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!