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!