Big Rain

Hi Folks, Received almost 3" of rain at my house in Stowe the last 2 days.  Been awful hot and muggy.  Looking forward to fall and cooler weather.  Anywho, still guided a small trout steam this afternoon on the fly.  Man our rivers are cranking and most streams are high dirty and blown out.  Could be a few days before the big water is fishable and anyway it is still too hot for trout fishing  in either the Winooski or Lamoille.  We fished a small headwater stream of the Winooski drainage for wild rainbows and native brookies.  The stream was 5 times it s normal flow, but clear.  Good tree canopy with a gorge and no topsoil pouring into the brook.  Water temperature was 64 degrees which is probably 4 degrees warmer than normal.  We fished a big #10 royal stimulator into soft water off of big plunge pools.  Landed 3 wild rainbows between 7"and 10" and 1 9" male brookie.  Missed or lost 6 other trout.  Not to shabby considering the conditions.  Off to chase smallies in the am.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy