Or at least it seemed that way.
With temps still in the 80’s, I decided to give the trout a break and focus on Housatonic smallies with streamers. I was not disappointed.
The bite was on from the minute I arrived. Often they were hitting the streamer as soon as it touched the water, acting like it was a dry fly. This continued for 2 hours, and I stopped counting at 30 fish.
Bonuses on this trip:
- Had the water to myself
- Only lost 2 streamers to breakoffs
- Did not fall in
Why not give the green trout a try.
Enjoy!
Man I miss smallies.
Gotta love an outing like that!
Thanks Mike. I had a repeat today. They really do put up a fight.
Glad you had a good one with the greens. I’d been meaning to give them a try this summer but didn’t get around it to– yet!
They’re a great option when the water is too warm for trout. Hope you and L are doing well.
upper Housy or around New Milford?
Went last Sun AM — absolutely beautiful morning. Good riffles & pools, but got skunked.
Of course near the end I got lazy & wound up slipping in enough to get water down my waders.
Upper Housy. The smallmouth action has been strong!