December 31, 2016
Happy New Year! We are wanting to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year! We are thankful for everyone that visited Blackrock Outdoors in 2016 and we look forward to seeing you again in 2017. No matter what your needs are, we are here because of you.
The fishing has been good and I would expect it to get even better over the holiday weekend. We are in for a bit of a warming trend but a wet pattern is in the forecast. Now if we get the rain have a good assortment of Blue Winged Olive imitations in your box. Woolly Buggers of various sizes drifted in front of the trout have secured some hard strikes. Streamers as well as tiny dry flies will gets some good action for you. Watch leader and tippet sizes as these trout are still spooky and educated by the numerous anglers dangling imitations in front of them for a few months now.
We will be closed New Years Day but we will reopen Monday January 2 at 9am. The store will be on our winter hours 9-5 Monday thru Friday and 9-6 Saturdays and closed Sundays.
Tight Lines!
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Thursday, December 29, 2016
December 29, 2016
I was awaken by thunderstorms last night but the morning has brought sunny skies with temperatures falling throughout the day. We are forecast for 36 degrees as our high Friday and 44 degrees on Saturday. Sunday should bring a high of 53 with a chance of rain.
The fishing was a bit slow yesterday afternoon. It was a struggle at best to get a strike and after talking to three other guides they experienced the same snubbing from the local trout on the Tuckasegee River. I expect that to change as the front makes it way out and the weekend could be productive if you dress well.
Stick with nymphing or streamers until you see the trout breaking surface and then I would recommend using a dry dropper or two tiny dries. I have had great success over the years with tiny dries during the winter months and I would not expect that to change.
Tight Lines!
I was awaken by thunderstorms last night but the morning has brought sunny skies with temperatures falling throughout the day. We are forecast for 36 degrees as our high Friday and 44 degrees on Saturday. Sunday should bring a high of 53 with a chance of rain.
The fishing was a bit slow yesterday afternoon. It was a struggle at best to get a strike and after talking to three other guides they experienced the same snubbing from the local trout on the Tuckasegee River. I expect that to change as the front makes it way out and the weekend could be productive if you dress well.
Stick with nymphing or streamers until you see the trout breaking surface and then I would recommend using a dry dropper or two tiny dries. I have had great success over the years with tiny dries during the winter months and I would not expect that to change.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
December 27, 2016
Hope everyone had a good Christmas and above all it was a safe one. I was able to fish the Tuckasegee the last three days and it has been productive. I got in a few hours on Christmas Eve after we closed and before the first family gathering which allowed me to take a few nice Browns before exiting the water. Christmas afternoon produced some wonderful Rainbows on a #14 Griffith's Gnat and a #16 Olive Emerger. Monday I used a #14 Black Caddis and an # 16 Olive Emerger (my favorite pattern) and landed several trout before noon. Eli was using a double nymph rig fishing competition style and he landed several larger trout. We did get some vide footage and we hope to get an edit done soon.
While fishing with Eli yesterday morning I was pointing out to him how each angler was fishing differently with some having more success than others. The point was that as each angler comes into the shop what I fish with may not work for the next angler due to techniques used and the way we fish each fly or nymph. Eli could hand me his rod and I would probable be able to land a few trout and likewise while he was using my rod it would probable be the same.
I recommend having some small dries: Caddis, BWO's, and Midges. Also some nymphs: Hares Ear, Prince Nymph, Woolly Buggers, Eggs, Stone Fly Nymph, and Emerging patterns. Unless you are throwing streamers stick with light leaders and tippets.
Tight Lines!
Hope everyone had a good Christmas and above all it was a safe one. I was able to fish the Tuckasegee the last three days and it has been productive. I got in a few hours on Christmas Eve after we closed and before the first family gathering which allowed me to take a few nice Browns before exiting the water. Christmas afternoon produced some wonderful Rainbows on a #14 Griffith's Gnat and a #16 Olive Emerger. Monday I used a #14 Black Caddis and an # 16 Olive Emerger (my favorite pattern) and landed several trout before noon. Eli was using a double nymph rig fishing competition style and he landed several larger trout. We did get some vide footage and we hope to get an edit done soon.
