A serendipitous morning. Awoke early and decided to tie some some Sexy Walt’s in black with some green thread for a hot spot collar. Why not? So, wanted to test-drive them and went to a local river. With water still pretty cool and flows up, it felt like a good time. I had to be
Category: Flies and fly tying
Flows Back Up at the Millers River
With water levels back up from the recent rain, I fished the Millers for about four hours. Particular runs were again in “full bloom,” and there were many bugs everywhere. The water was a refreshing 62 °F. With the water up again, I didn’t have to be so stealthy in approaching the fish. Went 11-for-14.
Roving Trout at the Millers River
It was a weird morning at the Millers. With the river low, the fish weren’t in their usual spots. I guess they’re roving. So, I explored a bit. Also, maybe because they’re more seasoned or somewhat wary because of the low water level, but I found them very picky regarding flies and how they wanted
Drought?
Holy crap. I wonder if there’s a drought coming this summer? I after work fished a very local freestone and have never seen water so low at that body of water. Thankfully, water temperatures are still doable for trout, but I am growing more concerned that this is going to be a tough summer for