April 24, 2017

April showers brought a flood watch to the area this weekend!  What a turn of events as the latest weather system passed over Western North Carolina bringing several inches of rain to the area.  Streams and rivers are flowing at max capacity and most are stained.  It will take a few days for some waters to get to a safe wading flow.  Duke Energy is currently releasing water form the East and West Forks of the Tuckasegee River and also the Nantahala River.

I would have to chalk this one up as a zero fish day.  It is just not worth the risk of injury or even something worse.  I would recommend hanging tight for a day or two and tie some flies or just chill.

Tight Lines!