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Flies and the insects that they imitate.

Smoky Mountains Flies Needed Now

Wed, 04/06/2011 - 09:48 -- jmaslar

Steve and I had a chance to go to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and fish the Bradley Fork this past Saturday. The water was still a little cold since there had been a good deal of snow still melting. As we started about 10:00 after a long drive the water temperature was still low at 44 degrees F, but by 1:00 it had improved to about 49 degrees. That is when the action started. (PS Watch for a blog from Steve detailing the action on the Smoky Mountains trip.)

Fishing Conditions in the Smokies

Sat, 03/05/2011 - 11:45 -- jmaslar
My good friend James Marsh who lives in Pigeon Forge keeps his finger on the pulse in the Smokies. He has provided this update on the conditions in the Smokies here in NC and Tenn. There are some Blue Quills and Quill Gordon mayflies starting to hatch  There's also a fair number of Little Brown Stoneflies of two different families continuing to hatch. Although what is occurring is still sparse, the numbers will increase over the next three or four days. The potential problem is going to be the amount of rainfall, not the lack of hatches. 

Dry Flies or Nymphs in Winter

Tue, 01/11/2011 - 10:33 -- jmaslar

Here in Charlotte, NC we have been snowed in with 4 to 5 inches of snow followed by freezing rain. This is a good time to sit at the computer and try to answer a popular question about winter fishing. We often hear the question: “Which is the better fly to use in winter, dry fly or nymph?” Perhaps the question would be better phrased: "when does the water get to cold to catch trout on the dry fly".

Fly Fishing with Terrestrials

Tue, 10/26/2010 - 09:15 -- jmaslar

Terrestrial insects by definition are insects that are born or living on land rather than in the sea or the air. The only time that terrestrial insects get into the water is by accidentally falling or accidentally landing or by being washed into the water. Ants are by far the most common terrestrial that can be found as you have discovered if you have ever planned a picnic.

Fall Fly Fishing with the Blue Winged Olive

Mon, 10/11/2010 - 09:27 -- jmaslar

In the fall, the tourist activity slows down considerably including the onlookers, and those in water crafts as well as the tubers. This presents an opportunity to fish from popular sight seeing pullovers along the road or in otherwise populated tourist destinations. Also, the football season will lure away some of the less dedicated fly fishermen, no offence intended.

Fly Fishing Tip and Five Flies for Fall

Fri, 10/08/2010 - 15:03 -- jmaslar

I love fishing for trout in the autumn season because the scenery is so bright and colorful. Right now, I can imagine the scenery along the Virginia Creeper Trail in Virginia, but alas I am at the computer in my office that I refer to as the “Glory Hole”.

I just received an email from Trout Unlimited with a tip for October fly fishing from my good friend Chris Scalley who operates River Through Atlanta Guide Service. Chris has fished many of the famous trout streams in the world, but prefers guiding on the famed Chattahoochee River where he learned fly fishing as a youth.

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