While fishing with Eli yesterday morning I was pointing out to him how each angler was fishing differently with some having more success than others. The point was that as each angler comes into the shop what I fish with may not work for the next angler due to techniques used and the way we fish each fly or nymph. Eli could hand me his rod and I would probable be able to land a few trout and likewise while he was using my rod it would probable be the same.
I recommend having some small dries: Caddis, BWO's, and Midges. Also some nymphs: Hares Ear, Prince Nymph, Woolly Buggers, Eggs, Stone Fly Nymph, and Emerging patterns. Unless you are throwing streamers stick with light leaders and tippets.
Tight Lines!
Saturday, December 24, 2016
December 24, 2016
Merry Christmas to all! The weather is favorable for some fishing over the Christmas Holiday so get out and try the new gear or put some life into some older gear. The Tuck is flowing around 85cfs before Duke turns on the East Fork. Scheduled releases are happening at 4 pm for the next three days.
We are seeing some BWO hatches and you can have some success taking trout on emerging patterns floated just below the water surface. Black Stones seem to be working well especially when paired with a tiny midge pattern. Woolly Buggers continue to be a good choice so make sure you have a few on hand.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all! The weather is favorable for some fishing over the Christmas Holiday so get out and try the new gear or put some life into some older gear. The Tuck is flowing around 85cfs before Duke turns on the East Fork. Scheduled releases are happening at 4 pm for the next three days.
We are seeing some BWO hatches and you can have some success taking trout on emerging patterns floated just below the water surface. Black Stones seem to be working well especially when paired with a tiny midge pattern. Woolly Buggers continue to be a good choice so make sure you have a few on hand.
Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 16, 2016
December 16, 2016
We wake up to lows in the 20's this morning with a bit of wet weather heading our way this weekend with slightly milder daytime temps. Duke Energy has been releasing water from the East Fork on a daily basis and I expect more of the same.
We have been taking some good trout on black stones, olive emergers, brown squiry wormies, and tiny BWO's. Some white Woolly Buggers have taken some good trout.
Be sure to layer properly and be prepared for some wet weather this weekend.
Tight Lines!
We wake up to lows in the 20's this morning with a bit of wet weather heading our way this weekend with slightly milder daytime temps. Duke Energy has been releasing water from the East Fork on a daily basis and I expect more of the same.
We have been taking some good trout on black stones, olive emergers, brown squiry wormies, and tiny BWO's. Some white Woolly Buggers have taken some good trout.
Be sure to layer properly and be prepared for some wet weather this weekend.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
December 13, 2016
We have colder weather coming in Wednesday night keeping Thursday and Fridays highs' in the the mid 30's and lower 40's. We are looking at a 90% chance of rain Saturday and Sunday. This is great news and it will certainly help put a dent in our rain deficit.
I would love to say that I got to fish yesterday but I would be lying. The strep is going around here and I was home with my sick 6 year old. I tied nymphs all day for some guides and only wondered what it must be like on the Tuckasegee. I did get out last week and I had a wonderful time taking some really nice trout on stonefly nymphs.
Stick with the basics such as Woolly Buggers, Stonefly Nymphs, Eggs, Worms, and some smaller emerging patterns. The water is really cool right now and the trout seem to be adjusting to regular flow releases from Duke Energy. You will see some tiny BWO in the afternoons and some top water midge action is not out of the question. Streamers will entice a strike every now and then.
Dress warm and have a great time on the water.
Tight Lines!
We have colder weather coming in Wednesday night keeping Thursday and Fridays highs' in the the mid 30's and lower 40's. We are looking at a 90% chance of rain Saturday and Sunday. This is great news and it will certainly help put a dent in our rain deficit.
I would love to say that I got to fish yesterday but I would be lying. The strep is going around here and I was home with my sick 6 year old. I tied nymphs all day for some guides and only wondered what it must be like on the Tuckasegee. I did get out last week and I had a wonderful time taking some really nice trout on stonefly nymphs.
Stick with the basics such as Woolly Buggers, Stonefly Nymphs, Eggs, Worms, and some smaller emerging patterns. The water is really cool right now and the trout seem to be adjusting to regular flow releases from Duke Energy. You will see some tiny BWO in the afternoons and some top water midge action is not out of the question. Streamers will entice a strike every now and then.
Dress warm and have a great time on the water.
Tight Lines!
