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Exploring Vermont's White River

Escape the crowds and discover exceptional fly fishing for wild brookies, browns, and rainbows in this central Vermont gem.

Exploring Vermont's White River
The White’s small tributaries offer the adventure of exploration and the possibility of 30-fish days. Expect small trout on the tributaries. Photo: Tamara Hutzler

The fly just tickled the water's surface when it disappeared into what seemed like a washtub-size boil. Jeff set the hook instinctively and his rod bowed deep to its handle. Then the water parted and a large White River brown trout cartwheeled into the air. When the fish returned to the water, his line went limp. His tippet had a clean cut where the brown's teeth had sliced it. He was not disappointed; perhaps the sight of the fish was enough, and he had already landed and released several nice trout, including a 17-inch rainbow that tore into his backing. The rest of the morning was much the same, with the occasional trout leaping from the choppy currents to intercept his...

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