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!