June 4 & 5th we fished East Creek and Otter Creek in Rutland ,Vt. The water levels were perfect and both trips were very successful. Primary technique was short line nymphing with indicators. They were still eating a Kashner tungsten nymph in 10 thur 14 very well. In fact we broke one off in a fish...then later we caught the same fish...on the same fly....I think they like it.
June 6th we fished the roaring branch in Kelly stand for about 1 1/2 hours...caught 3 native brookies on Ausable wulffs....but its still a little early for mountain fishing. Later we fished the main stem Battenkill off of Rte 313. My client caught several brookies and a very health 16" Brown Trout. We ended the trip at 8pm for their dinner plans. Caddis hatch was just starting...
looking like the primary rise is between 8 to 9pm....very normal for this time of the year.
June 7th...finally got a chance to fish with my son "Nick"....its been over a month since we've trout fished together. Pulled into East creek...as good as it was Thursday and Friday....Sunday was a bust...they were holding back water at the dam....minimal flows on East Creek is tough, tough....after hitting 3 pools we were on our way to Nick's favorite brook. We fished about a quarter mile of brook catching in most spots we fished. Pattern doesn't matter as long as you can see it. Later we hit Otter Creek nymphing down and across with Kashner Caddis pupa....the old guide actually even fished... making sure the young buck remembers that Dad can still cast.
Several browns and one very feisty rainbow came to hand.
June 8 & 9th we got some very needed rain!!! Water levels on the Black River in Ludlow were lower than I ever remember fishing.
June 9th Fished the branches of the Battenkill with guest. Caught a bunch of Brook Trout...the sad news is Rock Snot is now present in places on the west branch....to say the least I am pretty bummed about it....guess the beavers and ducks haven't been dipping in bleach like we have.
For the next several days, I will be guiding on the Battenkill drainage around Manchester and Arlington, Vermont. I expect to see caddis, sulfurs and rusty spinners. The Black River in Ludlow is now a morning only fish....so for me and my guiding its time to move on a feature the Battenkill. Next week I plan to scout some on the Mettawee and fish for Bass at least on day.
Please stay tuned and comments are always welcome.
