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Clinch River Hatches and Fly Instructions

 

Clinch River Hatches and Trout Flies:

There are a few mayflies and quite a few 
caddisflies that emerge on the Clinch River 
but the hatches are not consistent day in and 
day out. There is a sulphur hatch that can be 
good at times. It is about the only mayfly 
hatch of any importance. It starts in late April 
and peaks during May. By the first of June it 
has ended in most areas. Many days you will 
be lucky to see midges on the surface. Most 
of the fly fishing should be done subsurface.

Skill Level: 
Beginner
Professor: 
Steve
Class Code: 
1011

Learn about the numerous species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, Dolly Varden trout, hybrid trout and more.  For example, did you know that in the Appalachian Mountains they refer to brook trout as speckled trout?

Skill Level: 
Advanced
Professor: 
Don Kirk
Class Code: 
3131

This course explains some of the basic elements for fishing for trout after the sun goes down. You will learn how to observe the water, what to do when you see a rise or when you do not see a rise. Safety in night time is of great importance and it is stressed in this class.

Quill Gordon Mayflies

The Quill Gordons (Eperous Pleuralis) nymphs are clingers. For most of their life,
up until it is near the time for them to hatch, they stay hidden down between and
under the rocks on the bottom of the fast water runs and riffles. They are not
readily available for trout to eat. A few days before they begin to hatch they move
from their fast water habitat to slower moving water. Often this is behind large rocks
and boulders near the fast water. Trout are very aware of this short migration of the

Brown Drake Mayflies

The Brown Drake Mayfly:

The Brown Drake is found in trout streams nationwide. It is a very large mayfly that is usually found in slower moving water of streams and some lakes. They start hatching just prior to dark and continue into the night. The brown Drake spinners fall in the evening.
They are a big meal for a trout. The Brown Drakes are burrowing nymphs spending their days burrowed in the bottom of streams, coming out at night to feed.

Skill Level: 
Advanced
Professor: 
Steve
Class Code: 
3033

This course discusses the reasons for, and techniques associated with, the high sticking method of fly fishing with nymphs.  You will learn the basic tactics to use with high sticking, and what type of water to use it in.

Skill Level: 
Intermediate
Professor: 
James Marsh
Class Code: 
2061

In this class you will learn what triggers a trout spawn, as how and when the spawn takes place. Although this class deals specifically with brown trout, it is similar for all types of fish.

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