May 31, 2017
As we close out May we experienced a large amount of rain over the past week to ten days with some of us even experiencing some damaging wind with wide spread power outages. Stream levels rose and since then have receded to good levels.
We are in the last week of Delayed Harvest fishing which wraps up Friday. Duke is running the West Fork on a regular schedule with the East Fork mixed in so watch water flow rates before entering the river. The Tuck has been productive on a wide variety of flies. Girdle bugs are the favorite of many anglers but don't be afraid to think outside the fly box when it comes to selecting a fly. Going different may the ticket!
The GSMNP has been fishing well! You can experience some good dry fly action this time of the year and you can take trout all day! You can expect to see Yellow Sallies fluttering throughout the air dancing as they come to adulthood. Pheasant Tails dropped behind your favorite spring dry fly can be very productive. Rubber legged stones are producing some good trout for the anglers that are primary nymph fishermen.
Tight Lines!
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Thursday, May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017
Everyone the rain has ended but we need to be conscience of the water flow rates before hitting the water. Duke Energy is flowing both East and West Fork 24 hrs for the next three days so the flow rate on the Tuck is hovering at the 800 CFS mark.
I expect the park streams to become fish able sooner rather than later. Keep in mind that the flow will be higher than normal or should we say closer to normal for this time of the year. I expect to see Yellow Sallies and some Cahills in the evening time.
Tight Lines!
Everyone the rain has ended but we need to be conscience of the water flow rates before hitting the water. Duke Energy is flowing both East and West Fork 24 hrs for the next three days so the flow rate on the Tuck is hovering at the 800 CFS mark.
I expect the park streams to become fish able sooner rather than later. Keep in mind that the flow will be higher than normal or should we say closer to normal for this time of the year. I expect to see Yellow Sallies and some Cahills in the evening time.
Tight Lines!
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
May 24, 2017
The following is a message from Duke Energy concerning the Tuckasegee River System.
21-MAY-17 Due to a forecast of significant rainfall in Western North Carolina starting Sunday, the East Fork and West Fork of the Tuckasegee will be generating 24 hours a day for the next few days. With the increased streamflows as a result of these releases, angling in the Tuckasegee River will be extremely difficult. Please stay alert to changing conditions. Duke Energy will monitor rainfall coverage and stream inflows and adjust scheduled flow releases as needed. Lake levels and scheduled flow releases are available any time at http://www.duke-energy.com/lakes/levels.asp and at 800-829-5253
The following is a message from Duke Energy concerning the Tuckasegee River System.
21-MAY-17 Due to a forecast of significant rainfall in Western North Carolina starting Sunday, the East Fork and West Fork of the Tuckasegee will be generating 24 hours a day for the next few days. With the increased streamflows as a result of these releases, angling in the Tuckasegee River will be extremely difficult. Please stay alert to changing conditions. Duke Energy will monitor rainfall coverage and stream inflows and adjust scheduled flow releases as needed. Lake levels and scheduled flow releases are available any time at http://www.duke-energy.com/lakes/levels.asp and at 800-829-5253
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
May 23, 2017
Rain, rain, rain go away and come back another day could be the theme but we will take what mother nature gives us. We have been receiving good amounts of rain since Sunday and it really came down about 2 this morning. It is currently still raining at 9:20 AM which is making any fishing nearly impossible. With all the rain that we are getting the flow schedule that Duke has in place is keeping the Tuckasegee over 800 CFS in Cullowhee. Lets hope that we do get a break so we are not in a flooding situation.
Tight Lines!
Rain, rain, rain go away and come back another day could be the theme but we will take what mother nature gives us. We have been receiving good amounts of rain since Sunday and it really came down about 2 this morning. It is currently still raining at 9:20 AM which is making any fishing nearly impossible. With all the rain that we are getting the flow schedule that Duke has in place is keeping the Tuckasegee over 800 CFS in Cullowhee. Lets hope that we do get a break so we are not in a flooding situation.
Tight Lines!
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Saturday May 20, 2017
Hook, Line, and Drinker Festival today! Festival starts at noon and runs until 4:30 PM this afternoon. Festival has two bands, craft beer, and of course the best fly fishing vendors from the area. Festival is free so come by and see us.
The fishing should be great this weekend. It feels like summer right now and we have not hit June yet. We have good flow rates in the Tuck and the other waters are great. The East Fork is scheduled to run at 10 AM with the West Fork scheduled for 4 PM.
Get out and throw some Yellow Sallies or a Yellow Humpy! The trout are rising to yellow flies right now. Girdle bugs are still a great choice for the tail waters.
Tight Lines!
Hook, Line, and Drinker Festival today! Festival starts at noon and runs until 4:30 PM this afternoon. Festival has two bands, craft beer, and of course the best fly fishing vendors from the area. Festival is free so come by and see us.
The fishing should be great this weekend. It feels like summer right now and we have not hit June yet. We have good flow rates in the Tuck and the other waters are great. The East Fork is scheduled to run at 10 AM with the West Fork scheduled for 4 PM.
