Hi Folks, Finally got some much needed rain over the last 24 hours. A good boost for our rivers. I guided a brook yesterday that looked completely different now that it has some water in it. Water temperature was a pleasant 60 degrees and the clarity was good even with almost 3/4" of rain. We did a bit of walking and fished a variety of water types from classic riffles to pools to heavier pocket water. This particular brook has big brown trout and native brook trout. We presented a #12 Royal Wulff and a #10 green foam hopper with a #16 pheasant tail nymph. No luck with the brown trout but we did catch some nice looking brook trout. It appeared that we hooked one brown on the dropper nymph but we were unable to land the trout. Most of our action was on the dry fly. It was interesting that the brook trout that are generally aggressive were a bit more tentative yesterday morning. I think that the changing water levels must have had a part in their behavior. I am off to do a double today with small stream fishing this morning and bassin' this afternoon. Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home Have Fun, Willy
