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!