Updated Every Tuesday:

March 19th, 2013

Release Schedule:

South Holston Release Schedule

Watauga River Wilbur Dam Release Schedule

Hatches:

Midges in the am

Blue Wing Olives, and some sporadic Sulphurs (Holston)

Small black caddis and some larger tan and olive

Larger brown caddis

Fly Suggestions:

Midge Clusters (sz 18-24), Brook’s Sprout Gray and Black (sz 22-24)/Zebra Midge (sz 20-24), Miracle Nymphs (sz 20-24)CDC Comparadun BWO(sz 16-22}, Sulphur (sz 14-18), BWO Klink (sz 20-22), BWO Parachute Quill (sz 18-24)/Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle (sz 16-22), Serendipidy (sz 16-18)/Black Braid Pupae (sz 14-16),  Mighty May BWO (sz 18-20)/Sculpzilla, Articulated Leech Black and Olive, Crispy Sculpin

General Information:

Hatches have stayed consistent with Sulphurs showing there pretty yellow selves in more areas. BWO are still the main fare on both rivers, but there is an abundance of sub surface food moving around. Small to medium fish have been looking up for the midges and hatches as they come off, but the bigger fish have been hanging in troughs looking for larger nymphs and streamers to be swung their way. That being said have a rod ready for the fish feeding on the dry flies but put most of your work in on your faster action nymph rod.

Gear recommendations:

Scott S4 8’6  5wt–Great for casting lighter leaders into wind greater distance.

Simms G3 Guide Waders–Great Breathable Gortex Wader with 5 layer protection

Seaguar Florocarbon Tippet–6x&7x are a must. Stealthy presentation with delicate flies

Projected Conditions:

We are looking at temperatures to cool over the next couple of days as a welcome to spring. With that happening look for most of the surface activity to happen in the early afternoon. Fish are likely to be feeding on the nymphs all day but if you are gunning for some surface activity 12p-4p are going to be your best bets. Look for flows to stay consistent on these rivers over the next week which will allow for some great wading on the Holston and good levels for floating the Watauga. When floating, streamers can be a great way to move big fish. Give us a call and have one of our professionals show you their favorite techniques!

HOT FLY:

BWO Parachute Quill sz 18-24