October 31, 2016

Will it be trick or treat today on the stream?  If you use 6x or 7x tippet and a natural nymph it should be treat.  The Tuckasegee River is flowing at 37cfs and the trout are spooky.  I describe it as a small stream fishery trapped with the body of a tail water based on our current conditions.  The warm weather is playing tricks with all of us so be ready to think outside the box. 

Look at using some dry dropper rigs or even a double dry fly rig.  Focus on ripples and runs versus deep pools.  Search for cooler water and you will find the trout.  As of now it does not look like these conditions will change so stick with these techniques and your success rate should go up.

The Ravens Fork Trophy Section was on fire this weekend for the competitors fishing the Rumble in the Rhododendron.  Our own Eli Buchanan (SMHS, Blackrock Outdoors Fly Shop) and his teammate Alex Boyer (SMHS) took first place!  Other local anglers such as Ryder Sutton (SMHS, Tuck Fly Shop), Jack Tamborski (Tuck Fly Shop), and Tyler Cornett (WCU) did exceptionally well. Congratulations to these guys and to everyone who came to WNC to fish in the event.  We can guide you on these same waters or you can hit the water on your own.

Eli Buchanan Rumble in the Rhododendron