October 25, 2017

Water levels are still high in many of our tail waters but some streams are close to being able to fish and I expect them to be good to go by days end or sooner.  Hit smaller streams in the National Park or even the Raven Fork in Cherokee.  The Tuckasegee is still flowing over 1000 CFS in Jackson County and it is even higher in Swain County.

It does feel more like fall with some frost in the area this morning.  We are expecting an even colder night this evening so another frost is in store.  Expect sunny conditions with a pretty good temperature swing in the day.

I still would be throwing some dries in the smaller streams.  The trout seem eager to eat a well placed and well drifted fly regardless of fly size.  Nymphing may be the ticket in higher water.  Try a double rig with a small fluorocarbon tippet in the 6x range to cut thru the water column.  I like using a Prince Nymph with a Frenchie right now.

Tight Lines!