May 9 to May 15,

The stream flow on the Tuckasegee River DH section in Jackson County is very favorable for wading.  The fishing has also been very good.  Our clients have been landing some really nice fish!  We have been both getting numbers and good sizes.  My most productive setup has been an Olive Woolly Bugger trailed by a Purple Prince Nymph that we sell here in the shop.  Other patterns such as San Juan Worms, Hares Ear Nymphs, Pheasant Tails, and Stonefly Nymphs are productive. 

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been good.  Water levels are a bit low for this time of the year but it makes for same very good wading.  The tree canopy is starting to fill in so the temps are a few degrees cooler than other places.  My best combination last week was a Yellow Stimulator with a #18 Prince Nymph. 

I would also have a Parachute Adams, Yellow Sallies, Yellow Palmer, Caddis Flies, Green Drakes, and a Charlie Whopper.

My nymphs would include a Hares Ear, Pheasant Tail, Woolly Bugger, Prince Nymph, and Tellico Nymph. 

Feel free to contact the shop if you have any questions.  If you are visiting the area we have free Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail Maps in the shop for you.  Let us know how we can help and as always tight lines!

Tight Lines!