I cannot tell you how excited I am right now. The weather has changed, we are seeing night time lows in the 40's and day time highs in the 70's, maybe an 80 in there, but some rain is on the way too. The water has had sometime to cool. Otter Creek was 75 on Sun @ Belden's but 70 @ 3 Mile. Last nights temps will probably put it into play today(Labor Day) or tomorrow. The tribs are running cold in the mid to low 60's depending on where you take your temp. The bug activity is moving with the light concentration. Shorter days are making some hatches start midday, depending on weather and location. The early evening has produced some great dry fly fishing. I have still seen some Euphrons while doing bass floats on the creek. I suppose one advantage of having poor window screens, and living next to Otter creek is, when a hatch is strong I end up with them in my room. As I sat and tied last night I had a few large Northern Casemaker Caddis buzzing around my light. Break out your favorite caddis larva's, pupa's, and dries, it's sure to be autumn caddis time soon. Fall baetis, is sputtering right now but will be picking up, and expect that there is plenty going on under the surface. If your fishing the any Otter creek trib right now, you should be running very light tippet and/or fluorocarbon. It works! The Brookies will really start getting some color to them as the weather cools, so make sure you take sometime to enjoy that 3wt and your favorite mountain stream.
Just to keep you posted, the NY DEC did a release of water on the Salmon River over the weekend,and will bring it back down on Tuesday. This will certainly bring the salmon that are staging in the bay into the river, there have already been salmon caught as well, but the numbers aren't up yet. DSR has seen some fish. Lower Fly Zone opens the 15th. Your NY license ends on Sept 30th so consider a early season trip. We have some cool patterns for you to try over there.
Float trips for bass and fall fish have put up some very productive days. Get in on the fun and call the shop for a 1 man private float. 6-7 hrs for $300. Guided trips for trout will be in full swing and are booking up, let us show you what Addison County has to offer underneath the canopy of Vermont's famous fall colors. We customize trips to your preference and can be combined with one of our many other guided options, like kayaking, rock climbing, hiking and more. Give your wife a chance to go kayaking with one of our certified instructors, while you go explore the Green Mountains with a fly rod, or do both together. Call to set up your customized adventure today.
Further, it has been a long good summer, and we want your big fish pictures. We don't care what species or where you caught it, we just want to share your "jaw dropper" with everybody. Bring a hard copy to the shop, send one in an email,(info@mmvt.com) or post on our facebook page.
Green Mountain Adventures Guide Service is ready to take you out to explore the fly fishing options of Vermont. Autumn is some of the best fishing in Vermont, so let us show you how great and beautiful it is. Who can beat fly fishing with a back drop of Vermont foliage. It makes a great gift. Call to make your reservation today or purchase a gift certificate and choose when you want to go.
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******IMPORTANT FISHING NEWS******
On May 29 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 last season. We are currently stocking the Simms Freestone "Clean Stream" boot, though there are plenty of options out there. Help us all protect Vermont's waters and do your part, the sooner you change the better.

Thank You,

The Middlebury Mounatineer & Green Mountain Adventure Guides & Staff