cool nights and big bright sun

Hi Folks, Guided the lower Winooski this morning with the fly rods.  The weather front that passed though Sunday brought some cooler air temperatures (low 50's at night) and bright sunny days.  big high pressure.  The river temperature was 65 degrees at 7:00am.  Not awful for July.  We moved around a bit before we found some fish that wanted to play.  A few large #8 golden stone fly shucks on rocks and lots of #18/#20 micro caddis in tan all over the stream side brush.  No rising fish but I am not surprised considering the sun.  We landed a wild rainbow and a stocked  brown trout in heavy riffles nymphing with a #12 prince nymph and #18 tan caddis pupa dropper.  The fall fish were ever present as usual on the lower Winooski.  Early morning and late in the day is the time to fish right now.  Chasing smallmouth in the morning and trout in the afternoon.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy