April 18 - April 24
Hello everyone! Fishing is awesome right now. Many great fish are being landed here in Jackson County on the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail and the surrounding area. The weather is perfect and stream flows are good.
We had some anglers take a 20 plus inch Brown Trout on a Greenie Weenie last week. We are seeing hatches of BWO's, Blue Dun's Hendrickson's, March Brown's and Tan Caddis just to name a few. I have actually seen some Hoppers so terrestrials will start becoming a part of the diet before long.
On the Tuckasegee DH Section nymphs still reign supreme. Girdle Bugs, Buggers, Hares Ear, Prince, Pheasant Tail, Stoneflies, Worms, and Mops are the core ones to use. You will see some Caddis and some March Browns so some dry fly action may be good to try. Dry dropper rigs can be productive.
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is fishing really well. We are seeing a lot of good hatches and the trout are responding. The water levels are good and the vegetation is starting to fill in. I was on the water Sunday Morning with some clients and it looked like it was snowing with all the insects flying. We are seeing Dark Hendrickson's, March Browns, Blue Duns, and some large Tan Caddis. I did some stonefly cases on some rocks. They was in the 1 inch range so that means some Stoneflies are hatching out also.
I would recommend Elk Hair Caddis in Tan and Olive, Yellow Stimulator, Yellow Palmer, Parachute Adams, Parachute Pheasant Tail, Dark Hendrickson, Blue Dun, March Brown, and the Charlie Whopper. Also attractors such as the Royal Wulffs or Coachman will be affective.
Nymphs that have been working include Pheasant Tails, Hares Ear, Black Stoneflies, Zug Bug, Worms, and Girdle Bugs.
As always feel free to contact the shop with any questions you may have.
Tight Lines!
Monday, April 18, 2016
Monday, April 11, 2016
Week April 11 - 17,
Hope all is well. The NC Wildlife stocked the Jackson County section of the Delayed Harvest Waters last week. Duke Energy has been good with stream flows and it looks like that will continue. We are expecting rain early this week so still be sure to check flows rates on our website.
Don't be surprised when you catch the Tuck Slam that you can add a smallmouth bass to that list. We have had several customers catching some smallmouth bass.
Primary hatches on the Tuckasegee include Dark Caddis, Blue Quills, Quill Gordon, and March Brown. Keep on hand Stoneflies, Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail, Pheasant Tails, Girdle Bugs, Prince Nymph, Eggs, Worms, and Woolly Buggers.
I have spent most of last week in the GSMNP and it is good. Water levels are good and pressure is not that high yet. I would certainly encourage getting out to the park if you can. You can expect to see some BWO, Blue Quills, March Browns, Midges, and some Quill Gordons. Most of our action did come on dry flies which one would never complain about that.
Shannon's fly box: Nymphs - Hares Ear, Pheasant Tail, Prince, Tellico, Worm, and some Black Stone Flies.
Dries - Parachute Adams, March Browns, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulator, Blue Quill, BWO, Midge, Parachute Hares Ear.
These area just suggestions and let mother nature be your guide. I always tell people to go with what you have the most confidence in. Be sure to contact the shop if you have any questions..
Tight Lines!
Hope all is well. The NC Wildlife stocked the Jackson County section of the Delayed Harvest Waters last week. Duke Energy has been good with stream flows and it looks like that will continue. We are expecting rain early this week so still be sure to check flows rates on our website.
Don't be surprised when you catch the Tuck Slam that you can add a smallmouth bass to that list. We have had several customers catching some smallmouth bass.
Primary hatches on the Tuckasegee include Dark Caddis, Blue Quills, Quill Gordon, and March Brown. Keep on hand Stoneflies, Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail, Pheasant Tails, Girdle Bugs, Prince Nymph, Eggs, Worms, and Woolly Buggers.
I have spent most of last week in the GSMNP and it is good. Water levels are good and pressure is not that high yet. I would certainly encourage getting out to the park if you can. You can expect to see some BWO, Blue Quills, March Browns, Midges, and some Quill Gordons. Most of our action did come on dry flies which one would never complain about that.
Shannon's fly box: Nymphs - Hares Ear, Pheasant Tail, Prince, Tellico, Worm, and some Black Stone Flies.
Dries - Parachute Adams, March Browns, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulator, Blue Quill, BWO, Midge, Parachute Hares Ear.
These area just suggestions and let mother nature be your guide. I always tell people to go with what you have the most confidence in. Be sure to contact the shop if you have any questions..
Tight Lines!
Monday, April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016
Hatchery supported waters opened Saturday as well as youth turkey season! I seen several photos of some successful individuals in both environments. It is nice to see our youth engaged in outdoor activities. We all should strive to take a child hunting or fishing.
Look for a cool off this week as daytime highs get progressively less each day as the week progresses. Friday looks like a mix bag of precipitation but Monday looks like the best day of the week with Thursday showing a 50% chance of rain.
The Tuckasegee River on the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail has been fishing great. Some anglers are even landing some Smallmouth Bass while trout fishing. Dry fly hatches are taking place mid to late afternoon. Still most trout are being taken on nymphs and streamer patterns.
Tuckasegee DH Section Box: Woolly Buggers, Stonefly Nymphs, Streamers, San Juan Worms, Mop Flies, Rainbow Warriors, Girdle Bugs, Zebra Midge, BWO's Caddis Flies, Quill Gordons, and Parachute Adams.
Quill Gordons are hatching in the Smoky Mountains. My tip is that a good presentation and good drift is actually better than an exact fly match. These trout will spook easily so tread lightly and dress accordingly.
Shannon's Fly Box: Hares Ear Nymph, BH Pheasant Tail Nymph, Prince Nymph, Tellico Nymph, Ollie Edwards Black Stone, and Girdle Bug to round out the nymphs.
Parachute Adams, March Browns, Quill Gordon, Blue Quill, Caddis, Gallops Goober Midge, BWO and stimulators in various colors.
I am always a fan of braided leaders and tippet rings and I prefer 5x tippet and 6x tippet in the GSMNP. Fish with your eyes first then cast. Read the water and find the feeding and holding lies and this will increase your chances of catching more fish when a good drift happens.
The Tuckasegee Chapter TU will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday April 5, 6:30 PM at the United Community Bank. The guest speaker is Jake Rash NCWRC Coldwater Coordinator.
Tight Lines!
Hatchery supported waters opened Saturday as well as youth turkey season! I seen several photos of some successful individuals in both environments. It is nice to see our youth engaged in outdoor activities. We all should strive to take a child hunting or fishing.
Look for a cool off this week as daytime highs get progressively less each day as the week progresses. Friday looks like a mix bag of precipitation but Monday looks like the best day of the week with Thursday showing a 50% chance of rain.
The Tuckasegee River on the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail has been fishing great. Some anglers are even landing some Smallmouth Bass while trout fishing. Dry fly hatches are taking place mid to late afternoon. Still most trout are being taken on nymphs and streamer patterns.
Tuckasegee DH Section Box: Woolly Buggers, Stonefly Nymphs, Streamers, San Juan Worms, Mop Flies, Rainbow Warriors, Girdle Bugs, Zebra Midge, BWO's Caddis Flies, Quill Gordons, and Parachute Adams.
Quill Gordons are hatching in the Smoky Mountains. My tip is that a good presentation and good drift is actually better than an exact fly match. These trout will spook easily so tread lightly and dress accordingly.
Shannon's Fly Box: Hares Ear Nymph, BH Pheasant Tail Nymph, Prince Nymph, Tellico Nymph, Ollie Edwards Black Stone, and Girdle Bug to round out the nymphs.
Parachute Adams, March Browns, Quill Gordon, Blue Quill, Caddis, Gallops Goober Midge, BWO and stimulators in various colors.
I am always a fan of braided leaders and tippet rings and I prefer 5x tippet and 6x tippet in the GSMNP. Fish with your eyes first then cast. Read the water and find the feeding and holding lies and this will increase your chances of catching more fish when a good drift happens.
The Tuckasegee Chapter TU will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday April 5, 6:30 PM at the United Community Bank. The guest speaker is Jake Rash NCWRC Coldwater Coordinator.
Tight Lines!
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