North Country Angling: Who knew trout liked venison?

July has been an exceptional month for trout fishing in the Mount Washington Valley. Rain and cooler temperatures have kept water levels prime. Stream and pond water temperatures have been very trout-friendly.

With the excellent fishing conditions, there have been many anglers in pursuit of trout. At this time of the year, a trout has seen every pheasant tail nymph, partridge and orange soft hackle and yellow sally dry fly. Watching a 15-inch trout chase and look at your fly offering and then turning away can get frustrating very quickly.