Current streamflow- 70cfs (.7ft)
Water temps- low 50s
Hatches:
Tan midges
Tan caddis
October caddis
Small black stoneflies
Hot Flies:
Griffith's Gnats-14-16
Orange Stimulators-14-16
Chubby Chernobyls-10-14
Tag Nymphs-12-16
Perdigons-16-18
Frenchies-12-18
Rainbow Warriors-16-18
Soft Hackles- 12-18
Walt's Worms- 12-18
The Tellico area got a dose of much needed rain last night. Around 1/2" or more in some areas. The river is currently at 70 cfs. The mean for this date is 118cfs. The current streamflow is not high by any means but is an improvement over the 38cfs we've grown accustomed to over the past few weeks.
The trout have apparently not suffered from the low water and in fact it seems that they have taken advantage of the low flows to more easily target hatching midges and small tan caddis which have been hatching in high numbers on sunny afternoons. We as well as our clients and customers have had a lot of success sight fishing both stocked and wild trout with small dries and nymphs fished on short droppers.
There is just something thrilling about selecting the right dry, making the right cast, watching a trout rise to the surface and being rewarded with a spirited fight and fish to the net. Expect more of this style of fishing this weekend with additional nymphing opportunities with the added flows.
More rain is expected Saturday night and Sunday which may be the shot that we need to put us back at normal flows.
Give us a call, shoot us a message or stop by the shop for the latest conditions. Tight lines.