Friday, August 10, 2012

positive reinforcement

Hi folks, Guided a a group of aspiring fly anglers yesterday morning on a brook trout stream.  Water temperature was 62 degrees and the water level was still low.  We did have some pretty good thunderstorms move through Stowe yesterday afternoon and I have received 3/4" of rain at my house.  Looks like more rain over the next few days which is greatly needed.  I had to cancel my afternoon trip yesterday due to the weather.  One good thing that has come from all of the hot dry weather is that I have not had to cancel many trips this season.  All up stream fishing yesterday in the clear mountain stream.  The Brook trout were all over #12 and #14 green and orange stimulators.  Pretty interesting how you would get a strike on the first cast and drift in a pool if there was a brookie at home.  It gives you a heads up as far as paying attention when the fly hits the water.  Brook trout are the perfect fish for folks new to fly fishing as they are user friendly and help build confidence to the aspiring fly angler.  Off to chase smallmouth this morning and this afternoon.  Probably will get wet.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  have fun, Willy