Hi Folks, Been running the boat with clients the last couple of days. Also, ventured onto a small stream on Saturday afternoon. Finally summer out there and no rain for the last few days, hoorah! Surface water temperatures have been between 73 degrees and 76 degrees in the morning on the lake I have been fishing. The small stream I guided was 65 degrees and the water was pretty clear. The spook factor was in effect as we sent several fish scurrying for cover. Moving slowly upstream and longer casts were the ticket. We down scaled our flies and cast a #16 tan bodied caddis. We had some success landing several small brook trout and 1 decent brown trout. On the lake front we had better success catching bigger fish. The lake I have been guiding is gin clear and typically when you spot the fish they also see you. Man, we have been seeing some fish with shoulders on them. Boat positioning has been important in order to cast to the fish before being seen. Pretty much focusing on the edges on large Milfoil beds that have grown up on a hard bottom. We did find some bass cruising a flat with very little cover. We mixed it up casting the fly rods and a spin rod. The larger fish have been eating below the surface and the small fish have been taking poppers. The best fish of the weekend was a 18" smallie that really put on a good aerial show. Still the best fishing is early morning and late day. Trout streams are coming down and all of the small streams are in good shape. The Lamoille and Winooski are both coming around from all of the rain. Only problem is now they are both too warm to fish for trout. Carry a thermometer. Off to small stream it in the morning. Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home. Have Fun, Willy
