October 31, 2015
Happy Halloween everyone! Duke is playing tricks not treats with the stream flow schedule. Both East and West Forks are flowing which is making wading difficult at best for the experienced angler. Great time to float but not wade. Good news is the November 3rd and 5th are scheduled stocking days in Jackson County DH section of the Tuckasegee River. Some fresh trout with fresh lips will help the fishing and maybe give the others with sore lips a chance to recover.
Expect mostly cloudy skies today with highs in the lower 60's. Sunday we have a 60% chance of rain and 100% chance of rain Monday. We have had some great fall weather to this point and fishing has been good but eventually it will get cold.
I did have a trip in the GSMNP yesterday and we took trout on dries. Small dries worked best but client did land a nice trout on a woolly worm that I tie. It is a #10 dry pattern that works well this time of year with the worms crawling. We seen midge hatches as well as tiny BWO's. Leaves were not that bad but they are starting to come down at a quicker pace.
The last tournament of the season is taking place this weekend on the Trophy Section of Ravens Fork. It should fish good the next week as one would guess that they have stocked fresh stock as per previous tournaments.
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Saturday, October 31, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
October 30, 2015
Good Friday morning to all! Duke is generating on both East and West Forks which is making the stream flow on the Tuckasegee River very high. Please check flows before entering water and always use a staff.
Expect highs in the lower 60's and it is a bit foggy this morning. Stick with nymphs and you should have success. I'm not sure how the pressure will be this weekend since a tournament is taking place in Cherokee this weekend. Lot of guides like fishing those.
Drop us a line or call if you have any questions. I have a trip in the GSMNP this morning and I will update after I get back.
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Good Friday morning to all! Duke is generating on both East and West Forks which is making the stream flow on the Tuckasegee River very high. Please check flows before entering water and always use a staff.
Expect highs in the lower 60's and it is a bit foggy this morning. Stick with nymphs and you should have success. I'm not sure how the pressure will be this weekend since a tournament is taking place in Cherokee this weekend. Lot of guides like fishing those.
Drop us a line or call if you have any questions. I have a trip in the GSMNP this morning and I will update after I get back.
Tight Lines!
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015
We have received over .5" of rain since yesterday and more is on the way. It is a light drizzle this morning and it would not keep me off the water. Expect highs in the 50's and occasional rain showers today. Wednesday we have an 80% of rain and highs in the 60's.
The Tuckasegee looked clear this morning and the stream flow is good. GSMNP is clear and flows are also good. I would stick with traditional nymphs and flies. Keep an eye on your surroundings and match what you see flying.
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We have received over .5" of rain since yesterday and more is on the way. It is a light drizzle this morning and it would not keep me off the water. Expect highs in the 50's and occasional rain showers today. Wednesday we have an 80% of rain and highs in the 60's.
The Tuckasegee looked clear this morning and the stream flow is good. GSMNP is clear and flows are also good. I would stick with traditional nymphs and flies. Keep an eye on your surroundings and match what you see flying.
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Monday, October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015
It is 2PM EST and we have received .10" of rain so far and more is expected the couple of days. Todays rain in the type of rain I like fishing in and have caught some great trout on the fly.
I had a chance to fish the Deep Creek up to the loop bridge and I have to tell you that it is fishing great. They trout are taking #18 Parachute Adams and Tiny Midge Patterns. I also talked with other guides and the general consensus is the same. Expect Caddis to hatch in afternoon so I recommend fishing mid day.
The DH waters are fishing good and it seems to be all over the place with what to use. I am selling everything from traditional patterns to crazy patterns. These stocked fish see everything drifted at them and they do two things, feed and rest so eventually they will eat your nymph/fly.
They are scheduled to stock the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County November 3rd and 5th.
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It is 2PM EST and we have received .10" of rain so far and more is expected the couple of days. Todays rain in the type of rain I like fishing in and have caught some great trout on the fly.
I had a chance to fish the Deep Creek up to the loop bridge and I have to tell you that it is fishing great. They trout are taking #18 Parachute Adams and Tiny Midge Patterns. I also talked with other guides and the general consensus is the same. Expect Caddis to hatch in afternoon so I recommend fishing mid day.
