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!