9/26/2016 - 10/2/2016
As we head in to the last week of September fall colors are a bit more obvious at certain elevations but today it certainly feels more like July instead of September 26th. I will have to say that the morning temperatures feel really good and if you are in an area that has a nice canopy provided by mother nature.
You can expect all day fishing this time of year. I had a wonderful day on Moses Creek, part of the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail, catching the Southern Appalachian Brook Trout on dry flies. Fast and beautiful, the fish are a blat to catch as they challenge even the most experienced angler. I have to say with pleasure that the Brook Trout beat me again but that is okay with me.
I really like using dry flies this time of the year but remember that Saturday October 1 signals the start of our Delayed Harvest Season and many anglers will primarily nymph fish with great success. Eggs, Squirmy Wormies, Mop Flies, Pats Rubber Legs, and Woolly Buggers are always favorites.
Remember that Delayed Harvests Waters are posted with diamond-shaped, black-and-white signs. No natural bait may be possessed and anglers can fish with only artificial lures with one single hook. An artificial lure is defined as a fishing lure that neither contains nor has been treated with any substance that attracts fish by the sense of taste or smell.
Also remember to clean all gear that comes into contact with the water. Heat water to 140 degrees, poor over and let dry.
Feel free to contact the shop for more information!
Tight Lines!
Monday, September 26, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
September 19th - September 25th 2016
We did get some much needed rain yesterday but water levels are still on the low side. I am just as excited about the possibility of normal temperatures versus the above normal temperatures. With all this being said fall is just around the corner and we already seeing some colors show up on the leaves here in town. Fall type conditions certainly means that fishing all day in certain areas is viable option and that could lead to some excellent fishing.
The Delayed Harvest Season kicks off October 1 with the first scheduled stocking taking place October 4 and 5. Many anglers are waiting for this awesome fishery to come back to life so they can catch the fish of their dreams. We are certainly counting down the days but we are also fishing many other places on the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail. Small streams can and will produce nice fish with some good tactics.
Dry flies are doing well right now. Patterns such as Parachute Purple #12 - #16, Adams #12 - #16, Caddis various colors, October Caddis #12 - #14, Orange Palmers #12 - #16 and terrestrials will produce some quality trout.
For nymphs your standard fare such as Hares Ears, Pheasant Tails, Ants, and Beetles will produce some good fish also. Streamers can produce fish in deeper runs and pools. Browns can be aggressive so take advantage of that.
Tight Lines!
We did get some much needed rain yesterday but water levels are still on the low side. I am just as excited about the possibility of normal temperatures versus the above normal temperatures. With all this being said fall is just around the corner and we already seeing some colors show up on the leaves here in town. Fall type conditions certainly means that fishing all day in certain areas is viable option and that could lead to some excellent fishing.
The Delayed Harvest Season kicks off October 1 with the first scheduled stocking taking place October 4 and 5. Many anglers are waiting for this awesome fishery to come back to life so they can catch the fish of their dreams. We are certainly counting down the days but we are also fishing many other places on the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail. Small streams can and will produce nice fish with some good tactics.
Dry flies are doing well right now. Patterns such as Parachute Purple #12 - #16, Adams #12 - #16, Caddis various colors, October Caddis #12 - #14, Orange Palmers #12 - #16 and terrestrials will produce some quality trout.
For nymphs your standard fare such as Hares Ears, Pheasant Tails, Ants, and Beetles will produce some good fish also. Streamers can produce fish in deeper runs and pools. Browns can be aggressive so take advantage of that.
Tight Lines!
Monday, September 12, 2016
September 9th - September 18th
I seen a post that fall is in the air and that about sums it up. If you venture out to some higher elevations, the good Lord has started doting the landscape with reds and golds mixed in with a few purple wildflowers making for a picturesque backdrop as your mind erases the stress of everyday life as you watch your dry fly being sipped by the elusive Southern Appalachian Brook trout or slammed by a meat eating Brown Trout. The acrobatic Rainbows are full energy making for some dazzling aerial performances as they leap with vigor after taking a well placed dry. This is a wonderful time to be in the water and you will not be disappointed.
Water levels are good and water temperatures continue to come down making for some real good fishing. I seen several inch worms hanging which made for an easy choice for a nymph. Japanese Beetles also worked well but most of my action with clients and myself is happening top water. I am have fantastic success with a Purple Parachute Size 12 - Size 14, not the Purple Haze, but a version that I tie, fish, and sell in the shop. Orange is also demanding some serious strikes topside. Orange Palmers, Orange Snipe, and Orange Stimulators will produce trout.
Get out, explore, grab your maps and find some new water. The temperatures make hiking a bit more comfortable right now. Water levels are good in the back country and the scenery is awesome! Did I mention the fishing is even better!!!
Tight Lines!
I seen a post that fall is in the air and that about sums it up. If you venture out to some higher elevations, the good Lord has started doting the landscape with reds and golds mixed in with a few purple wildflowers making for a picturesque backdrop as your mind erases the stress of everyday life as you watch your dry fly being sipped by the elusive Southern Appalachian Brook trout or slammed by a meat eating Brown Trout. The acrobatic Rainbows are full energy making for some dazzling aerial performances as they leap with vigor after taking a well placed dry. This is a wonderful time to be in the water and you will not be disappointed.
Water levels are good and water temperatures continue to come down making for some real good fishing. I seen several inch worms hanging which made for an easy choice for a nymph. Japanese Beetles also worked well but most of my action with clients and myself is happening top water. I am have fantastic success with a Purple Parachute Size 12 - Size 14, not the Purple Haze, but a version that I tie, fish, and sell in the shop. Orange is also demanding some serious strikes topside. Orange Palmers, Orange Snipe, and Orange Stimulators will produce trout.
Get out, explore, grab your maps and find some new water. The temperatures make hiking a bit more comfortable right now. Water levels are good in the back country and the scenery is awesome! Did I mention the fishing is even better!!!
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
9/5/2016 - 9/11/2016
It is beginning to look a it like fall in the higher elevations. I observed some color changes over the past weekend and actually some leaves on the streambed. Nighttime temperatures are dipping down more and more which is making he fishing a bit better. The trout a certainly responding to a well placed dry fly.
I recommend using a Purple Parachute or my Purple Grimace pattern, size 12-16 are best. Also Ants, Beetles, Inch Worms, and Olive Hares Ears worked great this past week.
The trout are not to picky but do you still need to get a good drift and a nice stealthy approach to be successful. We have been fishing all day as daytime temperatures continue to be pleasant especially under the canopy of the forest.
Tight Lines!
It is beginning to look a it like fall in the higher elevations. I observed some color changes over the past weekend and actually some leaves on the streambed. Nighttime temperatures are dipping down more and more which is making he fishing a bit better. The trout a certainly responding to a well placed dry fly.
I recommend using a Purple Parachute or my Purple Grimace pattern, size 12-16 are best. Also Ants, Beetles, Inch Worms, and Olive Hares Ears worked great this past week.
The trout are not to picky but do you still need to get a good drift and a nice stealthy approach to be successful. We have been fishing all day as daytime temperatures continue to be pleasant especially under the canopy of the forest.
Tight Lines!
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