March 1, 2018
March Madness time and I think we are mad over the insane amounts of rain that we have been getting lately. I may be eating crow at a later date but a dry spell would certainly help us. Rivers and streams are once again flowing at high volumes this morning making for a great day to ready the gear for another day.
If we could look at one positive we have plenty of water to float and the lakes are pretty high in Jackson County. Lake fishermen should be pretty happy with the warm weather as the Crappie should be biting.
Tight Lines!
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
February 27, 2018
We woke up to t frost this morning and it has been a bit since that last happened. It is going to be a yo yo week of temperatures this week. The water levels are still high at this time on the Tuckasegee and Lower Nantahala Rivers due mostly to the high lake levels. Other waters are in pretty good shape and you should be fishing them.
Hatchery Supported Waters close this week, March 1 and will reopen April 7th at 7am. All other stream designations are open!
We woke up to t frost this morning and it has been a bit since that last happened. It is going to be a yo yo week of temperatures this week. The water levels are still high at this time on the Tuckasegee and Lower Nantahala Rivers due mostly to the high lake levels. Other waters are in pretty good shape and you should be fishing them.
Hatchery Supported Waters close this week, March 1 and will reopen April 7th at 7am. All other stream designations are open!
Monday, February 26, 2018
February 26, 2018
We just had a wonderful week of weather and we are off to a bit off of a soggy start to this one. I had measured .5" of water in the rain gauge starting yesterday morning. We are overcast this morning and to be honest it feels humid to me. We are looking at a high of 56 today but even warmer Tuesday with a high of 63. by the weekend we could be looking at some cooler temps with lows in the 20's which gets us back on track for March.
Lake levels are still above target for a few of the lakes which has Duke flowing a lot of water form the East and West Forks of the Tuckasegee River and the Nantahala Rivers. Other smaller streams are doing well with good fishing flows.
Nymphs are still the best choice right now even though we are seeing little Black Stones. Key in on subsurface patterns to increase your chances.
Tight Lines!
We just had a wonderful week of weather and we are off to a bit off of a soggy start to this one. I had measured .5" of water in the rain gauge starting yesterday morning. We are overcast this morning and to be honest it feels humid to me. We are looking at a high of 56 today but even warmer Tuesday with a high of 63. by the weekend we could be looking at some cooler temps with lows in the 20's which gets us back on track for March.
Lake levels are still above target for a few of the lakes which has Duke flowing a lot of water form the East and West Forks of the Tuckasegee River and the Nantahala Rivers. Other smaller streams are doing well with good fishing flows.
Nymphs are still the best choice right now even though we are seeing little Black Stones. Key in on subsurface patterns to increase your chances.
Tight Lines!
Friday, February 23, 2018
February 23, 2018
The bite on the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County is on fire right now! The high water conditions are good for floating and throwing some big flies to these hungry trout. If you have a boat now is a good time to be on the water. Wading is still slim to none based on current flows but floating will get you to the trout.
Scotts Creek is looking good today and I expect it to be fishing well. The conditions just seem right and if I was going with a gut feeling, I would fish it. We are expecting some more rain this weekend but not crazy amounts like we have had recently. Streams like Scotts Creek and Caney Fork could be great options for wade fishermen.
Tight Lines!
The bite on the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County is on fire right now! The high water conditions are good for floating and throwing some big flies to these hungry trout. If you have a boat now is a good time to be on the water. Wading is still slim to none based on current flows but floating will get you to the trout.
Scotts Creek is looking good today and I expect it to be fishing well. The conditions just seem right and if I was going with a gut feeling, I would fish it. We are expecting some more rain this weekend but not crazy amounts like we have had recently. Streams like Scotts Creek and Caney Fork could be great options for wade fishermen.
Tight Lines!
Thursday, February 22, 2018
February 22, 2018
Where has winter gone? It will feel like an early summer day instead of February today making it real tough being inside. I have been talking with people who have been out playing or fishing and they are having a great time.
The Tuckasegee and Natahala Rivers are flowing pretty well today as Duke is still flowing water 24 hours a day. The good is that this makes for some good float fishing but wade fishing is usually out of the question here. The smaller streams are starting to become wade safe and depending if you hike a bit, the water gets real nice. These conditions make me want to take a handful of dries and hit a small stream of the beaten path to test my skills at winter dry fly fishing.
Tight Lines!
Where has winter gone? It will feel like an early summer day instead of February today making it real tough being inside. I have been talking with people who have been out playing or fishing and they are having a great time.
The Tuckasegee and Natahala Rivers are flowing pretty well today as Duke is still flowing water 24 hours a day. The good is that this makes for some good float fishing but wade fishing is usually out of the question here. The smaller streams are starting to become wade safe and depending if you hike a bit, the water gets real nice. These conditions make me want to take a handful of dries and hit a small stream of the beaten path to test my skills at winter dry fly fishing.
Tight Lines!
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
February 21, 2018
Rain rain go away which seems to be out motto lately. We have had good rainfall all morning and we are hoping that it lets up soon. The local streams are dingy but I am not sure about streams in the park but even if so they will clear up the quickest.
Expect high flows on the Tuckasegee River as Duke continues dumping water 24 hours a day but it looks like the Nantahala may get a break in water flows Thursday. I have had friends fishing in the GSMNP the past few days with some success so wade fishing is possible. I strongly suggest floating the Tuck as these conditions are good for some big browns.
Tight Lines!
Rain rain go away which seems to be out motto lately. We have had good rainfall all morning and we are hoping that it lets up soon. The local streams are dingy but I am not sure about streams in the park but even if so they will clear up the quickest.
Expect high flows on the Tuckasegee River as Duke continues dumping water 24 hours a day but it looks like the Nantahala may get a break in water flows Thursday. I have had friends fishing in the GSMNP the past few days with some success so wade fishing is possible. I strongly suggest floating the Tuck as these conditions are good for some big browns.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
February 20, 2018
Sorry for not updating report but our family got the illness bug, yuk. We are doing much better now which is good for us. The Tuckasegee, Nantahala, and Oconaluftee Rivers are still flowing at high rates but the other streams are starting to look good. This is actually a good time to float and search for some good browns since the conditions for them are almost perfect.
It is time for some black stones to start appearing which should lead to some good fishing. We are warm for this time of the year and we can expect a chance of rain almost everyday so be prepared.
Tight Lines!
Sorry for not updating report but our family got the illness bug, yuk. We are doing much better now which is good for us. The Tuckasegee, Nantahala, and Oconaluftee Rivers are still flowing at high rates but the other streams are starting to look good. This is actually a good time to float and search for some good browns since the conditions for them are almost perfect.
It is time for some black stones to start appearing which should lead to some good fishing. We are warm for this time of the year and we can expect a chance of rain almost everyday so be prepared.
Tight Lines!
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