Through personal experience this spring and through talking with people who have fished rivers in NH, VT and MA, the consensus is that things have been slow. The common denominator for these rivers has been the lack of rain. The low and clear conditions make fly fishing for trout a challenge. For one thing, crystal clear water allows trout to see you more easily. It also allows them to inspect the authenticity of flies more thoroughly.
With the rain we have had the last few days, the water is slightly deeper in many rivers, but more importantly it is slightly stained, which benefits fly anglers. Rain also starts displacing food from under rocks, overhanging trees and from the soil on the banks. This leads to more feeding opportunities for trout. I have a feeling with the soak over the last three days that things should pick up.
With the rain we have had the last few days, the water is slightly deeper in many rivers, but more importantly it is slightly stained, which benefits fly anglers. Rain also starts displacing food from under rocks, overhanging trees and from the soil on the banks. This leads to more feeding opportunities for trout. I have a feeling with the soak over the last three days that things should pick up.
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