Almost Time

I hope everyone is doing well! This February has been one of the best cold months I’ve seen in a while. The temps have been cold, but warm enough to receive a few hints that Spring is near. Blue Wing Olives ,as well as Early Brown Stones are still pouring off with the right conditions, and the fish are cooperating for the most part. The Blue Quills have shown themselves a few times also, which has resulted in waking up the anglers and fish. Spring is near which in my opinion is the best time of year for all anglers new and skilled. The eats are getting aggressive, but we still have a couple weeks till it really begins to ramp up. March is booked up almost, and I thank you all who have continued to support the company. It’s really nice to see people wanting to learn more about Wild Trout and Public Lands than I have seen in the past. People are finally starting to get it. March is going to be great as long as our water stays somewhat stable, and we will begin the Quill Season. Every trip from now until June will consist of targeting our fish with some type of mayfly. The fish will gorge on these bugs for months to come, and I can assure you everyday will be an adventure on our freestones here in Pisgah National Forest. Fish will begin moving again as temps warm up, and you need to be here when they do. Nymphing will produce numbers of fish, but the dry fly fishing is what it’s all about. There is a lot to see around every bend in the river this time of year due to the change of scenery and bugs, as we get closer to warmers temps. Spring weather can be chilly in the mornings, but warm in the afternoons. It’s Important to have different layers with you due to some days changing 30 degrees from morning to afternoons. The Rainbow Trout are starting to spawn also, so we should begin to keep an eye out for spawning areas and leave them alone. This could go on for a while due to warm weeks followed by cold weeks. Plenty of fish to be had this time of year, and lets just say Im pumped up!! Big Browns have been moving also getting back to normal for the guys/gals wanting to go hunt them. Spring produces some of the biggest fish of the year in my opinion as they let there guard down at certain times of day, during certain hatches. We as anglers in the next few moths also need to start picking up trash as the rivers get busier, and the crowds get larger. More people equals more trash. My buddies pick-up was full of trash the other day he’s been picking up during his guide trips reminding me I need to do better. Its all fun and games when we are fishing, but ya’ll have heard me talk about river karma in the past and it is real. It’s easier said then done, but a few pieces of trash by all the anglers goes a long way if we can just do our part. Getting flies out of trees is a big thing also if you can because the birds will begin to come out soon, and we don’t need a bunch of dead birds hanging from trees because we are too lazy to grab our rig if possible. All in all February is a month to reflect on past springs and what we need to do this year to be successful as far as bugs and watersheds. Tie those flies and be ready for all the hatches heading our way, or just give us a call to help guide you into the season .Because we have lots of hungry trout, and beautiful places to see as SPRING slowly approaches.

Casting Dry Flies To Hungry Wild Fish