The places I haunt have been almost devoid of fly fishermen this season (after the first forays and disappointment).
I suspect that there has been a bumper crop of minnows and leeches for them to eat this summer.
The trout seem to have stayed lower in the water but even the guys sinking their bait have not had the same level of success as years past.
I tried suspending minnows and had the bellies chewed out when they did hit.
I have tried floating a dragging flies. I have tried small spoons.
As of late, the go to seems to be worms under a bobber at around 4' or so.
My trout count has been way down this year compared to years past.
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