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!