6/27/2016 - 07/04/2016
Everyone we are in need of some rain, not flooding rain but periods of rain would really help our water levels and fire danger. You should expect low water conditions with warmer water. If you fish early morning and late evening you should still catch fish and it will be less stressful on them.
We was able to take some really nice trout this past week. We had some clients from Tampa Florida get on some wild Brook Trout on our Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail with one of our guides. Purple Parachute and a Tan Caddis was the food of choice. We also had some time in the GSMNP and most of our action was top water. We was doing a lot of sight fishing with Parachute Adams and a Charlie Whopper.
Keep your standard fare of dries: Adams, Caddis, and Stimulators in various colors.
Nymphs should include some soft hackles, Pheasant Tails, Hares Ear, Copper John, and Green Weenie.
As always we are here to help you with all your needs. Information is always free and so are the maps.
Tight Lines!
Monday, June 27, 2016
Monday, June 20, 2016
06/20/2016 -06/26/2016
Today is the first day of summer and it feels like it. The warmer temperatures and lower water conditions are making it a tough fishery. Fish early morning and late evening to increase your odds of landing fish. I was at the stream before 6am Sunday and it felt great. We saw large adult stoneflies, mayflies, and caddis flies. We left about 11am and we observed plenty of insect activity and the trout were responding.
Also lengthen your leaders and tippets and try to make delicate presentations. It is almost a one shot deal when it comes to some of these trout right now. Being stealthy while wading and wearing more natural earth tone clothing can increase your odds of seeing and netting trout.
Start using smaller flies such as #14's to #18's dries. Try trailing a midge such as a #22 Trico Spinner or a #22 Snowshoe Midge behind a larger dry. I have had some good success doing this.
Stick with the core colors of yellow. I did see some tiny green stoneflies while in the Cataloochee Valley Saturday evening. A basic box of nymph patters will work. Copper Johns, Pheasant Tails, Stick Bait, and Hares Ears are always good choices. If you come to a large deep pool I recommend going deep. A streamer patterns or some very heavy nymphs will work in this situation.
Tight Lines!
Today is the first day of summer and it feels like it. The warmer temperatures and lower water conditions are making it a tough fishery. Fish early morning and late evening to increase your odds of landing fish. I was at the stream before 6am Sunday and it felt great. We saw large adult stoneflies, mayflies, and caddis flies. We left about 11am and we observed plenty of insect activity and the trout were responding.
Also lengthen your leaders and tippets and try to make delicate presentations. It is almost a one shot deal when it comes to some of these trout right now. Being stealthy while wading and wearing more natural earth tone clothing can increase your odds of seeing and netting trout.
Start using smaller flies such as #14's to #18's dries. Try trailing a midge such as a #22 Trico Spinner or a #22 Snowshoe Midge behind a larger dry. I have had some good success doing this.
Stick with the core colors of yellow. I did see some tiny green stoneflies while in the Cataloochee Valley Saturday evening. A basic box of nymph patters will work. Copper Johns, Pheasant Tails, Stick Bait, and Hares Ears are always good choices. If you come to a large deep pool I recommend going deep. A streamer patterns or some very heavy nymphs will work in this situation.
Tight Lines!
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
June 13 - 19, 2016
We got about .75" of rain last evening and that is a good start. Water levels are a bit low so every little bit of rain will help the cause.
The Tuckasegee River is Jackson County is still producing some trout in our DH section late evenings on the dry fly. Many customers have had good results so lets hope that continues. Bass is a good option when it come to the Tuck right now unless you hit the head waters.
Caney Fork and Scotts Creek areas are a great option. Both of the streams hold good populations of trout and access for the most part is pretty decent. You can find both of these streams on the Fly Fishing Trail Map.
Ravens Fork Trophy water has been kin to some anglers lately. If you are looking for a chance to hook into a trophy size trout, this can be a great option. Heavy weighted nymphs, streamers, and dry flies will all produce fish. Be ready for a battle!
The GSMNP is still fishing good. Start watching your times as morning and evening times will be best. Yellow, tan, and Cahill color dry flies are working well right now. #14 to #16 Yellow Foam Caddis, #14 to #16 Tan Caddis and various size Stimulators are working well. Light Cahill can be a great options. Keep a look out for Inch Worms. If you see them hanging you may want to switch over to a Green Palmer and work the edges of he stream.
As always feel free to contact the shop for more specific information.
Tight Lines!
We got about .75" of rain last evening and that is a good start. Water levels are a bit low so every little bit of rain will help the cause.
The Tuckasegee River is Jackson County is still producing some trout in our DH section late evenings on the dry fly. Many customers have had good results so lets hope that continues. Bass is a good option when it come to the Tuck right now unless you hit the head waters.
Caney Fork and Scotts Creek areas are a great option. Both of the streams hold good populations of trout and access for the most part is pretty decent. You can find both of these streams on the Fly Fishing Trail Map.
Ravens Fork Trophy water has been kin to some anglers lately. If you are looking for a chance to hook into a trophy size trout, this can be a great option. Heavy weighted nymphs, streamers, and dry flies will all produce fish. Be ready for a battle!
The GSMNP is still fishing good. Start watching your times as morning and evening times will be best. Yellow, tan, and Cahill color dry flies are working well right now. #14 to #16 Yellow Foam Caddis, #14 to #16 Tan Caddis and various size Stimulators are working well. Light Cahill can be a great options. Keep a look out for Inch Worms. If you see them hanging you may want to switch over to a Green Palmer and work the edges of he stream.
As always feel free to contact the shop for more specific information.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
June 6 - June 12,
Hope everyone is well. Hatchery Supported Regulations are now in affect on the DH Waters until 10/1. We are fortunate to have 15 great locations for you to explore on our WNC Fly Fishing Trail in Jackson County. Last week the NC General Assembly recognized Jackson County as the NC Trout Capital!
The Tuckasegee is fishing good but no more stockings in the DH Section until 10/4 and 10/5. Smallmouth Bass are a great option but you can still take trout. As of last week we was still taking trout on yellow dry flies as well as various nymph and streamer patterns.
The GSMNP is fishing very well! The rain last weekend will help the water levels that were getting a bit low. Dry fly action early morning and late evening can be very fun. Yellow body or light color dry flies can be very productive. Nymphs such as the Pheasant Tail, Tellico, Stick Bait, and Hares Ear can net several trout for you.
Tight Lines!
Hope everyone is well. Hatchery Supported Regulations are now in affect on the DH Waters until 10/1. We are fortunate to have 15 great locations for you to explore on our WNC Fly Fishing Trail in Jackson County. Last week the NC General Assembly recognized Jackson County as the NC Trout Capital!
The Tuckasegee is fishing good but no more stockings in the DH Section until 10/4 and 10/5. Smallmouth Bass are a great option but you can still take trout. As of last week we was still taking trout on yellow dry flies as well as various nymph and streamer patterns.
The GSMNP is fishing very well! The rain last weekend will help the water levels that were getting a bit low. Dry fly action early morning and late evening can be very fun. Yellow body or light color dry flies can be very productive. Nymphs such as the Pheasant Tail, Tellico, Stick Bait, and Hares Ear can net several trout for you.
Tight Lines!
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