October 4, 2016

Stocking today on the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County will make for excellent opportunities for Rainbow, Brown, and Brook Trout on our Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail!  The state will stock today and Wednesday on this 4 mile stretch of water providing excellent opportunities for even the novice angler.  With wide open room for casting and bountiful runs full of trout, it is easy to see why the Tuckasegee River is a premier trout fishing destination. 

Remember that all the Delayed Harvest areas are catch and release only, single hook artificial lure!  With the low water conditions release the fish as quick as you can to ensure a higher survivability rate.  Expect to see many anglers fishing all along the river so be courteous.  Don't walk thru someone's area to reach the other side of the river.  Don't cross posted property and as always leave the water cleaner than when you found it.

I suggest using Woolly Buggers, Squirmy Wormies, Eggs, Mops, Prince Nymphs, Hares Ears, Copper Johns for nymphs and a selection of Caddis Flies and Stimulators should work top water.
Using two nymphs is a very popular technique with or without a strike indicator.  Also streamer can be productive and will sometimes get the larger fish to strike.

The Delayed Harvest section of the Tuckasegee is designated as Heritage Trout Water and may be fished using the Heritage three day Fishing License.  This license is only good in the Heritage Waters.  All other areas will need a valid Trout Stamp.  Stop by the shop for all you license needs.

Tight Lines!