[mattgmann]

I fished the mad today for a few hours. Got up late, didn't make it to the water till almost noon. Fished till about 400, when the rain really came, and I lost my glove. Air temp about 40, coudy all day with light rain on and off. The water is up a bit, but very clear. I fished downstream of rt 36 all day. Started nymphing for a bit, but had no luck, so went back to the truck and got my streamer rod. I caught 5 nice fish, all over 12". The largest was just shy of 19". There were smaller trout actively feeding on midges, but I didn't target them. I threw alot of large streamers, size 2-8. Olive super bugger variation was the most productive today, but I don't think it really mattered; they were just hitting on instinct. All the fish were very spread out. I covered alot of water, and only fished each hole a few minutes, and search casted all the water between the holes. Two of the fish came in open shallow runs, the others were strategicly positioned in good holes. I think the warm temperatures helped me out. I normally only expect to catch one or two fish when I aggressively chunk streamers in the winter. The largest fish came in a very small run where I could visibly see warmer water entering the river, I hope he's still there next time. Sorry, no pics.. My digital camera took a swim in the mad a few weeks ago

I'm eager to see everyone elses fishing reports. I'm also glad to be able to post the first good report. Believe me, you'll hear about all my skunkings too.

Matt