October 18, 2017

It feels more like fall with this being our coldest morning to date.  That means that the water temps will start to drop to normal levels for this time of the year.  I was in the Tuck guiding Sunday and Monday at that water felt like bathwater. The water in the smaller mountain streams are at good levels and the fish are active.  Good October Caddis hatches are exciting a good top water bite.

The bite on the Tuckasegee DH in Jackson County has been mostly subsurface.  Woolly Buggers and girdle bugs have been working good the past few days.  Frenchies with various collar colors work and black stones have been doing well.  We have noticed that most of the action has been starting after the sun hits the water for a bit.  This Brook Trout was taken and released at 11:03 Sunday.  I like using nymphs with a flash after the sun hits and if the water is clear.  Dark bugs will work best on dark days.

I have been able to fish some, believe it or not, in Bradley Fork.  Yes I said the location at his has not disappointed.  Orange is king!  Orange Palmers, Orange Simulators, and October Caddis are doing well.  I was able to catch and release over 20 trout in 2 hours yesterday.  Friday I landed and released 27 trout in about the same time frame.  I was wearing camo and watching sun angles working pockets and tail outs from a distance.  Excellent drifts are a must to have this kind of success but you can do it.

Tight Lines!