help to erase the memories of a long and drawn out winter and point to more favorable times ahead. With warming temperatures, I look around and see that it must be time to stop by the pond and try my hand at some bluegills. This morning was the perfect time to do such a thing. With just my Yamame and some size 10 Killer Bugs in hand I did just that. The weather and morning could not have been better. The fishing was a little slow...but that didn't really matter. this morning was more about "living in the moment". I was not targeting bass (the season for largemouths doesn't start on LI till the first Sat. in June) but that is exactly what I brought to hand.<br />
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Beside this guy, I did manage to land a few bluegill too. Fishing was a little slower than I expected but it was fun all the same. Every trip to the pond brings something new as the seasons progress. I am always amazed at how much life can be found in and around this particular pond. I look forward to the days ahead and the memories that await to be made.<br />
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It's nice when your kids take an interest in the things that you do. So a couple of weeks ago my youngest, Alina, asked if she could help me tie some flies. It reminded me of the time a few years back when Isabella asked me the same question. I gave Alina the same answer....that she was still just a bit too young to handle sharp hooks and scissors. However, I didn't want to dampen her enthusiasm so I asked her to help me design a fly. I laid out a selection of materials and told her to pick the ones she wanted on the fly. The fly pictured above was the result. I have to admit I really like the look of it and think it could do very well on the water. Of course it would not be Alina's without some pink in it. I'm happy to see Alina's interest in Daddy's hobbies growing. I think any connections you make with your children no matter how small can lead to a lifetime of wonderful memories. Alina has already asked about tying the next fly and I look forward making new memories.Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-49245282232386285802014-04-20T22:47:00.000-04:002014-04-20T22:47:13.761-04:00Beginning of the Rainbow<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Well after a very long winter and a serious bout of the flu I recently (and finally) had a chance to start trout season off in a positive way. I chose to fish my favorite beat (# 7 at the dam) on the Nisseqogue River in Caleb Smith State Park. If this trip was any indication of how the season will go, I can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings. After only a couple of hours using the same exact fly, a size 12 Killer Kebari, I landed at least a dozen very respectable rainbow trout and one plump brookie. I had even more hook ups and long distance releases. Later on just to make it interesting I switched to a Royal Sakasa Kebari and came up with similar results. Just getting out on the water is sometimes all I need but add the ability to catch trout as easy as bluegill and you really can't ask for more.<br />
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<br />Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-34523134999238962972014-03-29T22:21:00.000-04:002014-03-29T22:21:37.849-04:00The Preseason & Giant Bugs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With baseball season nearly upon us I thought this posts title would be fitting. Trout season officially begins April 1st across New York State but here on Long Island it never really closes. Many places are open year round, however, spring stocking usually occurs just prior to the season opener. Today was my first fishing trip since last October and I spent a couple of hours at Randall Pond looking for some stocked rainbows and browns....what I would consider preseason. I started the day fishing night crawlers, wax worms and spinners....nothing crazy. I brought a tenkara rod and flies as an afterthought. Things were going well and I landed a few fish here and there so just for the heck of it I decided to use my tenkara rod for the last half hour. The only flies I had were size 6 Killer Bugs (which I had originally planned to use for bass later this year). I thought that these giant killer bugs (I usually use size 12) might be s bit much but in the end I landed just as many rainbows as I had with my spin rod. Overall it was a nice day to just get out and "warm up" for the upcoming season. It also seems that I have a new fly to add to my fly box for the year.<br />
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<br />Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-77050752617865574892014-03-06T23:24:00.002-05:002014-03-06T23:24:55.251-05:00Waiting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-8576695236882295152014-02-20T21:53:00.002-05:002014-02-20T21:53:28.365-05:00Tenkara flies in 2014<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It's been a little while since my last post. I chalk it up to a busy work schedule, holidays, illness in other words.....<i>life. </i>There has also been a lack of fishing related items of interest. I purchased a new HMH Spartan vice at the Fly Fishing Show in Somerset, which was exciting to me at least (thankfully I no longer have to tie flies with my $30 vice from Cabella's that has been with me since the beginning). However, I would like to share one item of note. Dave Dirks (Author of Tenkara Fly Fishing: Insights and Strategies) has invited several other tenkara fly tiers and myself to contribute to a new book he plans to release later this spring. This time Dave's book will focus Tenkara flies, traditional as well as non-traditional patterns. Below are a couple of patterns I have tied for the book. Hope you enjoy them and be sure to check out Dave's book when it comes out.<br />
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<br />Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-81376571014575550372013-12-31T00:48:00.000-05:002013-12-31T00:48:29.392-05:002013 Wrap Up<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Well 2013 is nearly over.....and in many ways not soon enough. 2013 has had it's fair share of trials, tribulations and stress. Like previous years, it could have been better but it also could have been far worse. The most important thing is that my wife and children are happy and healthy. Though 2013 was very busy I still had a number of times to get out on the water and reconnect with the outdoors.....which is something I think ALL OF US need to do from time to time.<br />
