wet august?

Hi folks, Seems like the lack of rain in July is being made up for here in August.  Received another 1/4" of rain at my house in Stowe over night.  The small stream I guided yesterday morning was 3 times its seasonal average and slightly off color.  The water temperature was 59 degrees.  The big water, Lamoille and Winooski came up once again with the rain.  Brook trout fishing has been dynamite.  Greedy little char that eat dry flies with a reckless abandon.  Starting to see some really nicely colored brook trout as they prepare for fall spawning.  Most of the larger brook trout, over 9" have been males with hook jaws.  Small stream fishing is not about fighting moby dick on the fly, but more about making accurate casts and maintaining good line control.  It is important to minimize your slack fly line and make a good controlled drift.  This will ensure a good hook set when the trout hits the dry.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun,Willy