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!