So it’s been a long time, months in number, but it feels like years. I’ve been going through quite a long transition between getting a new job and moving to a new state. No one cares about that, so I won’t get any further into it.

I was home for the weekend and went to my favorite spot on Irondequoit creek. A much welcomed sight was the BWO hatch going strong. I’m a dry fly fisher at heart, and any time I can fish the surface is a welcomed opportunity. The trout here were rising without discretion, and they were easy pickings. These are stocked fish, but it doesn’t make the experience any less enjoyable.

Tying on a size 16 BWO parachute proved to be the most productive fly of the day. The fish seldom exceeded 7-10″, but it was nice to be our again. I’ll be heading out to prospect some of Vermonts finer trout streams and rivers in the coming weeks, so expect some new content!