Comments on Tar Heel Fly Fishing: The Rivers Are Still Full

I've wondered the same thing. I've also no...

2009-11-20T15:20:52.595-05:00

I've wondered the same thing. I've also noticed too that there are higher concentrations of brook trout and rainbows stocked into DH streams in western NC. According to NCWRC's annual trout stocking schedule, they stocked, in total, 2,475 brown trout, 4,950 brook trout, and 4,950 rainbow trout into the 4 mile DH section of the East Prong Roaring River (Stone Mtn). For Wilkes county (including all DH streams within the county) there was a total of 8,177 browns, 16,357 rainbows and 16,357 brook trout. This is what is most likely causing the decreased numbers of browns across DH waters.

I have caught several brown trout out of DH waters, but as of the past 2 years or so, I haven't caught any. Another reason why we have seen little if any brown trout is due to the fact that they are nocturnal (you can catch them during the day, but they prefer to feed at night). During the day, most brown trout will lay at the bottom of a darker, deeper, pool, where it's hard to see them (and catch them).

These are just my thoughts, I'm sure there are more pieces to the puzzle in explaining this...

Tyler

Hey Tyler, I was thinking about my recent trips w...

2009-11-18T20:33:49.786-05:00

Hey Tyler,

I was thinking about my recent trips while writing an email to my dad. I have only caught one brown trout all fall. I havent even seen any in the pools. I was wondering if you knew anything concerning their stocking. I know they dont get released in the numbers of the other two, but to not see any even in lower holes is odd to me. Just a thaught.

Lance

Lance, I need to get up there...SOON!!! Sounds li...

2009-11-17T21:56:47.426-05:00

Lance,

I need to get up there...SOON!!! Sounds like the fishing has been exceptional up on the East Prong/Mitchell When school let's me get away we'll have to hit Stone Mtn/Mitchell R.

Thanks for the report,

Tyler

Hey Tyler, Just got back from SMSP. I had an exce...

2009-11-17T21:24:03.753-05:00

Hey Tyler,

Just got back from SMSP. I had an exceptional day with well over 20 fish. I was using a new emerger pattern that I tied up. Morning, slow with three or four in hand...Afternoon, every two to three casts. They were a little picky, wouldnt hit just anything, color had to be right (i tried just to see). I talked to one guy who had just come from the Mitchell and said that fishing there was quote "awsome". Just thaught I would give you an update.

Lance