May 16 - May 22,

The temperatures have taken a downward turn.  We are forecast for temps in the 60's and 70's this week with most days having a chance of rain.  We did get some rain last week but we are still low.  If you look at the USGS stream flow data for North Carolina we have a lot of red dots in the Western North Carolina Mountains.  The benefit is that wading is a bit easier but it does come at a cost. 

The DH section of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County on the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail is producing some nice fish.  Duke Energy has been very good with flow rates for the anglers.  Still be sure to check flow rates before fishing.  We are having clients catching the Tuck Slam with a few Tiger Trout mixed in.  Yes that is right, Tiger Trout!  You can take these fish on Hares Ear Nymph, Birds Nest Nymph, Soft Hackle Pheasant Tails, Prince Nymphs, Woolly Buggers, Y2K Bug, San Juan Worms, and Girdle Bugs. 

The GSMNP is also producing some good fish on our trips.  These trout are eager to rise to a well placed dry fly.  We are seeing them taken on the Yellow Sallies, Sulfurs, Charlie Whopper, Nantahala Special, Size 22 Trico Midge tied off a Yellow Stimulator, Caddis Flies, Parachute Adams, and the Purple Haze.  We are finding that a Pheasant Tail Nymph, Hares Ear Nymph, Prince Nymph, and a Black Stone Fly Nymph worked best last week.

Get out on the water and enjoy some great fishing in Jackson County and come see why we are the NC Tout Capital!  Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Tight Lines!