Friday, October 7, 2016

sipping tiny bugs

 
Hi Folks, Been a great week of guiding with the leaves turning and the trout sipping tiny may flies off the surface.  Spent the last few days on the Lamoille where the water temperature has been 58 to 61 degrees.  Been midday fishing lately.  Seeing #20 BWOs hatching midday.  Cloudy conditions and low light are preferred for hatching activity.  I love seeing the little sailboats drifting in the current and disappearing into the mouth of a hungry trout.  The rise forms can be deceptive as they often looks like a small rain drop on the water.  Upon closer inspection you can often see the nose of a good sized trout sucking in a bug.  Why make a splashy rise form when you can eat so effortlessly. This type of fly fishing requires good casting and presentations as the fish typically rise in slow water.  They have a PHD in studying your drift.  We still need rain and our rivers are really low.  Foliage is at peak and as long as it does not cool off to significantly the trout fishing should remain consistent.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy