The summer drought is starting to dwindle and recent rains are helping to replenish water in our springs, creeks, and rivers. The vegetation is dying back and the trees are no longer sucking up all of our much needed moisture. Every little bit of rain this time of year will help us catch up on the lack of rain we received this year.
It is the time of the year when most anglers are not interested in fly fishing and they have put away their fly rods in favor of a rifle or to watch football. However, it may surprise you to know, that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park still presents great fly fishing opportunities for trout. At this time of the year, the GSMNP may still have some beautiful colors in the lower elevations and the leaf looker traffic is all but gone. In addition, it is still a good time to see the deer, elk and bears that abide in the park.
Here is a real fish story sent to me by a good friend who knows that i love to fish for trout. This story is documented with a photo, but I suspect that the deer is in fact a pet.
In writing up the detailed information on the Blue River in Colorado and researching the Dillon Reservoir, I can not help but mention the Elk Hair Caddis fly which was invented by Al Troth. Al is a very famous Montana guide and fly tier who lives in Dillon, Colorado. Click here to hear from Al via Youtube.
When you are fishing a trout stream by working upstream and not seeing or spooking any trout you might be following another angler. Look for clues like pockets of still muddy water, or wet boot prints on rocks, or boot prints in the sand. If you see these clues, or if you do happen to catch up to someone who is fishing slower, leave the water immediately and go much further up the stream before re-entering. Walk at least as far as you could fish that stream in an hour, leaving them plenty of undisturbed water.
Here in Charlotte, we are having a rainy, cool day and the cold is permeating my bones, I do not feel inclined to go anywhere, so I have some thoughts about fishing courtesy as it relates to space afforded to other anglers. When we are approaching a stream about to start trout fishing here are some things to consider.
I would like to remind you that the Western Carolina Fly Fishing Expo will start at 9:00 AM this Saturday November, 6 at the Western North Carolina Agriculture Center in Ashville, NC. Tickets are just $10 for adults and those under 16 are admitted free and the best part is that parking is free.
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