The DH waters are fishing good and it seems to be all over the place with what to use. I am selling everything from traditional patterns to crazy patterns. These stocked fish see everything drifted at them and they do two things, feed and rest so eventually they will eat your nymph/fly.
They are scheduled to stock the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County November 3rd and 5th.
Tight Lines!
Saturday, October 24, 2015
October 24, 2015
Looks like we are in store for a nice weekend. We do however have a cold front approaching from the west and some rain that may be here by mid week so if you plan on fishing next week do it now.
Yesterday in the GSMNP we had good success on small dries. We actually did not take the first fish on nymphs. They certainly liked #18 size dries. Grey or black bodies will work well. Most fish activity is happening mid-day.
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Looks like we are in store for a nice weekend. We do however have a cold front approaching from the west and some rain that may be here by mid week so if you plan on fishing next week do it now.
Yesterday in the GSMNP we had good success on small dries. We actually did not take the first fish on nymphs. They certainly liked #18 size dries. Grey or black bodies will work well. Most fish activity is happening mid-day.
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Friday, October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
The Tuckasegee is fishing well but expect more action on traditional nymphs and dries. Had a customer land and release an awesome Brook Trout yesterday on a #16 Copper John. Duke is generating on the West Fork from 6AM until 6PM. Flows are good this morning so get in the water.
I am heading to the GSMNP on a trip this morning. I will be using Midge Patterns, #18 Caddis in different colors, and standard nymph patterns.
Tight Lines!
The Tuckasegee is fishing well but expect more action on traditional nymphs and dries. Had a customer land and release an awesome Brook Trout yesterday on a #16 Copper John. Duke is generating on the West Fork from 6AM until 6PM. Flows are good this morning so get in the water.
I am heading to the GSMNP on a trip this morning. I will be using Midge Patterns, #18 Caddis in different colors, and standard nymph patterns.
Tight Lines!
Thursday, October 22, 2015
October 22, 2015
We have been blessed with another wonderful day. Temps will be perfect for fishing today and next few days going forward. Streams are clear and fish are eating.
Reports out of Hazel Creek of several fish caught on Pink Worms. Caddis are also hatching in the afternoons with Midge patterns also working.
The Upper Nantahala is fishing good. Expect to see many anglers at this poplar destination. One of guides had awesome success on a #12 Olive Deep Six Caddis.
The Tuckasegee is fishing good but it seems that several trout are being taken on traditional nymph patterns such as Hares Ear, Prince Nymph, and Pheasant Tail Nymphs to name a few. Duke is scheduled to generate on the West Fork today from 6AM until 11:59PM. Check water flows before entering the stream.
Feel free to contact the shop at 828-631-4453 if you have any questions. We are your one stop shop for all your needs and NC Wildlife License needs.
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We have been blessed with another wonderful day. Temps will be perfect for fishing today and next few days going forward. Streams are clear and fish are eating.
Reports out of Hazel Creek of several fish caught on Pink Worms. Caddis are also hatching in the afternoons with Midge patterns also working.
The Upper Nantahala is fishing good. Expect to see many anglers at this poplar destination. One of guides had awesome success on a #12 Olive Deep Six Caddis.
The Tuckasegee is fishing good but it seems that several trout are being taken on traditional nymph patterns such as Hares Ear, Prince Nymph, and Pheasant Tail Nymphs to name a few. Duke is scheduled to generate on the West Fork today from 6AM until 11:59PM. Check water flows before entering the stream.
Feel free to contact the shop at 828-631-4453 if you have any questions. We are your one stop shop for all your needs and NC Wildlife License needs.
Tight Line!
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
October 21, 2015
Looks like we are in for another great day of weather. The Tuckasegee is flowing just right for some wade fishing. Still check stream flow rates before entering the stream. Reports from the DH section in Jackson County is Rainbow Warriors, Hares Ears, Soft Hackles, Girdle Bugs, Egg Patters, and Worm Patterns.
The GSMNP is fishing well also. Expect some action on dry fly patterns such as Midge, October Caddis, Tan Caddis, Autumn Dun, and Tiny Male Adams. Expect to experience some leaf action as mother nature continues creating on her canvas we call home.
