March 29, 2016
We are in a spring pattern now and expect the usually periods of April showers. The streams are fishing well and Quill Gordons are coming off on the smaller streams. The Tuckasegee is fishing well but as always check the stream flow.
Fish on the Tuck are taking Buggers, streamers, basic nymphs patterns, and worms. Don't be surprised to see some rising trout taking some BWO's and Black Stones.
The GSMNP is going to be a bit more picky. Be sure to have some Hares Ears, Pheasant Tails, Prince Nymph, and some Tellico Nymphs. Dries, have on hand some Parachute Adams, Quill Gordons, Caddis, Blue Quill or Blue Duns, and a gnat patterns like a Griffith's Gnat or my favorite Gallop's Gobber Midge.
Just a reminder that Hatchery Supported Waters will open Saturday Morning! Please obey all regulations, be courteous, and leave no trace!
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
March, 16, 2016
We are still in a nice weather pattern for now but changes are coming. You still have a couple of days before the next system makes it in for this weekend. The NC Wildlife did a great job stocking some really nice fish this last stocking. I encourage you to get out and fish the Delayed Harvest Waters in Jackson County and the surrounding area. As always monitor stream flows but some opportunities to exist. The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail is a great place to start your adventure.
Guides are saying that the trout are hungry and want some big flies. Streamer patterns have been working well as well as standard patterns. Some reports from the Smoky Mountain streams include the Quill Gordon, Black Caddis, and Midge Clusters. I would keep a nice selection of Prince, Pheasant Tail, and Hares Ear Nymphs close by. Don't leave out the Woolly Bugger and a Parachute Adam and one of my favorite small flies the Gallops Goober Midge.
Be safe and have a great time.
Tight Lines!
We are still in a nice weather pattern for now but changes are coming. You still have a couple of days before the next system makes it in for this weekend. The NC Wildlife did a great job stocking some really nice fish this last stocking. I encourage you to get out and fish the Delayed Harvest Waters in Jackson County and the surrounding area. As always monitor stream flows but some opportunities to exist. The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail is a great place to start your adventure.
Guides are saying that the trout are hungry and want some big flies. Streamer patterns have been working well as well as standard patterns. Some reports from the Smoky Mountain streams include the Quill Gordon, Black Caddis, and Midge Clusters. I would keep a nice selection of Prince, Pheasant Tail, and Hares Ear Nymphs close by. Don't leave out the Woolly Bugger and a Parachute Adam and one of my favorite small flies the Gallops Goober Midge.
Be safe and have a great time.
Tight Lines!
Monday, March 14, 2016
March 14, 2016
We are having some awesome weather and some great fishing. The sun is out right now even though we are forecast to get rain today. Tuesday is forecast for a high of 78 degrees.
The DH section of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County is hot right now! We are still fighting the stream flow situation with Duke Energy, but when you can float it or wade it fishing is hot. Seen some great fish the past few days. The state certainly did a good job with some size and numbers on this last stocking.
Just a reminder that all Hatchery Supported Waters are closed now but they will reopen Saturday April 2. Avoid a ticket by knowing the rules. We still have miles and miles of water to fish so come on to Jackson County and check it out for yourself.
Tight Lines!
We are having some awesome weather and some great fishing. The sun is out right now even though we are forecast to get rain today. Tuesday is forecast for a high of 78 degrees.
The DH section of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County is hot right now! We are still fighting the stream flow situation with Duke Energy, but when you can float it or wade it fishing is hot. Seen some great fish the past few days. The state certainly did a good job with some size and numbers on this last stocking.
Just a reminder that all Hatchery Supported Waters are closed now but they will reopen Saturday April 2. Avoid a ticket by knowing the rules. We still have miles and miles of water to fish so come on to Jackson County and check it out for yourself.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016
Made it in today from the surgery last week and I want to thank everyone who emailed and called over the past few days. Looks like it will be April before I can get on the water again. I will have to continue looking at the photos and videos of the wonderful trout that you are landing on the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail and surrounding areas.
The Tuckasegee DH section on Jackson County seems to fishing really well now. They stocked last week with good numbers and sizes of all three species of trout. From the information that I am hearing just about any tactic that you want to use should work.
Be sure to check stream flows on our website. The weather looks good all week so get out and wet a line.
Tight Lines!
Made it in today from the surgery last week and I want to thank everyone who emailed and called over the past few days. Looks like it will be April before I can get on the water again. I will have to continue looking at the photos and videos of the wonderful trout that you are landing on the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail and surrounding areas.
The Tuckasegee DH section on Jackson County seems to fishing really well now. They stocked last week with good numbers and sizes of all three species of trout. From the information that I am hearing just about any tactic that you want to use should work.
Be sure to check stream flows on our website. The weather looks good all week so get out and wet a line.
Tight Lines!
