October 9, 2017


We received several inches of rain this weekend forcing many of the streams to rise to the highest levels of the year.  Right now in Jackson County, the Tuckasegee is flowing at 1,110 CFS and Duke is scheduled to release water from both East and West Forks on a non-stop schedule.  If we get a break in the rain for a day or so, we will be able to fish some water but that is all dependent on rainfall.  the good thing is that we need the water and it will also give us an early fall leaf cleansing that we were in need of.

I recommend staying in a tying flies due to safety concerns.  I know that some people travel a long ways to get here, but it better not to fish and make it back home than to fish and turn belly up downstream. 

If you are tying, Woolly Buggers and Rubber Leg nymphs are good for the delayed harvest streams. Tie up some Orange Dries for the park and you should be in good shape.

Tight Lines!