Tight Line!
Looks like we are in for another great day of weather. The Tuckasegee is flowing just right for some wade fishing. Still check stream flow rates before entering the stream. Reports from the DH section in Jackson County is Rainbow Warriors, Hares Ears, Soft Hackles, Girdle Bugs, Egg Patters, and Worm Patterns.
The GSMNP is fishing well also. Expect some action on dry fly patterns such as Midge, October Caddis, Tan Caddis, Autumn Dun, and Tiny Male Adams. Expect to experience some leaf action as mother nature continues creating on her canvas we call home.
Tight Line!
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
October 20, 2015
We have another frost this morning but we should reach the upper 60's today with clear skies. The water flows are good and the streams are clear.
I had an opportunity to fish in the GSMNP yesterday and it was a good day. It did start off a bit slow but it ended well. The water temp in the morning was 42 degrees. I did observe Caddis hatching around noon yesterday and that lasted into the afternoon hours. October and Tan Caddis were the main ones but a few Mayflies made a small presence. I really had a blast taking trout on a #18 Gallup's Gobber Midge, which was my most affective fly.
Another guide was on the Nantahala and had a good day also. They took most of the fish on a #12 Deep Six Caddis nymph. The guide said the fishing was good and the conditions were good.
I have not gotten a report from the Tuckasegee yet but I would guess that current trends will continue. Expect several anglers and drift boats on the water. Check stream flow rates and make sure you can wade safely before entering the Tuck.
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We have another frost this morning but we should reach the upper 60's today with clear skies. The water flows are good and the streams are clear.
I had an opportunity to fish in the GSMNP yesterday and it was a good day. It did start off a bit slow but it ended well. The water temp in the morning was 42 degrees. I did observe Caddis hatching around noon yesterday and that lasted into the afternoon hours. October and Tan Caddis were the main ones but a few Mayflies made a small presence. I really had a blast taking trout on a #18 Gallup's Gobber Midge, which was my most affective fly.
Another guide was on the Nantahala and had a good day also. They took most of the fish on a #12 Deep Six Caddis nymph. The guide said the fishing was good and the conditions were good.
I have not gotten a report from the Tuckasegee yet but I would guess that current trends will continue. Expect several anglers and drift boats on the water. Check stream flow rates and make sure you can wade safely before entering the Tuck.
Tight Line!
Monday, October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015
We have a good frost this morning with a reading of 30 degrees at the house and clear skies. Duke Energy is scheduled to generate the next three days from 6AM until 11:59PM on the West Fork. Check current stream flow rates here by using the link on our website.
With these cooler temps I would suggest fishing later in the morning. Fish should be active most of the day and nymphs should produce so good activity with dry fly action taking place in the warmer parts of the day.
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We have a good frost this morning with a reading of 30 degrees at the house and clear skies. Duke Energy is scheduled to generate the next three days from 6AM until 11:59PM on the West Fork. Check current stream flow rates here by using the link on our website.
With these cooler temps I would suggest fishing later in the morning. Fish should be active most of the day and nymphs should produce so good activity with dry fly action taking place in the warmer parts of the day.
Tight Lines!
Saturday, October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015
We had our first frost of the fall at the house this morning with a temperature reading of a comfortable 32 degrees. The Tuckasegee River is flowing high this morning with a reading of 534cfs in Cullowhee. Duke Energy is generating on the West Fork from 12AM until 6PM this evening. Right now they are scheduled to generate from 6AM until 11:59PM Sunday but check our link for changes.
I talked to many other shops yesterday about streams in WNC and the general consensus is that October Caddis, Tan Caddis, Pheasant Tails, Secret Weapon Nymphs, Girdle Bugs, and Hares Ear Nymphs will get some fish for you. Orange Stimulators and Autumn Palmers are an excellent choice for dry flies also. A few reports of Blue Winged Olives hatching have been reported so be sure to have a few in your box.
Water levels in non damn controlled waters are good. Leaves are changing and they will be peaking at higher elevations soon so being in the streams right now provides some excellent fishing and scenery.
Tight Lines!