Get out and throw some Yellow Sallies or a Yellow Humpy! The trout are rising to yellow flies right now. Girdle bugs are still a great choice for the tail waters.
Tight Lines!
Monday, May 15, 2017
Monday May 15, 2017
Looks like we are in store for an awesome day of weather and you should be on the water. Expect a good amount of current flow on the Tuckasegee River today since Duke Energy is flowing both East and West Forks today.
We have seen some great trout caught and released last week. We have had some very successful trips with numbers and size recently. The Yellow Sallies made a spectacular show last evening around 8 PM in Bradley Fork so we can say that it is time to hit the water. We are on the verge of some really nice dry fly fishing and if just happen to be in the water when it happens you could experience an unforgettable outing.
I certainly would be armed with some Yellow Sallies or at worst yellow body flies of your choice. We are still seeing Quill Gordons and some Drakes are hatching out. Don't be surprised if you see a large Stone Fly in the area.
The DH fishery is still primarily subsurface. Mop flies along with Woolly Buggers will excite a strike but don't hesitate to change if the bite is slow. The late evening bite can be great on the dry fly and you usually have the water to yourself.
Tight Lines!
Looks like we are in store for an awesome day of weather and you should be on the water. Expect a good amount of current flow on the Tuckasegee River today since Duke Energy is flowing both East and West Forks today.
We have seen some great trout caught and released last week. We have had some very successful trips with numbers and size recently. The Yellow Sallies made a spectacular show last evening around 8 PM in Bradley Fork so we can say that it is time to hit the water. We are on the verge of some really nice dry fly fishing and if just happen to be in the water when it happens you could experience an unforgettable outing.
I certainly would be armed with some Yellow Sallies or at worst yellow body flies of your choice. We are still seeing Quill Gordons and some Drakes are hatching out. Don't be surprised if you see a large Stone Fly in the area.
The DH fishery is still primarily subsurface. Mop flies along with Woolly Buggers will excite a strike but don't hesitate to change if the bite is slow. The late evening bite can be great on the dry fly and you usually have the water to yourself.
Tight Lines!
Saturday, May 13, 2017
May 13, 2017
We got some pretty strong thunderstorms yesterday evening but they got thru the area pretty quickly. The rain fall should not affect the water levels that much today. We are looking at a high of 71 degrees today with a 62% chance of rain. All in all it looks like a pretty good day to fish.
You can expect a West Fork release all day today with an East Fork Release occurring at 3 PM today. The East Fork release should not negatively impact any wading today. I am predicting a good amount of anglers on the water today and even a few drift boats making their way to a takeout.
I am hearing many stories of what is and isn't working. Eggs are the ticket for some people, buggers are working well, girdle bugs are always a good choice, and worm patterns. Dry fly activity is taking place late evenings and that is a fun time to have the river to yourself and cast to rising trout.
Yellow Sallies are showing up in mountain streams right now and you can land trout top water with a yellow body dry fly. Watch out for snakes as you make your way to these areas as we are guest in their home. We are seeing a few ants crawling and even a few small grasshoppers.
My advice is to get out if you can and fish! You can't catch them if your fly is not in the water.
Tight Lines!
We got some pretty strong thunderstorms yesterday evening but they got thru the area pretty quickly. The rain fall should not affect the water levels that much today. We are looking at a high of 71 degrees today with a 62% chance of rain. All in all it looks like a pretty good day to fish.
You can expect a West Fork release all day today with an East Fork Release occurring at 3 PM today. The East Fork release should not negatively impact any wading today. I am predicting a good amount of anglers on the water today and even a few drift boats making their way to a takeout.
I am hearing many stories of what is and isn't working. Eggs are the ticket for some people, buggers are working well, girdle bugs are always a good choice, and worm patterns. Dry fly activity is taking place late evenings and that is a fun time to have the river to yourself and cast to rising trout.
Yellow Sallies are showing up in mountain streams right now and you can land trout top water with a yellow body dry fly. Watch out for snakes as you make your way to these areas as we are guest in their home. We are seeing a few ants crawling and even a few small grasshoppers.
My advice is to get out if you can and fish! You can't catch them if your fly is not in the water.
Tight Lines!
Thursday, May 11, 2017
05/11/2017
The Tuck flow is getting right since the rain water has left the area and the river is very wadable. The Tuck fished very well yesterday as we had tremendous success on buggers. I was hoping to see more top water action but not to many insects were hatching.
We are seeing some Yellow Sallies in the smaller streams and you can start taking trout with some yellow dries. Mosses Creek fished well for us as did the Cherokee General Waters and Straight Fork. Most of the fish were taken on yellow dries.
We are seeing a fair amount of snakes in some places so be aware of your surroundings. Also we are seeing some ants and hoppers along some trails so I would not be opposed to drifting and ant.
Tight Lines!
The Tuck flow is getting right since the rain water has left the area and the river is very wadable. The Tuck fished very well yesterday as we had tremendous success on buggers. I was hoping to see more top water action but not to many insects were hatching.
We are seeing some Yellow Sallies in the smaller streams and you can start taking trout with some yellow dries. Mosses Creek fished well for us as did the Cherokee General Waters and Straight Fork. Most of the fish were taken on yellow dries.
We are seeing a fair amount of snakes in some places so be aware of your surroundings. Also we are seeing some ants and hoppers along some trails so I would not be opposed to drifting and ant.
Tight Lines!
Saturday, May 6, 2017
May 6, 2017
Good Saturday morning! We woke up to temps in the 30's this morning but we should be warming up to around 60 or so today. We do have a chance of showers today but it is slim. We have gotten our fair share of rain this week and that is a welcome thing. The streams are running full or above full right now so be prepared for some higher water levels. Duke has posted no generation Sunday from either fork so that will allow some people to hit the Tuck and wade fish safely, however; they are running from both forks today until 11:59 PM..
Today is WCU Graduation Day and I would like to say congratulations to everyone that is graduating! At Blackrock we have gotten to know many of you and we wish everyone the very best. Thank you for all of your business and friendship while being a student at WCU. We look forward to seeing you when you come to visit.
Tight Lines!
Good Saturday morning! We woke up to temps in the 30's this morning but we should be warming up to around 60 or so today. We do have a chance of showers today but it is slim. We have gotten our fair share of rain this week and that is a welcome thing. The streams are running full or above full right now so be prepared for some higher water levels. Duke has posted no generation Sunday from either fork so that will allow some people to hit the Tuck and wade fish safely, however; they are running from both forks today until 11:59 PM..
Today is WCU Graduation Day and I would like to say congratulations to everyone that is graduating! At Blackrock we have gotten to know many of you and we wish everyone the very best. Thank you for all of your business and friendship while being a student at WCU. We look forward to seeing you when you come to visit.
Tight Lines!
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017
The Tuckasegee River in Jackson County is flowing rather high this morning even with Duke scheduled to turn off the East Fork at midnight yesterday. It has continued to rise all morning which is making any wade trips on that fishery next to impossible.
They did stock yesterday which wraps up our spring stocking for the DH season. You can also find other stocking dates for hatchery supported waters in Jackson County at ncwildlife.org under the fishing link.
Scotts Creek is fishable but it is a bit off colored. I did observe a fair amount of insect activity this morning which should lead to some action. I would try a dry dropper rig in this location.
The waters in the GSMNP are clear but are still up a bit. We have done well fishing the bottom as the trout seem to be holding tight.
Tight Lines!
The Tuckasegee River in Jackson County is flowing rather high this morning even with Duke scheduled to turn off the East Fork at midnight yesterday. It has continued to rise all morning which is making any wade trips on that fishery next to impossible.
They did stock yesterday which wraps up our spring stocking for the DH season. You can also find other stocking dates for hatchery supported waters in Jackson County at ncwildlife.org under the fishing link.
Scotts Creek is fishable but it is a bit off colored. I did observe a fair amount of insect activity this morning which should lead to some action. I would try a dry dropper rig in this location.
The waters in the GSMNP are clear but are still up a bit. We have done well fishing the bottom as the trout seem to be holding tight.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
NC Wildlife is scheduled to stock the Tuckasegee DH Section in Jackson County today! This will be the last scheduled stocking of the DH water until October. We are looking at several thousand Rainbow, Non-Native Brook Trout, and Brown Trout ready to take your fly but you have to be here.
Duke is flowing from both East and West Forks today but it looks like we should get a West Fork Flow for most of the day on Wednesday. Wednesday is looking like a great day to hit the water as we have some rain and the potential for some 30's coming up this weekend.
I got to fish the Davidson River this weekend and I had a great time. I did however see six water snakes. I also seen one Yellow Sally so that makes a total of two last week. We are getting close to some good dry fly fishing.
I recommend Girdle Bugs and stone fly patterns. These are working well in most watersheds right now. Always be ready for a good hatch since one could happen at anytime right now.
Tight Lines!
NC Wildlife is scheduled to stock the Tuckasegee DH Section in Jackson County today! This will be the last scheduled stocking of the DH water until October. We are looking at several thousand Rainbow, Non-Native Brook Trout, and Brown Trout ready to take your fly but you have to be here.
Duke is flowing from both East and West Forks today but it looks like we should get a West Fork Flow for most of the day on Wednesday. Wednesday is looking like a great day to hit the water as we have some rain and the potential for some 30's coming up this weekend.
I got to fish the Davidson River this weekend and I had a great time. I did however see six water snakes. I also seen one Yellow Sally so that makes a total of two last week. We are getting close to some good dry fly fishing.
I recommend Girdle Bugs and stone fly patterns. These are working well in most watersheds right now. Always be ready for a good hatch since one could happen at anytime right now.
Tight Lines!
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