Current streamflow- 289cfs
Water temps- mid 50s
Hatches:
BWOs
Tan caddis
Black winter stoneflies
Mahogany mayflies
Hot flies:
Walt's worms
Blowtorch
Rainbow warriors
Asstd perdigons
San Juans
Eggs
Pat's rubber legs
Prince nymphs
Hot bead pheasant tails
Today brings another round of rain to the Tellico. Stream levels are near perfect at the moment, but with an inch of rain forecasted for today, streamflows will undoubtedly rise. The forecast for the rest of the week and into the weekend is clear, so stream levels should drop out and bring excellent conditions for the weekend.
Trout are feeding heavily and taking a variety of flies in this higher water. Whether or not you can get your flies down to the fish will be the deciding factor on how successful your day will be. We prefer to fish heavier tungsten nymphs when the streamflows are 300cfs+ which is what we will likely to see this weekend. If you prefer to fish indicator rigs, make sure you have enough split shot or weight built into the flies to get down.
Streamers are also a viable option this weekend. Black or olive would be my colors of choice.
Give us a call, shoot us a message or stop by the shop for the latest conditions.