We had our first frost of the fall at the house this morning with a temperature reading of a comfortable 32 degrees. The Tuckasegee River is flowing high this morning with a reading of 534cfs in Cullowhee. Duke Energy is generating on the West Fork from 12AM until 6PM this evening. Right now they are scheduled to generate from 6AM until 11:59PM Sunday but check our link for changes.
I talked to many other shops yesterday about streams in WNC and the general consensus is that October Caddis, Tan Caddis, Pheasant Tails, Secret Weapon Nymphs, Girdle Bugs, and Hares Ear Nymphs will get some fish for you. Orange Stimulators and Autumn Palmers are an excellent choice for dry flies also. A few reports of Blue Winged Olives hatching have been reported so be sure to have a few in your box.
Water levels in non damn controlled waters are good. Leaves are changing and they will be peaking at higher elevations soon so being in the streams right now provides some excellent fishing and scenery.
Tight Lines!
Friday, October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015
Good Friday morning! We are off to a wonderful start today. Temps are in the 40's with highs in the 60's today. A wee bit of fog is on the Tuckasegee River along the South River Road area but it should burn off soon. We have a current stream flow reading in Cullowhee of 337cfs with the West Fork generating at 6am this morning. Expect afternoon flows to be a bit over 500cfs so please check before entering the water. Click on our website link for current flow readings and generation schedules.
Fishing is good right now. The Tuck is seeing many anglers from all over the United States and it is not disappointing anyone. Some really nice fish are being landed and released so get in on the action. Various techniques are being used to land these fish. Expect to see competition style nymphing, dropper rigs, and some dry fly setups. Go with what you like and have fun.
Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. Stop in the shop, call, or email us.
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Good Friday morning! We are off to a wonderful start today. Temps are in the 40's with highs in the 60's today. A wee bit of fog is on the Tuckasegee River along the South River Road area but it should burn off soon. We have a current stream flow reading in Cullowhee of 337cfs with the West Fork generating at 6am this morning. Expect afternoon flows to be a bit over 500cfs so please check before entering the water. Click on our website link for current flow readings and generation schedules.
Fishing is good right now. The Tuck is seeing many anglers from all over the United States and it is not disappointing anyone. Some really nice fish are being landed and released so get in on the action. Various techniques are being used to land these fish. Expect to see competition style nymphing, dropper rigs, and some dry fly setups. Go with what you like and have fun.
Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. Stop in the shop, call, or email us.
Tight lines!
Thursday, October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015
Good morning everyone! Looks like another wonderful fall day. We are staring the day off with fog and temps in the lower 40's. Highs today are expected to reach the lower 70's. Nighttime temps will take a dive this weekend reaching expected lows in the 30's.
With all this being said grab your gear and hit the water. Fishing is really good right now. We are getting regular reports of great fish being caught and released in our home waters of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County. Most are being taken on nymphs, everything from Girdle Bugs, Copper Johns, Midge Patterns, Emergers, Stoneflies, and Woolly Buggers.
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Good morning everyone! Looks like another wonderful fall day. We are staring the day off with fog and temps in the lower 40's. Highs today are expected to reach the lower 70's. Nighttime temps will take a dive this weekend reaching expected lows in the 30's.
With all this being said grab your gear and hit the water. Fishing is really good right now. We are getting regular reports of great fish being caught and released in our home waters of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County. Most are being taken on nymphs, everything from Girdle Bugs, Copper Johns, Midge Patterns, Emergers, Stoneflies, and Woolly Buggers.
Tight Lines!
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015
Fall is in the air. I had a reading of 42 degrees at the house this morning but temperatures will vary a few degrees depending on location. The weatherman is calling for lows in the 30's by this weekend and highs in the 60's so hit the water for some great fall fishing action.
The Delayed Harvest Waters of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County and Swain County are fishing well. Most of the fishing pressure in Jackson County is happening in the Webster area along South River Road. Expect to see both drift boats and wading fishermen alike. If you are heading to the new DH section in Swain County I suggest fishing in the Bryson City area of the Tuckasegee River. Reliable reports are saying that the most productive areas are in the town area.
