low and clear

Hi folks, Guided yesterday morning fly anglers on the Winooski drainage.  Started with some popper action for smallmouth and eventually ended in a brook trout stream.  We really need some rain as our streams and rivers are crying for a drink.  Water temperature was 71 degrees where we began the the morning and the small we finished on was 63 degrees.  Probably both streams are 5 to 8 degrees warmer than they normally would be this time of the year.  Of course we just had 4 days in a row of record heat.  Smallmouth fishing was okay as we had 6 smallies come to the fly  and fair amount of refusals.  You could see the bass elevate to the fly on the clear water.  All of the fish were in slow deep pools and and flats where you could see them cruising along.  We found brookies today sitting in riffles as it appeared that they were slightly uncomfortable from the warmer than average water temperatures.  Did catch a few legitimate 10" brookies that were lit up with color.  A #14 green bodied hopper was the fly.  Still consistent fishing on the small streams and watching the brook trout move from a spot to eat a fly is always fun.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy