Archive for April 2012

Delayed Harvest Stream Report – April 30, 2012

by Charlie Downs · Comments (0)

30 Apr

Fly Fishing Report

Updated Every Monday : 4-30-12

Water Conditions: Temp: aprox. 55*

CFS: http://www.boatingbeta.com/runs/flows/green

Some areas received quite a lot of rain last week, I had a little over an inch in my gauge in Weaverville, Spring Ck. Was still high and muddy on Sun., Shelton-Laurel higher than normal and a good bit off-color but fishable. I hiked Dupont on Fri. and the Little River did not seem to be higher than normal, guess they didn’t get the heavy rains we did here.

Hatches: still seeing plenty of black caddis, some sulphers and yellow sallies

Fly Suggestions: I’m still catching a lot of fish on yellow or pink micro spawn egg patterns, also super dupers in sizes 14 and 16, an olive streamer with rubber legs will get their attention in dingy, fast water.

General Information: DH waters will be restocked next week so get ready for a new crop of trout looking for a “teachable moment”. Remember, if you have a question about a particular DH stream just call either of our CWO shops.

Projected Conditions: Not much chance of rain in the 10 day extended forecast so stream levels are likely to continue to drop for the foreseeable future, highs to be in the low to mid 80s, warm nights, we’ll have to start getting on the streams earlier it seems.

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Categories : Delayed Harvest Waters, Stream Reports

Smallmouth Bass on French Broad River – April 27, 2012

by Galen Kipar · Comments (0)

27 Apr

Stream Report for Asheville and WNC:

UPDATED EVERY FRIDAY: April 2012

WATER CONDITIONS: French Broad River was clearing up, but since the recent heavy rain, expect chocolate milk for at least a couple days.

Waterwatch:

This muddy picture was taken Thursday evening 4/26/12 near Long Shoals.

FLY SUGGESTIONS: Crawfish Patterns, Clousers, Poppers, Green and Black Streamers.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Smallmouth Bass can often be found in sections of river where plenty of underwater structure is present. Rocks, trees, bridge pilings etc. are fishy locations to focus on. Depending on temperatures, fish will fluctuate between deep pools and shallow water. Work the seams and deep pools with plenty of weight to get your flies down. The faster the current, the more weight you’ll need to get your rig down fast. In the warmer temperatures, try throwing poppers to the banks and under over-hanging tree branches.

PROJECTED CONDITIONS: Rising temperatures as the week progresses will turn fishing back on in the mornings. Typical scattered showers are in the forecast. As soon as the water clears to 2′ visibility, the green light is back on and fishing should be at it’s annual climax!
GEAR SUGGESTIONS:

Rod: 8’6”–9’ 6wt, Fast Action comparable to Scott “S” Series rods.

Leader: 9-12’ 3x-5x Florocarbon. Option: Blue Sky furled leader.

Vest: A vest with a work station and plenty of room for big flies. Fishpond Waterdance or comparable.

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Categories : Rods, Smallmouth Bass Waters, Stream Reports, Vests & Packs

Davidson River Fishing Report, Week of Apr 23

by Nick Roberts · Comments (0)

25 Apr

brown 20121 e1335318023867 224x300 Davidson River Fishing Report, Week of Apr 23

This brown ate a gray midge

Updated Every Wednesday: April 25, 2012(This brown ate a gray midge, size 24)

Water Conditions: Normal flows except for after the afternoon rains we’ve had. Davidson River Flow

Hatches: Yellow sallies, midges, caddis (tan and black)

Fly suggestions: Lowe’s midge larva, Little lucy, disco midge, micro stone (yellow and black), elk hair caddis, rock worm caddis, midge emergers in gray, black, brown. San Juan worms.

General Information: Fishing was tough on the one really cold day we had (Monday) but the fish will wake up as the weather warms. Rain washes all kinds of tasty critters into the water. When it’s high and dingy, go deep with a big dark fly.

Projected Conditions: The fish will return to normal feeding patterns once the weather stabilizes. If you do get caught in the rain, make sure you have a good jacket! The Simms G3 jackets are bomb-proof and let you stay out fishing longer than anyone else!

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Categories : Davidson River, Stream Reports

Tennessee Tailwaters Stream Report – April 24, 2012

by Josh Garris · Comments (0)

24 Apr

Fly Fishing Report

Updated Every Tuesday: 4/24/12

Water Conditions: South Holston Release Schedule

Watauga Release Schedule

Hatches: Midges throughout the day with Sulphurs and BWO’s coming off from mid-day on via the South Holston. Throw a bunch of caddis in there as well and then you have the Watauga!

Fly Suggestions: For the Holston I would definitely have some BWO (sz 18-22) and Sulphur (sz 14-18) Comparadun for the mayfly surface activity, but I would also make sure to stock up on Midge Clusters(sz18-22) and Hoola Midges (sz 20-24) for the periods of slow mayfly activity. On the Watauga I would have some heavier Golden Stones(sz 12-16) and Eggs/San Juan (sz 10-18) for the faster/deeper runs, and plenty of Peacock Caddis (sz 14-20) for the surface.

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South Holston Brown

General Information: Always know the generation schedule and how it will affect where you are fishing. With the TVA relaxing on their generation schedule, the South Holston has mostly been a wade fishery and a great one at that Target specific fish and try to get drag free drifts.. The Watauga is easiest accessed from a boat and it’s a great opportunity to get to see a bunch of water and to take it easy on your legs to boot. Attractor pattern nymphs work great on this river followed by a caddis pupae. Look for medium paced riffles and target the seams and try to get slow drifts. The slower the better and get ready for some explosive strikes. Longer leaders (13′), although more cumbersome, can make a huge difference in your day.

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Target Specific Fish

Projected Conditions: Conditions should stay fairly consistent over the next week with temps hanging in the upper 60’s to 70’s. One exception could be if certain afternoon thunderstorms could murk up feeder streams which can mean a lot of fun with a streamer rod. Try Double Bunnies, and Articulated Leeches on a Sink Tip Line.

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Categories : Stream Reports, Tailwaters

Delayed Harvest Stream Report – April 23, 2012

by Jeff Curtis · Comments (0)

23 Apr

Updated Every Monday: 4/23/12

Water Conditions: Temp 40° CFS 149 (North Mills) Water levels have dropped since the big storms and are at great levels. North Mills Stream Flow Link

Hatches: March Browns, Black and Tan Caddis, Sulphurs, Yellow Sallies

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Big Bow on Delayed Harvest

Fly Suggestions: March Browns, Klinkhammer, Headlight Caddis, Wooly Buggers, Zonkers

General Information: Delayed Harvest streams are fishing great this week. Still loads of fish. With higher water levels, consider using Simms Wading Staff. Also, don’t forget your split shot. Fish are looking up and hitting dry flies more and more. What a great time to get on the water.

Projected Conditions: Temps will be warming up throughout the week and DH fish are taking naturals.

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Categories : Delayed Harvest Waters, Stream Reports

Tags : Black And Tan, Browns, Cfs, Dh, Dry Flies, Fish, Fishing, Fly, Great Time, Klinkhammer, Nbsp, simms, Split Shot, Storms, Stream Flow, Stream Report, Streams, Tan Caddis, Wading Staff, Water Conditions, Water Levels, Wooly Buggers, Yellow Sallies

Delayed Harvest Stream Report – April 20, 2012

by Jeff Curtis · Comments (0)

20 Apr

Updated Every Monday: 4/16/12

Water Conditions: Temp 42° CFS 196 (North Mills) – water levels are high and very fishable North Mills Stream Flow Link

Hatches: Tan Caddis, March Browns, Midges

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Delayed Harvest Fishing

Fly Suggestions: Elk Hair Caddis, March Brown, Caddis Pupae, Egg Patterns, Wooly Buggers

General Information: Delayed harvest waters are fishing great. The fish are still taking egg patterns and San Juan Worms, but they are starting to take more and more naturals. An 8’6” Scott A4 works 4-5wt works great on these streams. Definitely try a two fly rig – make sure to get those nymphs down on the bottom of the stream.

Projected Conditions: Water levels should remain on the higher side making streamer fishing productive. As the temps continue to increase, we will see more and more dry fly action.

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