I fished the headwaters today of a class A wild trout stream with a thick tree canopy. Air temp. 92 degrees, water temp. 63. Water flow high for this time time of year due to the massive amounts of rain 2 weeks ago. Fishing excellent!

I most always carry a stream thermometer and check the water temperture. Partly because I'm a dork and like to know such info. But hey, a stream thermomerter takes up very little space and doesn't add much to the weight of your vest.

I also have a vested interest in this stream since I've never seen anyone else fish it (although I know others do) so I feel like I'm it's sole caretaker and having such a fondness for it, I for one hope for the christ of me, that every fish I release will be in the stream and in good health the next time I fish it.

Thanks LF for reminding us of the importance of water temp. and stress on fish!

Scott