Hi Folks, Ran north yesterday morning to the river of big fish to chase landlocked salmon with the fly rods. Water level was below the seasonal average flow which was had to believe after all of the rain we received on Tuesday night into Wednesday. All of the rivers in and around Stowe were pretty high and on the way up the north there was flood water in farm fields. For whatever reason, the river was in fine shape and the temperature was 45 degrees. The salmon are in full on spawning mode. I saw a 25" plus female rolling on her bed, pretty impressive. Left her alone and only watched. Did manage to land 3 10" to 12" juvenile salmon that I think were all wild. No clipped fins. Also, caught a lake run brook trout that was about 12". Every fish ate a either a #12 double tungsten stone fly nymph or a #16 olive wire caddis. Did see a angler land a nice 21" plus male salmon on a #12 double golden tungsten stone fly nymph. She told me that she had a ton of casts over that spot prior to the fish eating. Sound like late season salmon fishing to me. The fish had a big hook jaw as it was probably seeking out a female to pair up with. Great season on the river of big fish and good to see that fishery appears to be doing very well. The last two days of the season and I have a trip tomorrow and it will be a wrap. Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home. Have Fun, Willy