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I had the chance to fish some new streams across the Hudson Valley and Long Island. I caught some beautiful trout in some spectacular settings. My local warm water pond yielded some impressive largemouth bass. Though I would say my salt water endeavors with a tenkara for snappers (bluefish) were little disappointing. Their numbers just didn't seem to be as high as in previous years. But hey, that's what makes each year unique. Spending a lot of time outdoors one can't help but notice the cyclic changes of the seasons and develop the ability to predict seasonal occurrences.....most of the time.<br />
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Some fellow anglers have asked me about my best producing flies. I have found that they have changed a little from year to year but in 2013 the flies pictured above accounted form the great majority of my fresh water catches that were brought to hand. As in 2012, The Killer Bug and my Royal Sakasa Kebari were my best flies. Wooly Buggers are an outstanding pattern and in some locations are they are my go to fly. However, this past year has me firmly believing that I will not step foot on the water without one additional pattern....the Killer Kebari (in a light and dark version). Though I tie my version of <a href="http://www.tenkarabum.com/killer-kebari.html">Chris Stewart's creation</a> a little differently, they accounted for a fair number of large rainbows and browns. I don't believe I was skunked more than once or twice the whole season. If I had these flies at least one of them worked for a fish or two.<br />
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In addition to some great fishing I had the good fortune to be invited to contribute to a couple of new fishing publications focused on tenkara. I am grateful to David Dirks, Daniel Galhardo and Anthony Naples for considering me to be part of a list of respected and talented tenkara anglers. Several years ago when I placed my first order for a tenkara rod and decided to start tying flies for my own use and enjoyment I never thought I would have been adding my own input to fly fishing literature and tying literally thousands of flies for fellow anglers. All of it has been pretty cool to say the least.<br />
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2013 has been such as busy year and finding time for the fun things has at times been difficult. Earlier this year I had even contemplated closing down this blog. It takes time to keep a blog going....something I never seem to have enough of. But blogging has been a nice outlet in more ways than one. I have seen a number of great blogs come and go (more likely just fade away). I never wanted mine to just fade away but when I feel ready to stop typing I will try to bring this story to a fitting conclusion. In the meantime, I find that there are a number of bloggers out there who I feel I can call friends (even though we have never met). I really enjoy reading their blogs and if I were stop blogging I would miss them too much. With my wrap up finished I would like to wish all fellow bloggers, anglers, fly tiers, family and friends a very Happy & Healthy New Year. May 2014 find you enjoying a quite stream with a trout in hand and a smile on your face as often as possible.Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-4617917031790420912013-12-23T23:13:00.002-05:002013-12-23T23:13:44.070-05:00Merry Christmas to One and All<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This time of year always seems to tough. The constant hustle and extra tasks to do associated with the season, in addition to the always hectic every day rat race can make things tough. But I have two special little elves that remind me why the extra work is worth it. With Christmas nearly upon us and the big man soon making his yearly night time sleigh ride, I would like to wish everyone out there a very Merry Christmas, a Happy and Healthy New Year and good will to all now and throughout 2014. May it be filled with joy. May Santa leave your stockings full of flies and tippet and not lumps of coal.Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-49606087538232011552013-11-30T23:56:00.000-05:002013-11-30T23:56:02.948-05:00The North River Killer<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I have not had a lot to post about lately. Work has been tough with lots of long hours and I have not had much of an opportunity for any outdoor action let alone fishing. I figured it might be a good time for a quick post. I had a lot of success this year with a Killer Kebari. This includes some rather handsome rainbows on the Nissequogue late in the season. Chris Stewart originated the <a href="http://www.tenkarabum.com/killer-kebari.html">Killer Kebari</a> and ties his with a brown hackle. I, like <a href="http://www.tenkaratracks.blogspot.com/">Paul Vertrees</a>, prefer my killer with a grey Hungarian partridge hackle. Despite the effectiveness of this fly I still like to "tweak" flies like this from time to time. I call the fly pictured above a "North River Killer". The only difference between it and the original is the addition of Krystal Flash in the hackle. I didn't have a chance to fish it this year but I plan on it as soon as I can next year. For anyone interested the recipe is below.<br />
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<b>Thread: </b>Pearsall's gossamer silk thread, color brown</div>
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<b>Body: </b>Shetland's spindrift wool yarn, color sand & colored with a prismacolor marker, color also sand</div>
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This post is about time I recently spent on the water. However, this post will not include and mention of tenkara (well, maybe not), rod and reel, or beautiful wild brook trout. This time the quarry was squid. There are several times a year when the right conditions present themselves to catching these fascinating, quick and delicious creatures. On an incoming tides after dark, all that is required is a bucket, headlamp, long-handled net and some patience. Simply spot them and get a net into place before they dart away and quickly scoop them up....while trying to avoid the spraying black ink. On Saturday night I tried my hand at this for the first time and met with some success. <br />
