Got to the Tilton around 7:30 or 8:00 this morning. Didn't get water temperature...but willing to bet it was quite a bit warmer than the air temperature was. It was fairly chilly and even had to break out the wool gloves and beanie.

Started tossing around a #16 BH nymph similar to a "Fuzzball" on a 10' leader and tippet. Worked my way north (upstream). Wasn't familiar with this stretch of the Tilton, but did find some nice runs and pools for future reference. Tried multiple techniques (i.e.- swing, dead-drift, etc.), however found casting to the nine o'clock and three o'clock and swinging the fly into seams and riffles was the most productive.

The day was slow, only caught maybe ten rainbows ranging anywhere from 6" to just over 13". All native's were released with one hatchery finding its way into my creel.

Turned out to be a nice day on the water. Good times...