Pulling back

Hi Folks, Guided a group of spin anglers on the lower Winooski yesterday afternoon for smallmouth bass.  The thunderstorms from two nights prior had dirtied up the Winooski.  I had noticed earlier in the day the Lamoille was up and off color as well.  Water temperature was 79 degrees (Ouch!!!).  Could be awhile before we get back on the either the Lamoille or Winooski to trout fish.  Just too hot.  Water clarity was good enough that you could see your wading boots in the river and the smallmouth had no problem finding our lures.  The fishing got better as the sun laid down off the river.  It was pretty darn hot for the first couple of hours of fishing.  We cast perch colored rapalas and revel crawfish into large riffles to pools.  The fish were holding on inside seems off the main riffles.  Short casts and letting the lure swing in the current drew a bit interest.  We landed 10 river smallmouth that really put a bend in the rod.  Lots of fun with light tackle and river smallmouth are strong little devils.  With the current weather fishing in the morning is the way to go.  I will be chasing river smallmouth bass this morning.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy