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Follow along with Foscoe as he shares his flyfishing adventures in the freshwater streams of North Carolina and Tennessee. Foscoe posts to this blog regularly so be sure to check back often or subsribe to our newsletter for digest updates.
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report December 10th, 2009
South Holston and Watauga Tailwaters Fishing Report
On the South Holston, oddly enough, there have still been quite a few sulphurs hatching. Most of which have been weather related during warmer sunny days. As the colder weather approaches us, look for more Blue Winged Olive action. Finish reading this tale >>
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report November 10th, 2009
November has arrived and that means tail-water fishermen should have plenty of tiny midges and blue wing olive imitations in their boxes. Anglers should be looking for blue wing hatches coming off in the afternoon, while the midges are more consistent throughout the day. Finish reading this tale >>
Favorite Brook Trout Streams
Last night we left the shop early to get some fishing in on one of our favorite brook trout streams. Being wild fish, these little fellas were not very picky.
After tying on a size 16 caddis pattern with some CDC wings I didn’t change flies till I caught a nice rhododendron bush. The fish were eager to rise as long as they didn’t see me.
The brookies are starting to get their spawning colors, and in some of the pools it was like looking into a tropical aquarium. All in all it was a great afternoon on one of my favorite streams.
Big Ups From a Foscoe Fishing Customer
Matt Maness had another great day with Mr. Neil on the Watauga River.
Mr. Neil writes, “Thanks again for the top notch advice and guidance you gave my dad and I. The Watauga is hard to beat for any river in the southeast, and look forward to gettin’ back up there real soon. Shoot an E-mail if you’re around the Tuck anytime. We’ll try to put you on some of those tailwater Smallmouths. Take care buddy.”
In this picture, Mr. Neil shows off a nice Watauga River Brown Trout.
Mr. Poston Had an Awesome Day on the River
Nothing makes our day like a great day of fishing and getting emails from customers about what a great time they had.
Mr. Poston paired up with our Fishing Guide Matt Maness for a day on the Watauga Tailwater. Check out his comments and pictures below.
“Hey Matt! Thanks again for an awesome day on the river! My son talked about it all the way to Blowing Rock, then fell sound asleep rest of the way!!”
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- Mr. Poston with an awesome brown trout caught on the Watauga with Matt Maness.
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- Young Mr. Poston landed this big rainbow on the Watauga with Matt Maness.
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- Ty Poston showing off a great rainbow trout on the Watauga tailwater.
Small Stream Fishing Tips
The fall is a great time to fish small wild streams, a good bit of the shrubs have died back from the frosts and you can get to areas you could’t normally in the summer.
The fish in these areas are typically very healthy and willing to eat just about any fluffy dry fly that comes their way. They are spooky so light tippet (6X or 7X) and light presentations are important.
You can expect 6 to 9 inch fish with the possibility of a 10 inch plus so a 2 or 3 weight 6 to 7 foot rod is my weapon of choice. Remeber these are fragile fisheries so be overly delicate handling the fish and ALWAYS RELEASE! Good Fishing!
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report October 9th, 2009
It’s that time of year again! Cool day time temperatures, changing leaf color, and bluebird days all give way to great fishing conditions! We have experienced heavy rainfall the past couple of weeks and it has given us perfect water levels and even better water temperatures! Finish reading this tale >>
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report September 11th, 2009
On the Holston, there has been a consistent sulphur hatch at high water around 3 pm and lasting a couple of hours. Size 16-18 sulphur comparadun patterns are working well. Blue wing olives are coming off in size 18-20. As usual the tiny flies are present – black flies and midges – as well as scuds. On the Watauga, craneflys are coming off in size 18 or 20, and some blue wing olives are starting to fly around. They have more of a grey color rather than the olive green. Sporadic caddis activity along with the random big sulphur (sz. 14). Midges and small nymph rigs will always bring some fish to hand. Finish reading this tale >>
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report August 14th, 2009
On the South Holston Tailwaters there is an abundance of Sulphur mayflies in the 16 to 20 size range. Fish patterns that imitate cripples and emergers as well as the adult fly. Terrestrials are working well and midges fished deep will produce fish. On the Watauga Tailwaters, we are still seeing some intermittent sulphurs and caddis, but the name of the game right now is terrestrials. Ants, beetles, and hoppers are all on fire this time of year, especially under trees and near the banks. Fishing midges deep in 2 or 3 fly rigs are also a safe bet. Finish reading this tale >>
Blue Ridge Mountain Fishing Report June 26th, 2009
Finally after years of drought the Blue Ridge Mountains experienced a very wet spring with some areas receiving almost 10 inches during the month of May. The rain of the spring has provided excellent stream water levels for the beginning of the summer. Finish reading this tale >>
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