December 26, 2017
We certainly hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas! It is time for us to get back at it here at Blackrock Outdoor Company as many of you will be on the water. Speaking of the water, the Tuckasegee DH Section in Jackson County is flowing a pretty good clip of 488 CFS; however, expect that number to rise as we go throughout the day. Duke is running the East Fork from 6am till 4pm today. As the water rises try working the edges of the river.
We have potential weather heading our way towards the end of the week. Snow? Well that is the million dollar question. We are expecting a pretty good cool down around New Years Day with lows predicted in the single digits. This will affect the trout's behavior so be willing to adapt your approach.
We will be closed December 31st and January 1st for the New Years Holiday.
Tight Lines!
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
December 20, 2017
We are in a rain pattern but it looks like it will move out soon giving way to some Christmas fishing! Most of the lingering snow has deposited into the water table hopefully giving us a surplus come spring. The ground is soft making for tricky conditions egressing to and from the water so proceed with caution.
We will be open Christmas Eve from 10am until 2pm. Most of our employees have family gatherings in the early afternoon hours Christmas Eve. We will reopen December 26th.
Tight Lines!
We are in a rain pattern but it looks like it will move out soon giving way to some Christmas fishing! Most of the lingering snow has deposited into the water table hopefully giving us a surplus come spring. The ground is soft making for tricky conditions egressing to and from the water so proceed with caution.
We will be open Christmas Eve from 10am until 2pm. Most of our employees have family gatherings in the early afternoon hours Christmas Eve. We will reopen December 26th.
Tight Lines!
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
December 13, 2017
Winter decided to show itself with some large amounts of snow blanketing the are this past weekend. A few people hit the water with some decent success but all in all most people stayed off the roads.
The Tuckasegee River flow rate has not been kind to wade fishermen. Duke is running both forks on a regular basis making for floating a much better option. Understand that Duke Emerge does not have a set release schedule for December so change is constant.
The GSMNP has slowed down with the much colder conditions. Water temperatures are coming in between 34-35 degrees. Mid-day fishing is best here and I like black nymphs. I tend to go the opposite of everyone else and fish bigger but small is best if you are after numbers.
Dress is layers and keep a change of clothes just incase the water looks like a good swimming hole. Toe warmers and hand warmers can make you day a lot more comfortable plus I like keeping a hand towel tucked inside my waders so I can dry my hand off after releasing trout. Simple but yet makes a good difference.
We now have gift cards available for purchase on our website. These are for guided trips and they make good gifts.
Tight Line!
Winter decided to show itself with some large amounts of snow blanketing the are this past weekend. A few people hit the water with some decent success but all in all most people stayed off the roads. The Tuckasegee River flow rate has not been kind to wade fishermen. Duke is running both forks on a regular basis making for floating a much better option. Understand that Duke Emerge does not have a set release schedule for December so change is constant.
The GSMNP has slowed down with the much colder conditions. Water temperatures are coming in between 34-35 degrees. Mid-day fishing is best here and I like black nymphs. I tend to go the opposite of everyone else and fish bigger but small is best if you are after numbers.
Dress is layers and keep a change of clothes just incase the water looks like a good swimming hole. Toe warmers and hand warmers can make you day a lot more comfortable plus I like keeping a hand towel tucked inside my waders so I can dry my hand off after releasing trout. Simple but yet makes a good difference.
We now have gift cards available for purchase on our website. These are for guided trips and they make good gifts.
Tight Line!
Saturday, December 2, 2017
December 2, 2017
The countdown to Christmas Day has begun for many but take some time to hit the water when you can. This morning Duke Energy started releasing water form the East Fork at 5am and the West Fork will release water at noon today. Expect the water levels to rise and later in the day it may be best suited for float fishing. Just keep an eye and don't put yourself in a bad spot while wading.
We have been having great success on Y2K's, Woolly Buggers, and Girdle Bugs fished along the bottom with a jigging motion. Streamers are also taking some good trout. The Circus Peanut has done really well for several people.
Orvis has some great deals on rod packages until December 31st. Rod outfits start as low as $145 plus tax! We also have several packs and fly boxes which makes for great gifts.
Tight Lines!
The countdown to Christmas Day has begun for many but take some time to hit the water when you can. This morning Duke Energy started releasing water form the East Fork at 5am and the West Fork will release water at noon today. Expect the water levels to rise and later in the day it may be best suited for float fishing. Just keep an eye and don't put yourself in a bad spot while wading.
We have been having great success on Y2K's, Woolly Buggers, and Girdle Bugs fished along the bottom with a jigging motion. Streamers are also taking some good trout. The Circus Peanut has done really well for several people.
Orvis has some great deals on rod packages until December 31st. Rod outfits start as low as $145 plus tax! We also have several packs and fly boxes which makes for great gifts.
Tight Lines!
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