07/30/2016 - 08/08/2016

We've have some sporadic rain showers in the area but water levels are still low and the generation schedules on tail waters have certainly been adjusted due to low lake levels.  Temperatures are also vey warm so still consider early morning and late evening for your trout fishing.  Please keep in mind that the trout are under stress with these warmer water temperatures.

You can still take some trout but they are a bit more picky.  We recommend using small nymphs sizes 16 and 18's.  Worm patterns are also working but don't forget about hoppers, ants, beetles.  We recommend doing a hook set at the end of each drift.  Often you will find yourself catching a few more trout that day by using this technique.

Tight lines!

July 18 - July 24,

Well it is no secret that we are in need of some rain.  Duke has cut out Monday recreational flows on the Tuck because of the low lake levels.  Other mountain streams such as those in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are fishable.  The  water levels are low but they do offer cooler water. 

I have guided and fished many streams over the past week and I have to say that the most success I had was in Moses Creek.  The Southern Appalachian Brook Trout were eager to eat a well placed #16 Grey Caddis.  Straight Fork also presented many opportunities for clients.  They liked a #16 Parachute Adams presented on the edges of the stream.

Another thing to keep in mind is that we are starting to see some bees nest in the trees.  Be careful of these, hitting them with a fly rod would not be good.

I recommend fishing early morning, 6AM if possible and then late evening.  I suggest the following flies:

Grey Fox #14
Female Adams #14 - #16
Grey Caddis #14 - #16
Green Palmer #14 - #16
Tennessee Wulff #14 - #16
Hoppers #12 - #14
Ants and Beetles

Inch Worms
Beetles
Secret Weapon Nymph
Pheasant Tail Nymph
Zebra Midge
Olive Soft Hackle
Yellow Soft Hackle

As always call or stop in if you have any questions.

Tight Lines!

July 11 - July 17,

We got some really bad storms Friday evening with a of of tree damage.  Although we need the water some trees have fallen across some of the streams.  The water levels are still low but fish can be landed with a careful approach and stealthy tactics.

Streamers are producing Small Mouth Bass on the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County.  The other trout streams in Jackson County, the NC Trout Capital are fishing pretty good.  Be sure to consider Scotts Creek, Moses Creek, or even Tanasee Creek for your next adventure.

Yellow insects are still hatching as well as some little Green Stones.  I did see some inch worms yesterday.  I recommend using 6x or even 7x and using a dropper rig.  Early morning and late evening will be best.

Tight Lines!

July 4th - July 10th, 2016

The water levels are still a bit low for this time of year.  We did get a shower here at the store yesterday but by evening time it was hot and humid.  We do need some rain to improve the fishing and also help curve the fire danger.

Go to a longer than normal leader and use 6x tippet.  This should minimize spooking the fish in these low water conditions.  We are still taking some good trout top water.  Parachute Adams have been working well.  I have had some great success with the Charlie Whopper but the common material is that both are grey bodies.  Don't forget to try some terrestrials.  Ants, Beetles, and Hoppers are out in full force and we are starting to see some action on the Inch Worm.

Tight Lines!