Friday, December 9, 2016
December 9, 2016
Many of use woke up to temps in the teen's and low 20's with an even colder windchill. We are forecast to top out in the 30's today with much of the same on Saturday. Sunday we are looking at 47 respectfully and 50's Monday with a 80% chance of rain. Layering up will allow you to have a longer stay on the water.
Duke is scheduled to run the East Fork of the Tuck today from 6 am til 2 pm this afternoon. Saturday and Sunday shows the same schedule if they stick to it. The Nantahala is scheduled to run from 7 am til 10 am today.
We are still landing trout and in my opinion the trout are full of energy with this shot of colder weather. I talked to people who had pretty good success yesterday and I expect this weekend to be a pretty good weekend of catch and release fishing. I recommend tiny nymphs coupled with a larger point nymph. Also emerging patterns should produce fish later in the day. Keep an eye out for some Blue Winged Olives and don't be afraid of trying some tiny dry midge patterns.
Tight Lines!
Many of use woke up to temps in the teen's and low 20's with an even colder windchill. We are forecast to top out in the 30's today with much of the same on Saturday. Sunday we are looking at 47 respectfully and 50's Monday with a 80% chance of rain. Layering up will allow you to have a longer stay on the water.
Duke is scheduled to run the East Fork of the Tuck today from 6 am til 2 pm this afternoon. Saturday and Sunday shows the same schedule if they stick to it. The Nantahala is scheduled to run from 7 am til 10 am today.
We are still landing trout and in my opinion the trout are full of energy with this shot of colder weather. I talked to people who had pretty good success yesterday and I expect this weekend to be a pretty good weekend of catch and release fishing. I recommend tiny nymphs coupled with a larger point nymph. Also emerging patterns should produce fish later in the day. Keep an eye out for some Blue Winged Olives and don't be afraid of trying some tiny dry midge patterns.
Tight Lines!
Thursday, December 8, 2016
December 8, 2016
The polar vortex is on its way and we should start feeling the effects later this evening. Nighttime temperatures in the teens with highs barely making to the freezing mark will make for quit the adventure on the water. We have received several inches of rain but we are still have a pretty significant deficit.
I have been having success using stone fly nymphs along the bottom of the stream bed. Others are doing well with midges and emerger patterns. Expect the fish to change a bit as this colder weather hits. Duke is generating on a daily basis to make sure the water is safe before wading.
Tight Lines
The polar vortex is on its way and we should start feeling the effects later this evening. Nighttime temperatures in the teens with highs barely making to the freezing mark will make for quit the adventure on the water. We have received several inches of rain but we are still have a pretty significant deficit.
I have been having success using stone fly nymphs along the bottom of the stream bed. Others are doing well with midges and emerger patterns. Expect the fish to change a bit as this colder weather hits. Duke is generating on a daily basis to make sure the water is safe before wading.
Tight Lines
Friday, December 2, 2016
December 2, 2016
We nearly got three inches of rain this week at the house which has helped some of the local water levels in the area. The Tuckasegee is still flowing relatively low but the Oconaluftee is flowing at a much higher level than last week.
Saturday looks like a decent day to get out but we have an 80% chance of rain in Sunday's forecast. It should be partly cloudy with highs in the 50's Saturday with water temperatures in the 40's. Dress in layers and use hand warmers and toe warmers.
Nymphs are still the top choice. Eggs and worm patterns seemed to be the top choice today. Have a good selection of Buggers, Midges, Stone Flies, and Pheasant Tails. Sizing up or down cane make a pretty significant difference in success rates. Lite leaders and tippets are still the way to go.
Tight Lines!
We nearly got three inches of rain this week at the house which has helped some of the local water levels in the area. The Tuckasegee is still flowing relatively low but the Oconaluftee is flowing at a much higher level than last week.
Saturday looks like a decent day to get out but we have an 80% chance of rain in Sunday's forecast. It should be partly cloudy with highs in the 50's Saturday with water temperatures in the 40's. Dress in layers and use hand warmers and toe warmers.
Nymphs are still the top choice. Eggs and worm patterns seemed to be the top choice today. Have a good selection of Buggers, Midges, Stone Flies, and Pheasant Tails. Sizing up or down cane make a pretty significant difference in success rates. Lite leaders and tippets are still the way to go.
Tight Lines!
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