pleasant weather and even some rain

Hi folks, Mixed it up today and guided smallmouth bass from my boat in the morning and guided the lower Winooski this afternoon with the fly rods.  Lake temperature was 77 degrees on the surface and it was dead calm at 6am.  Wind picked up half way through the morning and blew hard from the south.  There is a front moving through that could dump some much needed rain as our lakes and river are getting a little bony.  Nice to fish without the humidity as well.  We managed to land two 2lb smallmouth on poppers while it was calm and also caught two nice sized pickerel that ate the surface presentation.  We found all of the fish holding in or around milfoil beds in less than 8' of water.  Missed a few other surface takes.  Lots of casting this morning.  Nice violent strikes on the surface and patience setting the hook was important.  When the wind picked up the fishing slowed and boat control became a little tricky.  The lower Winooski was 71 degrees at 6pm and the wind was blowing really hard.  Makes casting a challenge as well as mending the line.  Lots of #8 to #12 golden stone fly casings on the rocks.  We were looking for smallmouth bass, but we only managed to catch fall fish.  Greedy little bastards that are not very fussy as to what fly they eat.  Nymphs or dries, it does not seem to matter.  Rain started to fall hard around 7pm and we wound things up.  Off to fish trout tomorrow am on some small water.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy