April 29, 2017

Duke Energy continues to release water from the East and West Forks at a 24 hour clip and it is scheduled that way for the next three days.  I am guessing that the "primary angling season" does not mean much.  The flows in Jackson County range from 529 to 898 cfs depending on location.

If you are looking to fish the Nantahala Duke is doing a bypass release which will lead to high waters for anglers.  They have an alert on the Duke web page under lake levels.  I strongly encourage looking at the level before hitting this fishery.

I seen my first Yellow Sally yesterday morning on Deep Creek; however I never got any top water takes nor did I see the first trout break the surface.  The water was high and we took some trout on girdle bugs and midges.  The water temperature was 54 degrees and high.  I still think we are a few weeks away from this fishery turning on.

I will be fishing the Davidson tomorrow and I am looking forward to spending some time on a different fishery.  It is hard to get personal time on the water this time of year.  I have our clients and two boys playing baseball, one varsity baseball and the other Little League.  I would not trade it for anything though.

Tight Lines!