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I managed to catch about a half dozen squid. I planned to have these guys for lunch on Sunday but as I prepared to clean them I could not help but be fascinated by them. This was especially true when witnessing the movement of the chromatophores. These are the little brown spots visible in the picture. They are used in communication displays, as well as camouflage. <br />
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Like many other aspects of Nature, the time for "squid'n" will only last for a short time. Hopefully, there will be a few more trips in the near future. While netting them is the best method some were trying to catching them with rod and reel. Who knows....I may eventually be the first to land a squid on a tenkara rod.Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-50519000859937716822013-11-01T23:28:00.002-04:002013-11-01T23:28:54.363-04:00Rise of the Jack O' Lanterns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Halloween has always been one of our favorite times of year and it's always seems to fly by so quick. This year in an effort to extend this festive time of year one more night the family made a trip to a Long Island Halloween attraction... Rise of the Jack O' Lanterns. The RISE features over 5000 carved pumpkins with several groups of pumpkins carved according to certain themes like superheros, the solar system and NY sports teams. The unseasonably mild weather made the walk through the jack O' lanterns a very pleasant way to spend a Friday evening. Now with Halloween 2013 now in the books hopefully everyone had a safe and happy night and received a bag full of loot.<br />
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<br />Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-48648715130427176682013-10-15T22:56:00.001-04:002013-10-15T22:56:17.534-04:00The End To Another Season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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October 15th....It's not just another Tuesday. Unfortunately it's the end of another season...Trout season in New York State. Although I live on Long Island where trout season can last all year on most waters, it closes down in, for the most part, in the rest of the state.<br />
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I would count the 2013 trout season as another successful and enjoyable one. There were some new waters fished here and there and some very memorable trout. Some new tenkara rods and lines were tried out....and my rod collection continues to grow. However, in the end my most enjoyable trips remain as always the trips to those "thin blue lines". The brookies may not be large but they are absolutely beautiful and the mountain settings in which they are found and all they have to offer to the eye are hard to beat. These pictures and the memories associated with them are all that remain of a recent trip. Now begins the wait until April 1st 2014 and the beginning of the next trout season (with the exception of a few trips here on the island I hope to squeak out before hunting season).<br />
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October is my favorite time of the year. The changing colors, picking apples and pumpkins and the beautiful weather make this time of year hard to beat. After watching a spectacular sunrise I chose to go for a small hike along one of my favorite streams on the Mohonk Preserve...the Coxing Kill.<br />
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The Coxing Kill is not the biggest, fastest or most spectacular stream that one can hike along. It's simply a small mountain stream making it's way to the Hudson River and eventually out to sea. But there is something about it that I find very compelling. I look for any opportunity to spend time along it's banks and take in it's various scenery, wildlife and moods. It is never stagnate...it is always changing. No two days are ever alike. Today was another chance to see what's new.<div>
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A hike in the Shawangunks was not the only bright spot on this gorgeous autumn day. A trip home around this time of year always includes a trip to the pumpkin patch and the orchard with my family to pickup some apples, cider donuts and cider. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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One of the girls favorite part of the autumn trip home to nanna and papa's house is the cider donuts at the orchard and we always have to take the "back of the car" photo. Seems like the size of the back of the car is shrinking. Family, apples, hiking, fall colors....who could ask for a better October day?</div>
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Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-33198432796925726622013-10-05T17:59:00.000-04:002013-10-05T17:59:12.225-04:00Autumn on the Nissequogue<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking upstream on the Nissequogue on beat 7</td></tr>
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Autumn is starting flex it's muscles here on Long Island as some brilliant colors are beginning to pop here and there. I was able to get out for a while today to take a little of it in before it's gone in it's customary "blink of an eye." Many of Long Island's spring creeks are not only challenging to land a few trout but are a great place to feel like you have removed yourself from the "rat race" without having to travel very far. There is remarkable peace and quiet to be found here.....not mention some large trout for those willing to have some patience.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walk to beat #7</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking down stream on beat #7 with the dam in the foreground and my new Tenkara USA 4.5 level line on the left side of the picture (It's visibility is superb)</td></tr>
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When I fish this beat I usually concentrate just below and just above the dam. I can always count on trout hanging around there. Today was no different. I landed a number of rainbows in the 15-16" range that were all very solid fighters with some heft to them. I took them all on a #12 Killer Kebari (like those tied by Chris Stewart except that I used a grey Hungarian partridge). The only one that posed a problem was one rainbow that proceeded spit the hook, which flew over my shoulder and hooked my right shoulder blade. That was not fun.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First rainbow of the day.</td></tr>
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Although I had been casting to rising fish and was aware of at least a dozen good size trout, I was amazed to find 25-30 trout swimming in close formation on the opposite bank as I exited the stream. The Nisseqougue is an exceptionally clear stream, which makes it easy for the fish to see you and more difficult to catch them. You would think the same could be said for the angler but their coloration was more than enough to fool me and keep them hidden despite being only 10-15 ft away from me.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Casting platform on one of the fish ponds with some Canadian geese</td></tr>
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Today was another good fishing day and I was reminded that with the changing of seasons upon us that we should all enjoy them as much as possible because they will not last forever.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bench along the trail to rest after a "weary" day of fishing</td></tr>
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<br />Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-83335507278149288502013-09-27T23:23:00.004-04:002013-09-27T23:23:55.465-04:00Light Spanish Needle<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light Spanish Needle</td></tr>
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The Light Spanish Needle is another great soft hackle fly from T. E. Pritt's classic work...<i>North Country Flies. </i>I just thought it might be another cool fly to post. Even if that's not a good reason it's been around a very long time and is still being used. Longevity is one of the best traits in any fly pattern. This fly is tied with scarlet colored Pearsall's gossamer silk thread, starling hackle and a head of peacock herl. Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-79199465921872544442013-09-21T12:35:00.000-04:002013-09-21T12:35:11.780-04:00The Last Day of Summer.....And School Is In<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First schoolie of the day</td></tr>
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School actually started a few weeks ago for my kids but I'm talking about schoolie stripers. This morning I decided to put down my tenkara rod throw some sand worms on a hook and try my hand at some catching some striped bass. Though I would love to catch one on a tenkara rod I think the average striped bass would be a little too much for most of my rods. There were a number which were willing to oblige me but unfortunately there were no keepers today (need to be at least 28" in NYS marine waters). There were even a few large sea robins thrown in for good measure. Overall it was a successful morning. Today definitely seems like the last day of summer and I can feel the change of season more strongly than before. Autumn is my favorite time of year but I wish I could have been outside just a little more this summer. There were a number of places I wanted to hike, kayak, and fish but I guess it will have to wait till next year. Hope everyone out there in cyber space had a good summer with no regrets.<br />
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<br />Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6537226126578846662.post-46859336094850357472013-09-17T21:04:00.002-04:002013-09-17T21:04:39.878-04:00Micro Fishing<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Last Saturday morning I took a walk down to the creek to do a little snapper fishing and just kick back and take it all in. The day was bright and beautiful but the brisk wind was letting me know that fly fishing for snappers might be out of the question. Sure enough after several ridiculous casts I officially came to that conclusion. Not wanting to waste a trip down to the water I decided to reach into my bag and try something a little unorthodox. A year or two ago I purchased a Diawa Soyokaze (~7 ft) from <a href="http://www.tenkarabum.com/diawa-soyokaze.html">Chris Stewart</a> with the intention of using it for wild brook trout on "thin blue lines". I had been following through various forums and websites, including Chris', about a type of fishing known as Tanago fishing and micro fishing. So I figured the Soyokaze would be useful for that as well if I decided to try me hand at it. Micro fishing is not about the size of the fish but the challenge. In addition, many micro anglers, pursue "life lists" of these small and often unnoticed fish. I can already hear the "WTF?" from some who may read this but I tell you catching these little fish on such a small hook is not as easy as it looks. Would I rather catch a 30lb striped bass or a beautiful little wild brook trout? Sure I would but this was just a nice diversion on a day when I could not cast a fly to something larger. After a number of attempts at just getting my bait onto such a small hook I managed to get my line into a small section of water that was not being abused by the wind. I can tell you those little buggers were fast. The Soyokaze is very sensitive and I could feel every bump but the reaction time required to hook these small fish had to be lighting quick. I can understand challenge and appeal to this kind of fishing. For my effort I managed a few silversides. Silversides are small fish (3-4") that are common in tidal estuaries and are a major source of food for larger predators like bluefish and herons. Will most anglers drop their gear in favor of feeling a tiny tug and a fight that is over really before it starts? I doubt it but like many other things in nature their is enjoyment and knowledge to be gained by taking the time to observe ALL of what is around you whether it be big or small.Kiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264481445338519105noreply@blogger.com2