4/22/12- The water is ALIVE!! Anglers have been crushing fish lately, with great reports from all around the area. The black stones are popping. Nymphs have been very effective. The Black Stones I have seen are very skinny, but in the #14-18 range. A prince will work well, but we have heard of everything with in a decent size working well. Get out and fish before the rain swells the water too much!
-UPCOMING EVENTS!
ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF FLY FISHING 2/26/12
240 Valley Rd South Burlington VT
For more information go to: http://flyfestvt.com
NEW HAVEN RIVER ANGLERS 30TH ANNUAL BANQUET 3/11/12 5PM
The NHRAA is celebrating its 30th Annual Banquet! It will be held at American Flatbread in Middlebury. Auctions, Raffles and Great Food. ALL are Welcome, please join us for this extremely entertaining evening. Dinner cost is $25. If your interested in coming or donating to this great cause please email: nhr.anglers@gmail.com
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FLY FISHING FILM TOUR 4/13/12 7:30PM $15
The Fly Fishing Film Tour(FFFT) is returning to Middlebury. Bigger and Better. This year the Middlebury Mounatineer will be hosting the FFFT at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. We will also be having a product showcase prior to the show, Doors at 6:15pm. Featuring products from Patagonia, Sage, RIO, Jackson Kayaks, Vermont Fly Guys, and more. For more info on the event and ticketing follow this link: http://mmvt.com/node/326
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4TH ANNUAL OTTER CREEK CLASSIC OPENING DAY FLY FISHING TOURNAMENT 4/14/12
Entering its 4th year the OCC will again be the premier trout fly fishing event in Vermont. Come celebrate Opening Day in Vermont, with this catch and release fly fishing tournament. Sponsored by Patagonia, Sage, Rio, Montana Fly Co. Umpqua and many more. For more information on this event follow this link: http://mmvt.com/node/338
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2/18/12-Are you ready to officially start spring? I know its still technically about a month away, but at this point everybody here is ready to go! If you have been out on the water, you have been met with mild air temps and favorable water temps. We have seen several light Black Stone hatches. These guys are closer to the #16-18 range. Also if your in the right place you might have seen some BWOs too. We have been swamped here with the planning the events, unfortunately I've spent much more time at the desk in front of the computer then on the water. But our other guides have been doing pretty well out there. They have been working mostly streamers. Some on the chunky stuff and others on much smaller patters. If the weather continues plan on an amazing opening day. New gear will be rolling into the shop soon so stop on buy!
---If your like us and getting pumped about the warmwater fisheries here in VT, make sure you check out Drew Price's Master Class Angling. Great stuff and Drew knows his stuff!
http://dponthefly.blogspot.com/
---- Middlebury Mountaineer has the biggest specialty trout fly selection in Addison County. Pike and Bass top water and subsurface patterns, including some from local warmwater specialist Drew Price, and the VT Fly Guys. Fly Rods and reels from Sage and Temple Fork Outfitters. Nets from Fisknat. Premium lines from Rio. Bags and Vest from Fishpond, Patagonia, and Simms. Waders and Wading accessories from Patagonia and Simms. Buff Headwear, Tools from Dr. Slick and Rising. Boxes from Cliff Outdoors, Orvis and Umpqua and many more products to satisfy your fly fishing needs. Please stop in and find out about all we have to offer the Addison County fly angler.
---- Join Green Mountain Adventures for guided fly fishing all over the state. Walk and Wade Adventures and Float trips on some of VT best rivers. Call the shop to book a trip today, or buy a gift certificate and choose when you want to go! More information here http://mmvt.com/gma/flyfishing
-Don't forget! The Felt Sole Ban started April 1st 2011
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***************IMPORTANT FISHING NEWS********************
On May 29, 2010 Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signed H.488 into law, banning the use of felt-soled boots and felt waders as of April 1, 2011 in all Vermont waters. The bill says: "It is unlawful to use external felt-soled boots or external felt-soled waders in the waters of Vermont, except that a state or federal employee or emergency personnel, including fire, law enforcement, and EMT personnel, may use external felt-soled boots or external felt-soled waders in the discharge of official duties."
It is our hope here at GMA that this law will help protect our water. Many of our companies stopped producing felt 2 seasons ago. We are currently stocking the Simms Freestone and G4 "Clean Stream" boot and the Patagonia Rockgrip boot, though there are plenty of options out there. Help us all protect Vermont's waters and do your part.
