UPDATED EVERY FRIDAY: July 20, 2012
WATER CONDITIONS:
French Broad and Nolichucky rivers are still murky with 1.5′ to 2′ visibility. Water temperature varying in the 70′s. Water level is slightly above normal.
Water watch:
FLY SUGGESTIONS:
Wiggle Minnows, Crawfish, Clousers, Leach patterns.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
When water conditions are muddy and off color, try fishing the banks and shallow shoals where visibility is a little better. It’s also a good idea to check the water conditions on headwater streams to see where the water is coming from. For example, the Swannanoa river contributes a significant amount of silt into the French Broad. So, while it may be chocolate milk downstream of the Swannanoa, the water clarity may be better upstream of the confluence.
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PROJECTED CONDITIONS:
The French Broad and Nolichucky rivers are still clearing up. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 90′s with scattered thunderstorms, lows in the mid 70′s.
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GEAR SUGGESTIONS:
Rod: Fast Action comparable to Scott “S” Series rods 8’6”–9’ 6wt.
Leader: 9-12’ 2x-4x 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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