The GSMNP is a great place to fish. October Caddis are hatching and if you like casting dry flies this is an excellent time to be in one of the many streams on the GSMNP. I suggest starting off early with an orange dry fly of your choice and later in the day switching to a dropper rig. Let the fish be your guide. Water levels are awesome and very clear but remember that you will have to contend with falling leaves but as a bonus wildlife are active and the scenery is beautiful.
The WNC Fly Fishing Trail has 15 excellent spots to hit. The trail includes everything from small streams, delayed harvest waters, and trophy waters to fish. Some local favorites include but are not limited to Scotts Creek and the Caney Fork and various other streams in that area. No matter what type of water you like to fish we have it hear in Jackson County and in the surrounding area. Click on the map located on our site for a larger version of the map.
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Fall is in the air. I had a reading of 42 degrees at the house this morning but temperatures will vary a few degrees depending on location. The weatherman is calling for lows in the 30's by this weekend and highs in the 60's so hit the water for some great fall fishing action.
The Delayed Harvest Waters of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County and Swain County are fishing well. Most of the fishing pressure in Jackson County is happening in the Webster area along South River Road. Expect to see both drift boats and wading fishermen alike. If you are heading to the new DH section in Swain County I suggest fishing in the Bryson City area of the Tuckasegee River. Reliable reports are saying that the most productive areas are in the town area.
The GSMNP is a great place to fish. October Caddis are hatching and if you like casting dry flies this is an excellent time to be in one of the many streams on the GSMNP. I suggest starting off early with an orange dry fly of your choice and later in the day switching to a dropper rig. Let the fish be your guide. Water levels are awesome and very clear but remember that you will have to contend with falling leaves but as a bonus wildlife are active and the scenery is beautiful.
The WNC Fly Fishing Trail has 15 excellent spots to hit. The trail includes everything from small streams, delayed harvest waters, and trophy waters to fish. Some local favorites include but are not limited to Scotts Creek and the Caney Fork and various other streams in that area. No matter what type of water you like to fish we have it hear in Jackson County and in the surrounding area. Click on the map located on our site for a larger version of the map.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015
We received .6 inches of rain early this morning. I was not able to see what the Tuckasegee River
looked like this morning. I can tell you that after having a guide trip on the mountains the leaves are hitting the water so expect to contend with leaves if you fish mountain streams.
Reports from the Tuck suggest various nymph patterns such as Hares Ear, Pheasant Tail, Mop Flies, Worms, Eggs, and Stoneflies.
In the park Caddis, Midge, Stimulator, Worms, Pheasant Tail, and Hares Ear.
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We received .6 inches of rain early this morning. I was not able to see what the Tuckasegee River
looked like this morning. I can tell you that after having a guide trip on the mountains the leaves are hitting the water so expect to contend with leaves if you fish mountain streams.
Reports from the Tuck suggest various nymph patterns such as Hares Ear, Pheasant Tail, Mop Flies, Worms, Eggs, and Stoneflies.
In the park Caddis, Midge, Stimulator, Worms, Pheasant Tail, and Hares Ear.
Tight Lines!
Sunday, October 11, 2015
October 11, 2015
We received 1.5" of rain since Friday evening but it looks like we are in the clear moving forward. Stream flows are good and the park streams are pretty clear. I drove by the Tuckasegee this morning and it still looked a bit stained in Jackson County and it was very stained in Bryson City last evening.
If you are dead set on fishing DH water you will need some hi-vis flies. Usually white rubber legged patterns work good in these conditions.
I suggest hitting some smaller streams and find the clear water and you will find fish activity.
Tight Lines!
We received 1.5" of rain since Friday evening but it looks like we are in the clear moving forward. Stream flows are good and the park streams are pretty clear. I drove by the Tuckasegee this morning and it still looked a bit stained in Jackson County and it was very stained in Bryson City last evening.
If you are dead set on fishing DH water you will need some hi-vis flies. Usually white rubber legged patterns work good in these conditions.
I suggest hitting some smaller streams and find the clear water and you will find fish activity.
Tight Lines!
Friday, October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015
They will be stocking the Tuckasegee River again today. This will conclude the monthly stocking for October. The next stocking will be November 3 and 5.
The weather forecast for today is mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Most are calling for rain this evening but moving out by day break. Get out in the water and wet a line. Water levels are good and the generation schedule is favorable.
