November 4, 2015

We have been blessed with a beautiful November morning.  Perfect temps and skies and if I was not at the shop I would be in the GSMNP with a 3wt rod and a size 18 dry chasing some great mountain trout.  It is best that I am here tying flies for those that can hit the water.

The Tuck in Jackson County is flowing at 814cfs and it is clear.  Difficult wading to say the least but it is clearing up nicely.  Another scheduled stocking date of Thursday will complete the November stocking for the Tuck DH section in Jackson County.  Be sure to check our links for the latest stream flows and Duke release schedules.

If you are looking for an adventure try the Cataloochee Valley of the GSMNP in Haywood County.  The stream flow is excellent and you should be able to land some browns and rainbows with stealth tactics.  Elk will be active as well as other wildlife which makes this an even better adventure.  Also going mid week allows you the beat the weekend elk watchers.  Down size flies and tippets to increase your chances of success.  I would start with #18 dries and adjust to the conditions.  My box would have Parachute Adams, Caddis Flies, Stimulators, Midges, Wulffs, Pheasant Tail, Hares Ears, Girdle Bug, Woolly Bugger, Prince, and Secret Weapon Nymph. 

Tight Lines and Bent Rods!