January 26, 2016
January is about gone and what a month it has been. I think that we had all 4 seasons in one month. Since winter has arrived things are a bit slower but still productive. I seen many photo of fish landed during our winter storm. I was stuck on the mountain tying flies but who is complaining.
Looks like we have some rain moving into the area. I am going to try and fish a bit on Thursday and I will let you know how it goes.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016
Well old man winter is here in full force. An artic blast is over the region and now talk of a snow event is dominating the news. Expect bread and milk to leave the stores soon so I suggest getting ready.
The Tuckasegee is still flowing high due to flow releases from Duke Energy. Small streams are fishing slow but producing good fish. Low and slow is the theme of the presentation.
Tight Lines!
Well old man winter is here in full force. An artic blast is over the region and now talk of a snow event is dominating the news. Expect bread and milk to leave the stores soon so I suggest getting ready.
The Tuckasegee is still flowing high due to flow releases from Duke Energy. Small streams are fishing slow but producing good fish. Low and slow is the theme of the presentation.
Tight Lines!
Friday, January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016
The rain is back but not in the amounts from previous systems. The temperatures are mild so it is still fishable. Some high flows still exist but not all streams are blown out.
I would suggest finding some smaller streams and fishing. Work smaller nymphs and midge dry patterns. Tiny nymphs size 18 and smaller will produce fish. Slow down and get deep and you should hook a fish. The trout are more lethargic this time of year so a slower bite is expected.
Tight Lines!
The rain is back but not in the amounts from previous systems. The temperatures are mild so it is still fishable. Some high flows still exist but not all streams are blown out.
I would suggest finding some smaller streams and fishing. Work smaller nymphs and midge dry patterns. Tiny nymphs size 18 and smaller will produce fish. Slow down and get deep and you should hook a fish. The trout are more lethargic this time of year so a slower bite is expected.
Tight Lines!
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
January 6, 2015
We woke up to a cool 14 degrees this morning with a high of 47 degrees expected today. Duke is still releasing water but it looks like we might get a break on release the 7th and 8th.
Remember to go small #18's and smaller and work slower water and deep. Look for the water with sun on it and do some sight fishing.
Tight Lines!
We woke up to a cool 14 degrees this morning with a high of 47 degrees expected today. Duke is still releasing water but it looks like we might get a break on release the 7th and 8th.
Remember to go small #18's and smaller and work slower water and deep. Look for the water with sun on it and do some sight fishing.
Tight Lines!
Monday, January 4, 2016
January 4, 2015
We have gotten a break from the rain and winter has returned. Highs only in the 30's today with wind. A small warming trend for later in the week and it looks like a dry week. Streams are still flowing high but the Tuck in Jackson County is flowing at 551cfs. That is great news for the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail!
Lake levels are still very high with ranges of 1ft to 5.4ft above target levels. We will continue to monitor this as this greatly affects flow rates on our tail waters.
Slow presentations down and go small. You will need to get deep also. A trout's metabolism is slowing down so less food and movement. Keep this in mind and change your tactics.
Tight Lines!
We have gotten a break from the rain and winter has returned. Highs only in the 30's today with wind. A small warming trend for later in the week and it looks like a dry week. Streams are still flowing high but the Tuck in Jackson County is flowing at 551cfs. That is great news for the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail!
Lake levels are still very high with ranges of 1ft to 5.4ft above target levels. We will continue to monitor this as this greatly affects flow rates on our tail waters.
Slow presentations down and go small. You will need to get deep also. A trout's metabolism is slowing down so less food and movement. Keep this in mind and change your tactics.
Tight Lines!
Saturday, January 2, 2016
January 2, 2016
Happy New Year! I tried fishing yesterday but the water conditions are still very high. I would think that next week fishing will be more manageable. The flows will continue to come down as long as we get no more rain.
It is colder with temps in the 20's this morning. Highs in the 40's are more the norm for us and maybe winter will make an appearance.
Tight Lines!
Happy New Year! I tried fishing yesterday but the water conditions are still very high. I would think that next week fishing will be more manageable. The flows will continue to come down as long as we get no more rain.
It is colder with temps in the 20's this morning. Highs in the 40's are more the norm for us and maybe winter will make an appearance.
Tight Lines!
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