cool damp day

Hi Folks, guided a group of fly anglers yesterday midday on the Lamoille.  Nice cold rainy day that would have appeared to be perfect for fishing.  Looks can be deceiving.  The water temperature was a cool 46 degrees.  It was like fly fishing the dead sea.  We did witness a small hatch of #16/#18 olives, but once again no fish responding.  I did not see one #14 Hendrickson mayfly after witnessing a massive hatch of the mayfly a couple days prior.  My feeling is that until the water temperatures warm to above 50 degrees the trout fishing will be sporadic at best in our streams.  Looks like a warmer spell over the next few days.  Lots of fishing opportunities right now with walleye season opening on Saturday, pike fishing in the shallows taking place, and surface fishing for salmonids on any trout lake.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy