Current streamflow- 970cfs
Water temps- mid to low 50s
Hatches:
Winter Black stoneflies
Tan caddis
BWOs
Midges- grey, black and tan
Hot Flies:
Pat's rubber legs- 10-14
Squirmies & San Juans- 10-12
Eggs- 12-14
Walt's Worm- 12-16
Rainbow Warrior- 16-18
Asstd. Perdigons- 18-14
Flows are way up on the Tellico this morning. What was predicted earlier this week to drop .5" of rain ended up dropping over 2.5" in town and probably more in the higher elevations. It's going to be a couple of days until the river is fishable/easily wadeable. But when the flows drop, the fishing should be great.
Spooky fish that have been cooped up in pools and deeper runs so far this fall will have the chance to spread out and feed heavily. Higher flows will dislodge more aquatic and terrestrial insects making a wider range of food sources available for hungry fish. So instead of tiny midges and dries like we've been throwing these last two months, try your bigger and more bugger patterns this weekend such as Pat's rubber legs, squirmies and heavily weighted nymphs. Wooly buggers and other streamers will also be an excellent option with higher streamflows and more aggressive fish.
Flows will continue to drop today and tomorrow. I would expect decently fishable water on Friday. Early Saturday morning and Sunday evening will bring small chances of rain, but as of right now, the forecast shows a good window of clear weather most of the day Saturday and Sunday.
Give us a call, shoot us a message or stop by the shop for the latest conditions. Tight lines.