November 30, 2016

We got a total of 1.5" of rain since this system made its way thru the area but we are expecting more today.  Higher elevations received higher amounts of rainfall to the point that the Oconaluftee River was running over 800cfs yesterday but it down to 191cfs today.

Most streams and rivers are running clear so the fishing should be decent if you wanted to get out before the rains hit.  The Tuckasegee in Jackson County Cullowhee/Webster area is flowing at 45cfs this morning.  The East Fork is scheduled to flow from 6pm - 9pm this evening but that should not affect anyone fishing today.  It looks like the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory until 7pm EST Wednesday.  Expect winds south 25 to 35 MPH with gust up to 50 MPH.  Just keep a look on the weather before you do any outdoor activities.  Thursday, Friday, and Saturday looks like decent days to hit the water based on the forecast.  Looks like highs in the 50's those days. 

Continue using those nymphs with light leaders and tippets.  We are still flowing at low water levels and the trout have been educated so do the best you can to stay one step ahead of the next angler on the river.  Small nymphs such as a #22 Disco Midge, and #24 Ginny Midges have been producing tout for me.  Other guides have been doing well with a Stripper Midge sizes #18 and #20.  Woolly Buggers, small Stone Fly Nymphs are also producing trout.  Your typical junk flies will also excite some takes.

I checked in our buddies at Smoky Mountain Anglers in Gatlinburg Tennessee and I got some sad news.  They are not sure what the shop looks like but a couple of the guys have lost their homes.  Lets pray that the worst is over and we owe a great deal of gratitude to all the emergency service workers, volunteers, National Guard and anyone who is and has donated to not only the Tennessee victims but the victims here at home in North Carolina and the surrounding area.

Tight Lines!