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
March 2, 2016
It looks like March is coming in like a lion. Colder weather has taken claim here in Western North Carolina today and we got rain last night. I did not check the rain gauge this morning but it is safe to say that it rained good. The great news is that the weather will improve. It looks like a warming trend is headed our way and I look for some great things in the weeks to come.
Just a reminder that all Hatchery Supported Waters are closed until the first Saturday in April, but we still have great places to fish that are open. Check out www.ncwildlife.org for more information and stream maps.
The following is a list of flies/nymphs that I think you should keep with you during the winter months. It is only a guide so let mother nature be your guide when it comes to insect selection.
1) Squirmy Wormie
2) Micro Spawn
3) Girdle Bug
4) Rainbow Warrior
5) Pheasant Tail
6) Walts Worm
7) Zebra Midge
8) Parachute Adams
9) Tiny Blue Wing Olives
10) Gallops Goober Midge
11) Caddis Flies
12) Stone Flies
Now with this list you will find that many different versions on these patterns exist. Lets take the Girdle Bug, you will find this patterns with many different colors of legs and chenille colors. Some tiers use hot spots to increase strikes. You will find a Walts Worm and Sexy Walts Worm. Both fish well and will work about anywhere. The point is that if you are tying your own flies you can tweak these patterns to what you like and it will probably work.
This will be the last report this week. I have surgery tomorrow and I hope to be back in the store early next week. The Blackrock Staff will be here to help you with all your needs. I will keep in contact with guides and keep track of what's happening.
Tight Lines!
It looks like March is coming in like a lion. Colder weather has taken claim here in Western North Carolina today and we got rain last night. I did not check the rain gauge this morning but it is safe to say that it rained good. The great news is that the weather will improve. It looks like a warming trend is headed our way and I look for some great things in the weeks to come.
Just a reminder that all Hatchery Supported Waters are closed until the first Saturday in April, but we still have great places to fish that are open. Check out www.ncwildlife.org for more information and stream maps.
The following is a list of flies/nymphs that I think you should keep with you during the winter months. It is only a guide so let mother nature be your guide when it comes to insect selection.
1) Squirmy Wormie
2) Micro Spawn
3) Girdle Bug
4) Rainbow Warrior
5) Pheasant Tail
6) Walts Worm
7) Zebra Midge
8) Parachute Adams
9) Tiny Blue Wing Olives
10) Gallops Goober Midge
11) Caddis Flies
12) Stone Flies
Now with this list you will find that many different versions on these patterns exist. Lets take the Girdle Bug, you will find this patterns with many different colors of legs and chenille colors. Some tiers use hot spots to increase strikes. You will find a Walts Worm and Sexy Walts Worm. Both fish well and will work about anywhere. The point is that if you are tying your own flies you can tweak these patterns to what you like and it will probably work.
This will be the last report this week. I have surgery tomorrow and I hope to be back in the store early next week. The Blackrock Staff will be here to help you with all your needs. I will keep in contact with guides and keep track of what's happening.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016
Just a reminder that all Hatchery Supported Waters are closed until Saturday April 2. March is the time that the NC Wildlife gets to stock all the Hatchery Supported Streams. Delayed Harvest Waters, Cherokee Tribal Waters, and the GSMNP waters are open at this time. The Cherokee Tribal Waters will close for 2 weeks in the middle of March prior to their opening weekend tag fish tournament. Check out the tribal website for specific information. Always consult the NC Wildlife Website and regulation book for more specifics on season, creel, and bag limits.
The Delayed Harvest section of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County should get stocked this week. Duke Energy is scheduled to release from East and West Forks from 12am until 11:59pm the next three days but as always this is subject to change. We have a direct link on our website so always check it out before hitting the Tuck!
The Tuckaseigee Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be holding its monthly meeting this evening starting at 6:30pm at the United Community Bank in Sylva. The meetings program will be Charlie Chmielewski, TU volunteer coordinator for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Charlie will be speaking about the parks needs for volunteers in the upcoming year and the importance of further water sampling in the park.
Tight Lines!
Just a reminder that all Hatchery Supported Waters are closed until Saturday April 2. March is the time that the NC Wildlife gets to stock all the Hatchery Supported Streams. Delayed Harvest Waters, Cherokee Tribal Waters, and the GSMNP waters are open at this time. The Cherokee Tribal Waters will close for 2 weeks in the middle of March prior to their opening weekend tag fish tournament. Check out the tribal website for specific information. Always consult the NC Wildlife Website and regulation book for more specifics on season, creel, and bag limits.
The Delayed Harvest section of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County should get stocked this week. Duke Energy is scheduled to release from East and West Forks from 12am until 11:59pm the next three days but as always this is subject to change. We have a direct link on our website so always check it out before hitting the Tuck!
The Tuckaseigee Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be holding its monthly meeting this evening starting at 6:30pm at the United Community Bank in Sylva. The meetings program will be Charlie Chmielewski, TU volunteer coordinator for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Charlie will be speaking about the parks needs for volunteers in the upcoming year and the importance of further water sampling in the park.
Tight Lines!
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