Hi Folks, Another great weekend of smallmouth bass fishing with the fly rods in the big rivers. Did mix a brook trout in between which was productive as well. Two contrasting fishing worlds, large strong bronze back to delicate dainty square tails. The brook trout stream was 60 degrees and crazy low. It seems like the fish are running out of water. Landed a 10 small native brook trout with a #14 royal wullf and #12 trude. The water is spooky so approach is critical. In the bass world the fishing is just silly good. In two days I have seen well over 75 smallmouth caught on fly rods. Yesterday afternoon we landed 41 smallies between two fly anglers. Water temperatures are really warm reading 76 to 78 degrees. It has been all surface fishing with a variety of poppers. to sure the popper type matters. In the shallow margins there is life everywhere from young bass of varying sizes, to crawfish galore, and a variety of bait fish and bugs. You can see the beginning of the food chain right in front of you. We have had fish eat in slow water with lots of rock for cover, but the faster sections seem to beholding the larger fish. Probably due to the high water temperature and bright sun. There could not be a better time than now to chase river smallmouth bass. Looks like we might get some much needed rain. Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home. Have Fun, Willy
