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Following are trip reports from Scott, please e-mail him at
scott@wnctrout.com
for more info!
March 08
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Delayed Harvest
Streams - The DH streams were stocked heavily the
first week of March and are full of fish. Of course they are getting a bit
wiser everyday and tougher to catch the longer they are in there.
Last week I fished and or guided on several area DH streams and they all
seem to have been stocked well. Lots of big fish in this stocking
from what I've seen. Present your fly to them correctly on the first
cast and they will eat I assure you. These DH streams are a great
place to your fishing "fix" during the winter. It doesn't matter if
you are new to trout fishing or a seasoned angler these streams can provide
fun for every type of angler.
Wild Trout
Streams - The Wild Trout Streams are fishing pretty
tough right now. The fish are in their winter patterns and really are
only eating when they have to eat. During the middle of the day is your
best bet to get into wild trout right now, sleep in a little later and then
fish the "heat" of the day for best results. Keep you eyes open for
mid day hatches of Quill Gordons. If you see them hatching give a nice
fluffy Adams dry fly a shot. I think you'll be surprised how fish will
rise to dry flies all winter long!
Hatchery Supported
Streams - HS Streams are closed the month of March
until the first Saturday in April.
Smallies -
Well the smallie season is just around
the corner. In fact some of the hard core smallie guys are starting
to catch some. Most of them are being caught using jigs and worms worked
extremely slow. Smallie fishing this time of year is tough, be patient
and slow down is the key! But April is just around the corner and things
should be heating up.
September 07 - For more reports check out
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We'll it's September already, summer is nearly
over. Just a few more weeks of this hot dry weather and then the cooler
temps should start moving in. In fact while camping on the river last
weekend I had to put on a long sleeve t-shirt for the first time in a long
time. Cooler temps will bring hot fishing though. As the waters
cool the smallies will slow on the top water bite and eventually slow down
for the winter. But as you probably know the trout fishing will heat
up.
Area tailraces are continuing to fish great,
terrestrials are the fly of choice this time of year. Some BWO hatches
here and there but for the most part it's hopper/dropper time. Plopping
beetles, ants and big hoppers has worked well for the past few weeks and
will continue into the fall months.
On the local wild trout streams, again hoppers,
beetles and ants have been producing some really nice fish. The stream
levels are on the rise with the rains we had late last week and will continue
to improve. It's a great time of year to head deep into the woods
in search of those wild trout.
Local Hatchery Supported streams have also
been fishing fairly well. Like all HS streams you need to get away
from the big over fished stocked holes and do a little fish "hunting".
Many hold over trout willing to eat your fly, just get away from the easy
access points.
Delayed Harvest streams are fished out for
the most part. Few trout here and there but for the most part they
have been fished hard. But October is just around the corner and the
regs will change back to Catch and Release. This year the change date
is Oct. 6.
We have been booking many trips for floating
the Tuck during the DH season. If you have always wanted to catch
large trout using big streamers this is the trip for you. Or if you
are more interested in one of those 50+ fish days, we'll hook you up with
some nymph patterns that the trout just can resist. Either way it's
time to get your date booked as soon as possible, our calendar is filling
quickly.
August 07
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I've been lucky enough to spend many
days on the water this month. At this point I'm not sure how many
days so far but I can tell you one thing..... fishing is GOOD! From
the high mountain brook trout streams to the warm water smallmouth bass
rivers the water levels are really low but the fish are active and hungry.
Last weekend (Aug 17,18 and 19) I spent two
days rowing our local smallie river and one day chasing brookies way up in
the hills. Had good days all three days with several nice smallies landed
on top water poppers using the fly rod. Poppers of choice a size 6
white popper. Nothing fancy popper wise but the trick has been long
drag free drifts. On the brookie stream trip we were able to trick many
brookies into eating our flies. Elk Hair Caddis flies produced nice
fish all day long.
Delayed Harvest
Streams - The DH streams are warm and mostly void
of fish right now. I suggest going somewhere else this time of year.
The regulations will change back to Catch and Release on October 6, 2007
and we'll be ready. If you want to see what all the fuss is about,
drop me a line and we'll get your date booked.
Wild Trout
Streams - The Wild Trout Streams are extremely low right
now but fishing great. The fish are hungry, but they are really really
spooky. Now is the time of the year for great presentation, extra stealth
and long leaders. Now is a great time to wet wade your favorite wild
stream with a small box of flies. We've been having success plopping
beetles and hopper in the center of the pool and letting the trout come to
the fly rather than trying to cast to the fish. It's all about presentation
this time of the year, if you are spooking fish..... slow down, add some
lighter tipper, downsize your fly and your odds will be much better.
Hatchery Supported
Streams - HS Streams are warm, low and mostly fished
out right now. A few fish are still holding on but for the most part
the HS streams have been fished out. Not saying a few big hold overs
can't be caught right now but with the low warm water, these fish are tough
to catch.
Smallies -
IT's SMALLIE TIME!!!! Not only smallie
time but smallies on top water poppers!! Our spring has been incredible
and summer is following suit. Yes the rivers are low but the smallies
don't seem to mind. Many 25+ fish days so far this season already.
June 07 -
For more reports check out
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Delayed Harvest
Streams - The DH streams change from Catch and Release
to Catch and Keep on June 2nd this year. It will not take long for
them to be cleaned out. I suggest going somewhere else this time of
year. Although we have had a great DH season with lots of big
trout being caught all winter long. The regs will change back to Catch
and Release on October 6, 2007 and we'll be ready. If you want to
see what all the fuss is about, drop me a line and we'll get your date booked.
Wild Trout Streams - The Wild Trout Streams are
fishing great right now now. The fish are hungry, the water is low
and they are getting more spooky everyday. Now is the time of the
year for great presentation, extra stealth and long leaders. Now is
a great time to wet wade your favorite wild stream with a small box of flies.
No use carrying 1,000 flies, just a few Elk Hair Caddis, Parachute Adams
and you'll be set. It's all about presentation this time of the year,
if you are spooking fish..... slow down, add some lighter tipper, downsize
your fly and your odds will be much better.
Hatchery Supported Streams - HS Streams are in full
bloom right now. Lots of fish, lots of fishermen and plenty of water
to fish. NC is blessed with so many HS streams, get out and do a little
hiking and you are sure to find some solitude. Never over look
fishing streamers in the HS streams. These fish see lots of fishermen
and offering but they have a had time turning down a big juicy baitfish
pattern.
Smallies -
IT's SMALLIE TIME!!!! Summer time
is here and so are the top water smallies. We have been having an incredible
spring / summer so far. Lots and lots of nice smallies on top water
poppers! Give us a call and we'll get you set up on a smallie trip that
you'll never forget.
Look for some new pictures to be added over
the next few weeks. I've got some very nice fish pics, just haven't
had the time to get them loaded onto the site.
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