Take some nymphs with you. Girdle Bugs, Hares Ear, Pheasant Tails, Stoneflies, and Woolly Buggers should work.
Dries have on hand Orange Caddis, Orange and Yellow Stimulator, Midge Patterns, BWO, Royal Wulff and Royal Coachman's.
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They will be stocking the Tuckasegee River again today. This will conclude the monthly stocking for October. The next stocking will be November 3 and 5.
The weather forecast for today is mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Most are calling for rain this evening but moving out by day break. Get out in the water and wet a line. Water levels are good and the generation schedule is favorable.
Take some nymphs with you. Girdle Bugs, Hares Ear, Pheasant Tails, Stoneflies, and Woolly Buggers should work.
Dries have on hand Orange Caddis, Orange and Yellow Stimulator, Midge Patterns, BWO, Royal Wulff and Royal Coachman's.
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Thursday, October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015
It has begun! Seen several photos of great fish landed and released yesterday on the Tuckasegee River Delay Harvest Section. Another stocking of this section will take place Friday October 9. The new stretch of Delayed Harvest Waters in Bryson City will be stocked today.
Trout liked many things yesterday. Stoneflies, Girdle Bus, Pheasant Tail Nymphs, Parachute Adams, Caddis Flies and worm patterns.
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It has begun! Seen several photos of great fish landed and released yesterday on the Tuckasegee River Delay Harvest Section. Another stocking of this section will take place Friday October 9. The new stretch of Delayed Harvest Waters in Bryson City will be stocked today.
Trout liked many things yesterday. Stoneflies, Girdle Bus, Pheasant Tail Nymphs, Parachute Adams, Caddis Flies and worm patterns.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015
October 7, 2015
NC Wildlife will be stocking the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County today 10/7 and Friday 10/9. This will kick off our delayed harvest season. Water levels are still a bit high but clarity is good. Check our link for current stream flow rates before entering the water. Safety first!
The temp was 56 degrees at the house this morning with no new rainfall totals. Temps are forecast to reach the upper 70's and low 80's depending on location. They are also forecasting cloudy conditions today. I did see caddis flying while driving home from our TU Meeting last evening. Caddis have been hatching on a regular basis.
Keep a good selection of caddis in various colors and sizes. Orange is working well but olive will also produce fish. Don't be afraid of using midge patterns. Cream and black will also produce fish. We had a client take a trout in the upper teens using a size 20 cream midge on a 2wt rod.
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NC Wildlife will be stocking the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County today 10/7 and Friday 10/9. This will kick off our delayed harvest season. Water levels are still a bit high but clarity is good. Check our link for current stream flow rates before entering the water. Safety first!
The temp was 56 degrees at the house this morning with no new rainfall totals. Temps are forecast to reach the upper 70's and low 80's depending on location. They are also forecasting cloudy conditions today. I did see caddis flying while driving home from our TU Meeting last evening. Caddis have been hatching on a regular basis.
Keep a good selection of caddis in various colors and sizes. Orange is working well but olive will also produce fish. Don't be afraid of using midge patterns. Cream and black will also produce fish. We had a client take a trout in the upper teens using a size 20 cream midge on a 2wt rod.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
October 6, 2015
Delayed Harvest Waters fish stocking schedule has been interrupted due to the weather. NC Wildlife will post an updated stocking schedule today. The Tuck in Jackson County was scheduled for stock 10/6 and 10/8 but they may change due to higher water levels. It will be posted on www.ncwildlife.org under the fishing link.
I would suggest using the following dry flies: Autumn Dun, October Caddis, Orange Stimulator, Orange Palmers, Orange Never Sink Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges both black and cream.
Nymphs should include the following: Girdle Bugs, Woolly Buggers, Worms, Stoneflies brown and black, Pheasant Tails, BWO Emerger patterns, Hares Ears in various colors.
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*** This just announced: Delayed Harvest Waters will be stocked starting today. A revised schedule is online at www.wncwildlife.org. The Tuck in Jackson County will be stocked 10/7 and 10/9.***
Delayed Harvest Waters fish stocking schedule has been interrupted due to the weather. NC Wildlife will post an updated stocking schedule today. The Tuck in Jackson County was scheduled for stock 10/6 and 10/8 but they may change due to higher water levels. It will be posted on www.ncwildlife.org under the fishing link.
