Sunday, August 5, 2012

small water fly fishing

Hi folks, Guided a small stream yesterday in pursuit of wild brown trout and native brook trout.  Water temperature was 62 degrees which is warm for this particular brook.  The blazing heat outside has certainly affected all of our streams and you would be hard pressed currently to find any streams where waders are required.  I have found water temperatures to be above average thus far this season.  Very little rain and warmer than average air temperatures.  We worked up stream on this little brook as it is low and clear.  We learned a good lesson on the first spot of the day when we spooked a decent brown trout with too much false casting.  Position, approach, and presentation are all very important.  As it turned out we had over 20 fish come to the fly and did land several nice wild brown trout and native brookies.  A #14 orange and green stimulator was the fly of the day.  Never had to change patterns.  Good fun watching fish rise in the water column to grab the dry fly.  Short accurate casts were in order and a good up stream mend.  We did have several fish deny us due to a poor drift.  Good mending is always in order.  Nice morning of trout fishing and I am going to do it all over again this morning.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species art home.  Have Fun, Willy