August 7, 2017

The rain has made its way into the North Carolina mountains and it looks like it will be here most of the week.  We are in need of some rain and I am not expecting huge downpours so the stream levels should be fishable if you gear up properly.

I have to admit fishing was a bit slow yesterday as I only landed two trout.  The trout landed was a nice Brook and the other a good healthy Brown so you could say I was after quality.  I got several short strikes and I changed everything except for my rod.  We did have the front coming in and I did not get on the water at first light so that was probably the issue.

Orange has still produced trout most of last week.  I would certainly stick with an Orange Stimulator or Orange Palmer.  I did see a few orange flies last evening as well as a few Yellow Stones.  I am also seeing some large hoppers so don't forget the terrestrials.

All in all I think that after this rain moves out the fishing will be pretty good.  It will certainly help water levels and cool the water off a bit.

Tight Lines!