Thank You,
The Middlebury Mounatineer & Green Mountain Adventure Guides & Staff
Fishing Reports Summary (detailed reports below)
| River | Water Temp | Water Clarity | Last Update | Hatches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek | 40 | Just Off | Nov 27 2011 - 6:08pm | |
| Middlebury River | N/A | N/A | Nov 27 2011 - 5:48pm | N/A |
| New Haven River | N/A | N/A | Nov 27 2011 - 5:45pm | N/A |
| New Haven River | 58 | Clear | Oct 21 2011 - 6:08pm | Baetis, Caddis, Cream Midge |
| Middlebury River | 57 | Clear | Oct 21 2011 - 6:03pm | Baetis, Caddis, Cream Midge |
Detailed Fishing Reports
Otter Creek
Submitted by Jesse on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 6:08pm
Water Temp:
40
Water Clarity:
Just Off
Suggested Patterns:
Princes #12-18, PT's #12-18, RS2's #14-18, Copper Johns #14-18, Copperback Stone(Black)#12-16, 20 Incher #12-16, Eggs, San Juan, With the very mild temperatures and lack of additional precipitation conditions on the creek are ideal. We have had reports of crowds in some areas, but with the amount of quality water within a few miles of Middlebury, you can be sure to find stretches to yourself. I have had reports of people catching fish from morning to late afternoon this weekend. While most reported nymphs working a few were taken on streamers. We have scaled back our fly fishing display for the winter, but rest assured, that everything you need is still at the shop, just packed into a tighter area.
Middlebury River
Submitted by Jesse on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:48pm
Water Temp:
N/A
Water Clarity:
N/A
Hatches:
N/A The Middlebury River is closed for the season. The Middlebury River will reopen on April 14th, 2012.
New Haven River
Submitted by Jesse on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 5:45pm
Water Temp:
N/A
Water Clarity:
N/A
Hatches:
N/A The New Haven River is closed for the season. It will reopen April 14th, 2012.
New Haven River
Submitted by Jesse on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 6:08pm
Water Temp:
58
Water Clarity:
Clear
Hatches:
Baetis, Caddis, Cream Midge
Suggested Patterns:
Princes #12-18, PT's #14-18, Olive Hares Ear #14-18, RS2's #14-20, Anglecase Emerger BWO #14-18,CDC Bubbleback Emerger #14-18, Beerhead Baetis #14-18, Snowshoe Emerge Baetis #14-18, Batwing Emerger #14-18, Tunghead Soft Hackle #14, Biid of Prey Caddis Pupa #14-18, Flying Circus Caddis #12, Sparkle Caddis Pupa #14-16, Disco Midge Larva #18-20. DRIES: Stimulator #12-18, Sprouts #16-18, Adams #12-18, X- Caddis #14-16, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16. STREAMERS Dbl Bunny (White & Chinc.) #4, Burrgin Bugger (Halloween) #4, Sleezeburgers #2-6, Muddy Buddy's #2-6, Muddlers #2-10. The New Haven is running lower right now, but as off the last few days has been fishing lights out! I again had Dog Team all to myself over the last few times I've been there and was able to catch numerous fish on small baetis emergers and caddis pupa, with an occasional fish going for my lead prince or copper john, which was in the #12 range most of the time. A few days ago I had fish going crazy for my streamer, chasing it all over the place, but now with the water lower, they seemed to be much more interest in piking things out of the drift.
Middlebury River
Submitted by Jesse on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 6:03pm
Water Temp:
57
Water Clarity:
Clear
Hatches:
Baetis, Caddis, Cream Midge
Suggested Patterns:
Princes #12-18, PT's #14-18, Olive Hares Ear #14-18, RS2's #14-20, Anglecase Emerger BWO #14-18,CDC Bubbleback Emerger #14-18, Beerhead Baetis #14-18, Snowshoe Emerge Baetis #14-18, Batwing Emerger #14-18, Tunghead Soft Hackle #14, Biid of Prey Caddis Pupa #14-18, Flying Circus Caddis #12, Sparkle Caddis Pupa #14-16, Disco Midge Larva #18-20. DRIES: Stimulator #12-18, Sprouts #16-18, Adams #12-18, X- Caddis #14-16, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16. STREAMERS Dbl Bunny (White & Chinc.) #4, Burrgin Bugger (Halloween) #4, Sleezeburgers #2-6, Muddy Buddy's #2-6, Muddlers #2-10. The fishing on the Midd is pretty technical right now. Withe the low clear water, make sure to take care approaching the water. I saw a 18 plus inch Brown in about 18 inches of water yesterday. I watched him for a bit, but as I slipped moving closer it spooked. I would say throughout the weekend, to use lighter tippets or fluorocarbon tippet with the current water conditions. If fishing streamers, tone it down just a bit, with either smaller sizes or natural colors, or both. Lake longer casts and be strategical about where you will stand, who your presenting the flies.