Sunday, July 25, 2010

small stream fly fishing

Hi Folks, Spent the day yesterday working small water with the fly rods.  A fairly warm day with bright sun and high humidity.  Started at the main stem of the Lamoille in the morning to find the water temperature 69 degrees.  The level was still slightly high.  We did a casting clinic and fished a bit but it really was not going on in the main stem.  The smsll stream we were on the am was 60 degrees with clear water.  The fishing was a bit slow as we had 5 trout come to our fly.  We cast #14 yellow sallie imitations, a #14 copper john under an indicator into plunge pools, several types of terrestrial flies.  Made up for the slow morning conditions with after noon foray.  The small stream we visited was slightly high with okay clarity.  We had 6 brook trout come to the fly in 10 casts and two of of the fish were 10".  A #12 royal rubber legged stimulator was the ticket.  All in all we saw at least 30 brookies who were very well conditioned.  Amazing how much cooler it is in a small brook with good tree canopy on a hot day.  Off to chase smallmouth this morning and trout in the afternoon.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy