January 31, 2017
Good morning everyone. We are off to a chili start this morning but it is going to be a fantastic day! Get out and hit your favorite water and escape all the drama of the world. Fly fishing is my Prozac and it is time for some water therapy.
The Tuck should be good today as the West Fork will be flowing from 7 am until 7 pm today. I would expect some top water activity with the temperatures warming up nicely today. Always be prepared with some midge patterns and a few good nymph patterns.
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park water is a bit colder than the tail water this time of year and the fishing will be a bit slower but can still be productive when you maximize your opportunities. I focus on fishing the warmest part of the day and I really slow down my presentation. Sticking to nymphs can be best but you can still land a few on some tiny dries but don't expect a ton of top water activity.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Monday, January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
Good Monday morning everyone. We got an inch of snow at the house last evening and the wind woke me up around 3 am. We are looking at a high of 43 today and Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the 50's.
The Tuckasegee is Jackson County is flowing at 513 cfs and it is rising but it should peek soon. The West Fork is scheduled all day so conditions will be fish-able. I even seen folks floating the river Saturday and Sunday.
Focus on smaller flies such as Zebra Midges, Rainbow Warriors, and other tiny midges. Black Stones, Girdle Bugs, and Woolly Buggers can and will excite a strike. With higher stream flows streamers could also be an option.
Point is that you will need to dress warmly today and with persistence you should have a good day on the water. Skies are Carolina Blue with bright sunshine and snow covered mountains around you try to seduce a trout on the fine Monday!
Tight Line!
Good Monday morning everyone. We got an inch of snow at the house last evening and the wind woke me up around 3 am. We are looking at a high of 43 today and Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the 50's.
The Tuckasegee is Jackson County is flowing at 513 cfs and it is rising but it should peek soon. The West Fork is scheduled all day so conditions will be fish-able. I even seen folks floating the river Saturday and Sunday.
Focus on smaller flies such as Zebra Midges, Rainbow Warriors, and other tiny midges. Black Stones, Girdle Bugs, and Woolly Buggers can and will excite a strike. With higher stream flows streamers could also be an option.
Point is that you will need to dress warmly today and with persistence you should have a good day on the water. Skies are Carolina Blue with bright sunshine and snow covered mountains around you try to seduce a trout on the fine Monday!
Tight Line!
Friday, January 27, 2017
January 27, 2017
It looks like a very wintry type of weekend! Look for a chance of snow showers but no accumulations. Highs in the 30's and lows in the 20's will rule the weekend weather so dress in layers. With the colder weather it looks like Duke Energy is set on running water from both East and West Forks of the Tuckasegee River. Duke has released three days of flow schedules and both branches will be running. That will make wading difficult at times.
With the onset of colder weather and higher water you will need to change your approach. Heavier nymphs to get deeper and even some smaller midge patterns should be the go to choices. Make sure to have some hand warmers and toe warmers to make you tip a bit more comfortable.
Tight Lines!
It looks like a very wintry type of weekend! Look for a chance of snow showers but no accumulations. Highs in the 30's and lows in the 20's will rule the weekend weather so dress in layers. With the colder weather it looks like Duke Energy is set on running water from both East and West Forks of the Tuckasegee River. Duke has released three days of flow schedules and both branches will be running. That will make wading difficult at times.
With the onset of colder weather and higher water you will need to change your approach. Heavier nymphs to get deeper and even some smaller midge patterns should be the go to choices. Make sure to have some hand warmers and toe warmers to make you tip a bit more comfortable.
Tight Lines!
Thursday, January 26, 2017
January 26, 2017
A cold front will make its way across the mountains today ushering in seasonal cold temperatures this weekend. We have slight chance of showers today and some snow showers Friday with highs in the 30's. Now thru Monday we will have our winter weather to close out January.
Duke Energy is scheduled to flow the East Fork and West Forks today, Friday, and Saturday.
East Fork:
Thursday 3pm till 8pm
Friday 6am till 11am
Saturday 6am till 11am
West Fork:
Thursday 8am till 11:59pm
Friday 5am till 11:59pm
Saturday 5am till 11:59pm
As of right now they do not have anything posted for a release on the Nantahala River. These are always subject to change. You can find this information on our website under the fishing links.
With the onset of colder weather I expect most activity to take place subsurface. When fishing in the higher flow rates you will need some heavier nymphs to get deep. Also the onset of higher water levels will give you a chance to chunk some streamers.
Tight Lines!
A cold front will make its way across the mountains today ushering in seasonal cold temperatures this weekend. We have slight chance of showers today and some snow showers Friday with highs in the 30's. Now thru Monday we will have our winter weather to close out January.
Duke Energy is scheduled to flow the East Fork and West Forks today, Friday, and Saturday.
East Fork:
Thursday 3pm till 8pm
Friday 6am till 11am
Saturday 6am till 11am
West Fork:
Thursday 8am till 11:59pm
Friday 5am till 11:59pm
Saturday 5am till 11:59pm
As of right now they do not have anything posted for a release on the Nantahala River. These are always subject to change. You can find this information on our website under the fishing links.
