Friday, May 13, 2011

Hendrickson hatch and rising fish

Hi Folks, Been guiding the last couple of days on the Lamoille and one of its tributaries.  Found water temperatures from the mid fifties to sixty degrees.  Been awful sunny and air temperatures have been in the seventies.  River levels are at a seasonal flow on the Lamoille watershed.   The main stem on the Winooski is still significantly above the average flow for this time of the year.  Water clarity was excellent.  So, saw a decent hatch of #14 Hendrickson mayflies today and few trout responding to the surface.  First rising fish I have seen this year.  Also, found a few #14 brown stoneflies hatching and yes, damn black flies.  Been fishing midday starting out with #14 Hendrickson nymphs and #12 and #14 hare and coppers.  The trout were rising sporadically from 2pm to 5pm.  Not a bad idea to stay on the water until dark to see a spinner drop.  Anywho, we had 3 wild trout eat nymphs today and 3 wild trout take a #14 compara dun and #14 parachute.  Might want to get on our rivers tomorrow as the weather for the next few days looks wet.  We could receive significant rain.  Walleye fishing is going on in our lower rivers and pike fishing is hot right now.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy