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Tennessee Tailwaters Stream Report – May 30, 2012

Fly Fishing Report

Updated Every Tuesday:    May 29th, 2012

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Brown Trout Release

Water Conditions:

South Holston Release Schedule

Watauga Release Schedule

Hatches:  Midges, Sulphurs, BWO’s, Caddis,

Fly Suggestions:  Midge Clusters, Sparrow Midge, Zebra Midge (Red and Black), Black Fly Larva, CDC Comparaduns (BWO and Sulphur), PMD Silloutte Dun, Split Cases (PMD and BWO), Klinkhammer Emerger (Sulphur and BWO), Elk Hair Caddis (Tan, Peacock, Yellow), Stimulators (Yellow, Olive Peacock), Peacock Caddis, Braid Pupae (Black and Tan), Flashback Caddis (Hare’s Ear), Tungsten Z-Caddis

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Tight Lines

General Information: Flows will more than likely remain similar with generation relaxing as the heavier rainfalls subside. Hatch’s will continue to pick up pace and fish will become re-acquainted with the bugs they will also come more selective on the realism of you fly and they are already accustomed to wanting the perfect drift. Longer leaders are a must on the South Holston as the water levels lower and the hatch’s turn on.

The terrestrial action will continue to pick up, so make sure to keep an eye out for fish feeding under limbs or grassy banks. Polarized sunglasses make sight fishing possible and actually enjoyable so stop in one of our shops to fitted for the right pair. Remember the most expensive pair might not always be the best for you. Big fish, like all others, enjoy terrestrial so be prepared for some explosive strikes and some even more fearsome battles. With fish having more water to move in and usually more current to use to their advantage it is very important that we have the right equipment for the job. One of the

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Get out and Fish!

most important pieces of this puzzle is a good reel with a solid drag system. One great option is the Lamson Velocity. With a superb drag system that is super smooth, and to top it all off it is all in a waterproof housing. This reel will control your line no matter if the fish is coming or going.

Projected Conditions: As summer temps start to move their way in expect flows to be more to a minimum on both rivers. As this happens expect drift and presentation to become more and more important. Mend, Mend, Mend! Whether from a boat or standing waist deep, setting up your drift can tip the scales in your favor.
Coming off the Holiday weekend expect numbers of anglers to be less but by no means gone. Choose your approaches wisely and get out there and fish. They aren’t going to catch themselves!!

Tennessee Tailwaters Stream Report – April 24, 2012

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.