change of pace

Hi Folks, Guided 2 aspiring fly anglers yesterday afternoon on a small mountain brook.  The water was incredibly low for this time of the year.  We need rain and for several days.  The water level was at an August level which is not good considering it is only the middle of June.  Water temperature was 60 degrees.   We worked up stream casting #10 and #12 stimualtors.  There was a native brook trout in about every pool we drifted into to.  Small stream fishing is all about positioning and casting accuracy.  Using a short amount of line to make short accurate casts and tight line drifts where only the leader is on the water.  The tip of the fly rod is used to steer the fly through the various holding areas.  The little amount of line makes it easier to set the hook when a brookie rises through the clear water to eat a dry fly.  We landed a dozen brook trout and missed a few.  Pretty steady action.  Off to chase trout this morning.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy