It is my intent to share the work of as many of my BlogBuddies as I can with this series. They all work hard and spend considerable time on their own blogs in writing about, primarily, their takes on fishing and other matters in their area of life that they enjoy. I know that whatever success I have had on my blog, and, the motivation to keep writing my blog, comes from the great support I have had from these BlogBuddies. Their continuing visits and willingness to leave comments on my posts and share their insights with me are invaluable. I am all about making Pond Stalker Blog a place that feels like community and sharing the loves of my fellow BlogBuddies. I hope that you take the time to visit all the blogs listed on my Blogroll as you have time, but especially, the featured BlogBuddy and their blogsite. I wouldn't mind if you let them know that the ol' Pond Stalker said hello!
Alright, let's kick off this series by featuring a BlogBuddy that has one of the best blogs going in the blogging world today. My thanks, to Alan at Small Stream Reflections, is long overdue!
Alan's blog is one that many of you may have already visited and read many times. I know I have and loved every minute of it. If you haven't allow me to say "SHAME ON YOU"!
Alan writes about the beautiful area and waters of our great Northeast. Preferring to fish small streams is Alan's forteit. Chasing the beautiful Brook Trout, and occasional, Brown Trout with Drys, Nymphs, Streamers, and Soft Hackle. Alan does it all. His readers are blessed with beautiful pictures of the area, beautiful colored fish, and, as much information as you would need to fish these waters. You are only left feeling envious and wishing you go on stream with Alan to enjoy the experience. His blog is also a model for any blogger to look at when it comes to the "community" concept. His blog posts are often commented on by many others expressing themselves on his current post. That is how comfortable it is to know and love this blog.
Alan, also, enjoys some preparing of food and tasty meals. Here is an example:
Before I forget, and certainly a fine accomplishment, Alan, also is an author and offers his great book on fishing those "Thin Blue Lines"
'Nuff said, get on over to Alan's blog and say hello from the ol' Pondstalker.
His blog is special indeed.
ReplyDeleteWow, number 4. I always liked batting cleanup. You can't beat Alan's site. Good fishing, good scenery, good food. I think I'll go upstairs and get a sandwich.
ReplyDeleteGeez, Mark, your batting in the (3) hole now. Appreciate all your support over the years. You are right on when speaking of Alan's blog, too. I wonder what Alan takes for fishing lunch.............................
DeleteGreat blog and from my interactions with him, a great man.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Atlas! I didn't touch much on his fly tying skills or the truly class gentleman that he is. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteI love reading Alan's blog. Not only is he a nice guy, but great fly tyer, fisherman and photographer. Once you visit, you're hooked.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Howard, for cleaning up the loose ends on my overview of Alan's blog. It is easy to see why he has such a tremendous following. His blog is a "Happy Hook Up" in the blogging world.
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ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more with you when it comes to Alan's blog; he has this uncanny ability to make you wish you were right there with him on everyone of his fishing trips. Thanks for sharing
Bill, thanks for the comment. He sure does make a reader feel at home and blessed to be able to dream right along with him. Pure goodness!
DeleteGreat choice in spotlighting Alan. His photography is amazing. The pics, especially of the brookies, haunt my dreams.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael, for the kind words. I do not own his book. That might have to change. He certainly knows how to embrace the opportunity he has to be on the water and encompass everything that goes along with it. Sweet Dreams!
DeleteMel, I wish to thank you for these wonderful words.
ReplyDeleteI try to put forth a blog that is simple and shows the beauty of fly fishing in the same way.
Thanks friend.
It was my pleasure, Alan. Like I mentioned in the post, this BlogBuddy love was long overdue. Perhaps simplicity is why I love all the things you write about, patterns you tie, and incredible photography. Simplicity is a major factor in my blog, too!
DeleteSmall stream reflections is one of my personal fav's . I check it almost daily. Its right up there with yours Mel. Small streams, pretty fish, true and simple angling at its best.
ReplyDeleteJohn, thanks for the nice words on my blogging efforts, and, those of Alan's. Simplicity "IS" everything it is cracked up to be when it comes too enjoying time on the water. Be safe over the Holidays!
DeleteI have checked out his blog on a couple of occasions. good stuff!
ReplyDeleteKudo's to you Juan for doing so. If you want to learn all there is to learn about fishing small streams anywhere this is a top notch resource to do so.
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