Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby: |
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Foscoe Fishing Company |
Brown Hobson |
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, NC |
Water flow:
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 50 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: All Day
Best stretch: Harper's Creek up from Mortimer
Best access point: Explore any of the areas right off the main road through the both the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Smoky as well as the side trails. The Wilson Creek area can get confusing so be sure to come by the shop and ask for directions.
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Winter Stone Midges
Fish species: Trout
Fishing season: Winter
Nearest airport: Charlotte, NC , Johnson City, TN
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 8' 6" 4 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Using some mud to coat your last foot of tippet will sink it and fool some wise winter fish.
It's gonna snow so wear some layers, keep the core warm and it'll feel like a summer day. Look for a slight overcast sky. Days where the temp is above 40 in the forecast will make fore some great fishing.