I would suggest using the following dry flies: Autumn Dun, October Caddis, Orange Stimulator, Orange Palmers, Orange Never Sink Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges both black and cream.
Nymphs should include the following: Girdle Bugs, Woolly Buggers, Worms, Stoneflies brown and black, Pheasant Tails, BWO Emerger patterns, Hares Ears in various colors.
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*** This just announced: Delayed Harvest Waters will be stocked starting today. A revised schedule is online at www.wncwildlife.org. The Tuck in Jackson County will be stocked 10/7 and 10/9.***
Saturday, October 3, 2015
October 3,2015
The brunt of the rain is to hit later this evening and last thru Sunday which will push our full streams over the edge. It will be interesting to see how long it takes the streams to get back to a safe fishing flow after this event.
Keep and eye on the weather before venturing out and be sure to check our link for current stream flows and generation schedules.
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The brunt of the rain is to hit later this evening and last thru Sunday which will push our full streams over the edge. It will be interesting to see how long it takes the streams to get back to a safe fishing flow after this event.
Keep and eye on the weather before venturing out and be sure to check our link for current stream flows and generation schedules.
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Friday, October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
Well we off to a wet start this month with rainfall totals forecast to be record amounts. Streams are blown out and they are going to remain that way as rain continues to fall over the next few days.
My tip is to stop into the shop and hangout. Take this time to get ready for when the weather breaks.
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Well we off to a wet start this month with rainfall totals forecast to be record amounts. Streams are blown out and they are going to remain that way as rain continues to fall over the next few days.
My tip is to stop into the shop and hangout. Take this time to get ready for when the weather breaks.
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Thursday, October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
The storm track that Hurricane Joaquin takes will greatly impact the amount of rainfall we will get in Western North Carolina the next few days. Various amounts of rainfall have been forecast but we will have to see what track Joaquin takes.
Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open today: The NC Wildlife Resources Commission will implement delayed harvest regulations on 36 trout waters in 19 Western North Carolina counties on October 1.
Under delayed harvest regulations no trout can be harvested or possessed from these waters between October 1 and one half-hour after sunset June 3, 2016. No natural bait may be possessed, and anglers can fish only with artificial lures with one single hook. An artificial lure is defined as a fishing lure that neither contains nor has been treated with any substance that attracts fish by the sense of taste or smell.
The Wildlife Commission stocks delayed harvest trout waters from fall through spring with high densities of trout to increase anglers chances of catching fish. Delayed harvest trout waters , posted with diamond shaped, black and white signs are popular fishing destinations for anglers who enjoy catch-and-release trout fishing.
For a complete list of delayed harvest trout waters, stocking dates, information on delayed harvest regulations and trout fishing maps, visit the Commission's trout fishing page at www.ncwildlife.org
Credit Tuckaseigee Trout Unlimited Chapter #373 for the information.
The storm track that Hurricane Joaquin takes will greatly impact the amount of rainfall we will get in Western North Carolina the next few days. Various amounts of rainfall have been forecast but we will have to see what track Joaquin takes.
Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open today: The NC Wildlife Resources Commission will implement delayed harvest regulations on 36 trout waters in 19 Western North Carolina counties on October 1.
Under delayed harvest regulations no trout can be harvested or possessed from these waters between October 1 and one half-hour after sunset June 3, 2016. No natural bait may be possessed, and anglers can fish only with artificial lures with one single hook. An artificial lure is defined as a fishing lure that neither contains nor has been treated with any substance that attracts fish by the sense of taste or smell.
The Wildlife Commission stocks delayed harvest trout waters from fall through spring with high densities of trout to increase anglers chances of catching fish. Delayed harvest trout waters , posted with diamond shaped, black and white signs are popular fishing destinations for anglers who enjoy catch-and-release trout fishing.
For a complete list of delayed harvest trout waters, stocking dates, information on delayed harvest regulations and trout fishing maps, visit the Commission's trout fishing page at www.ncwildlife.org
Credit Tuckaseigee Trout Unlimited Chapter #373 for the information.
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