With the onset of colder weather I expect most activity to take place subsurface. When fishing in the higher flow rates you will need some heavier nymphs to get deep. Also the onset of higher water levels will give you a chance to chunk some streamers.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
January 24, 2017
We received a fair amount of rain Sunday evening and into Monday Morning that has raised the stream levels. Duke Energy has been releasing water from the East and West Forks and it has been some time since we have seen that. It is forecast to feel more like January towards the end of the week and the weekend highs are looking like the upper 30's to lower 40's.
I have to say that the fishing has been good especially on emerger and tiny dry flies but with the heavier stream flows you will need to change your tactics. Streamers and heavier nymphs should be the best options until the water recedes. Black stones have worked well for me but the word is that some prince nymphs and pheasant tail nymphs are producing good trout also. Copper Johns are always a good choice so have a few of those.
I will keep you updated as the conditions change. Feel free to call or stop by the shop if you have any questions.
Tight Lines!
We received a fair amount of rain Sunday evening and into Monday Morning that has raised the stream levels. Duke Energy has been releasing water from the East and West Forks and it has been some time since we have seen that. It is forecast to feel more like January towards the end of the week and the weekend highs are looking like the upper 30's to lower 40's.
I have to say that the fishing has been good especially on emerger and tiny dry flies but with the heavier stream flows you will need to change your tactics. Streamers and heavier nymphs should be the best options until the water recedes. Black stones have worked well for me but the word is that some prince nymphs and pheasant tail nymphs are producing good trout also. Copper Johns are always a good choice so have a few of those.
I will keep you updated as the conditions change. Feel free to call or stop by the shop if you have any questions.
Tight Lines!
Monday, January 16, 2017
January 16, 2017
Just got in from guiding on the Tuckasegee and I am happy to report that the fishing on the Tuckasegee River is excellent. We took trout on dries as well as nymphs. The temperatures are very mild and the water temp seems to be steady at the 52 degree mark.
I recommend have some stone fly nymphs in black and brown from sizes to 10 to 16. Emergers and soft hackles worked well as they are imitating the life cycle just below the water surface. The trout seemed to be feeding in the tail-outs but I have observed them moving around to other areas to feed. Just keep and eye out and you should be able to locates them.
Tight Lines!
Just got in from guiding on the Tuckasegee and I am happy to report that the fishing on the Tuckasegee River is excellent. We took trout on dries as well as nymphs. The temperatures are very mild and the water temp seems to be steady at the 52 degree mark.
I recommend have some stone fly nymphs in black and brown from sizes to 10 to 16. Emergers and soft hackles worked well as they are imitating the life cycle just below the water surface. The trout seemed to be feeding in the tail-outs but I have observed them moving around to other areas to feed. Just keep and eye out and you should be able to locates them.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
January 10, 2017
We are starting to thaw out after a strong artic blast made its way across the southeast dumping upwards of 8 inches of snow in some locations. We have sun and temperatures in the 40's now but we expect some rain a nice warming trend as we continue thru the week.
Duke Energy is running the East Fork of the Tuckasegee n limited basis which means that wading conditions are good right now. Water temps are cold but I expect the trout to really be on as we finish out the week. Still dress in layers and be prepared in case you take a spill.
Stone fly nymph patterns can be effective. Emerger patterns drifted just below the surface can produce some strikes and I would not rule out the chance of taking a few trout on a BWO or tiny black stone.
Feel free to call the shop or stop in to see us.
Tight Lines!
We are starting to thaw out after a strong artic blast made its way across the southeast dumping upwards of 8 inches of snow in some locations. We have sun and temperatures in the 40's now but we expect some rain a nice warming trend as we continue thru the week.
Duke Energy is running the East Fork of the Tuckasegee n limited basis which means that wading conditions are good right now. Water temps are cold but I expect the trout to really be on as we finish out the week. Still dress in layers and be prepared in case you take a spill.
Stone fly nymph patterns can be effective. Emerger patterns drifted just below the surface can produce some strikes and I would not rule out the chance of taking a few trout on a BWO or tiny black stone.
Feel free to call the shop or stop in to see us.
Tight Lines!
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Jan 4, 2017
Winter is headed out way and you can expect colder weather and maybe some snow. We will certainly keep an eye on this system that is headed our way.
Make sure that you dress in layers and have a change of clothing in case you get wet. Hand warmers and toe warmers will make for a better outing and also keep an eye on Duke Stream Flow Schedule and you can do that directly from our website.
Continue using tiny dries but I would limit that as the colder weather moves in. I expect the trout to slow down a bit and start eating tiny bugs below the surface. Have a good mixture of midge patterns and a good anchor fly for a double rig presentation.
Tight Lines!
Winter is headed out way and you can expect colder weather and maybe some snow. We will certainly keep an eye on this system that is headed our way.
Make sure that you dress in layers and have a change of clothing in case you get wet. Hand warmers and toe warmers will make for a better outing and also keep an eye on Duke Stream Flow Schedule and you can do that directly from our website.
Continue using tiny dries but I would limit that as the colder weather moves in. I expect the trout to slow down a bit and start eating tiny bugs below the surface. Have a good mixture of midge patterns and a good anchor fly for a double rig presentation.
Tight Lines!
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