September 30, 2015

Wow it is like Jekyll and Hyde when it comes to rain.  More rain hit the region yesterday with an official reading of .79 inches in Sylva but larger amounts up to 1.5 inches have been reported.  More rain is in the forecast today so keep an eye on the sky if your are heading to a stream.

USGS stream readings are showing many streams at above normal flow conditions.  Expect swift water and dingy water conditions today.  Wade with extreme caution and use a wading staff.

Dry Fly Patterns:   October Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Cream Midge, Royal Wulff, Royal Coachman, Red Humphy, Orange Stimulator, Autumn Palmer, Orange Never Sink Caddis

Nymphs:  Inchworm, Brown Stone Patterns, Black Stone Patterns, Girdle Bugs, Secret Weapon Nymph, Pheasant Tail, BWO Emergers, Wooly Buggers

Tight Lines!

September 29, 2015

Rain, rain, and more rain.  With rainfall amounts approaching 7-8 inches below normal this rain is a welcome site.  Rainfall amounts of up to 2 inches are in the forecast today but streams still have a ways to go before reaching normal levels.  The rain should also help cool the water a bit. 

My advice is to stay in and prepare for a great fall season of trout fishing in the mountains.  If you venture out expect dingy and higher water conditions.  Be safe and use a wading staff.

Tight Lines 

September 25, 2015

Rain started falling last evening and has lasted most of the day. Weather forecast 40% chance of rain Saturday and 25% chance of rain Sunday. Saturday temps are forecast at 68 degrees and Sunday temps toping out at 75 respectfully. October Caddis are making an appearance and great fish are being landed on them. Definitely have a few of these with you as you hit the mountain streams

Dry fly selection should include but not limited to the following: Midge Patterns, Blue Winged Olives, Light Cahill, Elk Hair Caddis, Peacock Caddis, Orange Palmer, Stimulators, Autumn Palmer, Orange Snipe, Cream Midge, and October Caddis.

Nymphs should include Black and Brown Stoneflies, Ants, Beetles, Inchworms, Hellgrammites, Tellico Nymph, Worm Patterns, Pheasant Tail Nymph, and Secret Weapon Nymph.

September 18, 2015

Water levels are still low which is making the fishing somewhat challenging at best.  We are getting reports in the shop that higher elevation trout are not seeing as many flies and nymphs drifted in the feeding lanes.  My advice is to hit the high road and find the coldest water and you will find the trout.

Dry fly selection should include but not limited to the following:  Midge Patterns, Blue Winged Olives, Light Cahill, Elk Hair Caddis, Peacock Caddis, Orange Palmer, Stimulators, Charlie Whopper, Orange Snipe.

Nymphs should include Black and Brown Stoneflies, Ants, Beetles, Inchworms, Hellgrammites, Tellico Nymph, Worm Patterns, Pheasant Tail Nymph, and Secret Weapon Nymph.