John, Congratulations! These days happen from time to time, and as you note, they aren’t entirely explainable. I fished the day before (Monday, July 1) and had both river sections to myself. I managed 3 rainbows, 1 in Warren Glen and 2 in Asbury, all on a Woolly Bugger (tried nymphs briefly, no takers). Saw no bugs or rising fish. The river was running about 330 and 68-69 degrees, so still on the high side and a little warm. I think you benefited from lower water (finally below 300 cfs) and as you say, maybe from a dropping barometer (although sometimes that can turn fish off). I’m out of town next week and don’t expect to be on the river again until mid-July. Jim Merritt
P.S. Thanks from all of us for your frequent postings.
