Change

Hey everyone! I hope everyone is having a great start to the Fall Sesaon. The leaves have begun their descend, and with that comes change in the watersheds as well. Summer fishing was fun, but the CHANGE is almost always right on time. Change is a good and bad no matter how or what we are looking at. Pisgah has changed as of late due to Fred, and huge water brought some new landscape to our rivers in the area. We are basically guiding brand new rivers in the area, and enjoying the hunt for these elusive creatures. I’ll say it again fly fishing and Fall equals Christmas Morning. Iv’e always said this, but something about the temps, colorful landscape and migration we get to witness on our rivers. Not only does the river begin to change as far as where fish go, but bugs are changing as well. We are almost out of the terrestrial bite, and we will begin to see smaller and smaller bugs as we get deeper into the season. Right now its lights out as far as the bite goes most days, but constant bug change is key right now as we see this transition. If your not changing or making adjustments you could be missing out on 1-2 hour bite windows that are showing up mid-day. We are seeing Caddis as usual, but even a few BWO’s around certain times of the day, as well as lots and lots of midges. Midge fishing is tough, but knowing when and where to fish them is key in being successful at the moment. We aren’t fishing to FARM FISH so make sure you got all the bells and whistles with you when on the water. I would say matching the hatch this time of year can be the hardest thing to do, but once you get it figured out things can get really good. Wild Fish aren’t stupid at the end of the day no matter how much controversy comes behind those talks. So, don’t be scared to think outside the box when fishing or just give us a call, and we will point you in the right direction. All the Wild Fish we are catching ae in great shape, and continue to add girth preparing for what’s coming in the winter. The Browns are fat right now, and the streamer bite we saw as of recent was PRRRREEEEETTTTTYYYYYY GOOD. One thing to remember is that Wild Brown Trout will begin spawning in the next month, so remember to always keep a look out for their Redds. Targeting spawning trout is unethical, and will result in horrible river karma long term(or for life). For the next few weeks we will be on the hunt for the biggies, and these fish are moving up and down the watersheds right now, but lets not forget about the girthy Wild Bows. These fish are fired up glowing red due to temperature change, and will continue to follow behind the browns in most watersheds. Any angler putting the actual work in will have a chance at holding one of these nonexistent fish. All it takes is time on the water, and a good drift. Lots of giant stocked trout being landed daily in NC, but most of us know the gratitude we have when holding a real one, it’s as good as it gets. Fall really isn’t the best time to land big fish(Spring is in my experience), but more about the experience we are having on the water with friends and loved ones. The leaves are literally glowing as the sun rises over the mountains resulting in the ultimate setting to be just spending a day in the water, and the fish biting is just a perk if we are being honest with oursleves. Picture yourself riding up the bright colored mountain high ways with a hot coffee or tea in your mug. Then picture yourself driving into that mountain, throwing the car in park, pulling up your hoodie, stepping into a cold mountain stream, and then coming tight to that fish we dreamed about seeing and holding. Nothing, and I mean nothing beats those days.(remember my grammar is nonexistent so judge with a soft heart)

Even though Small Mouth Bass season is coming to a close we are still floating the tail-waters in East Tennessee. Sulphers are still around as well Blue Wing Olives. All this been said Ive got three words for you “GET OUT HERE”. I want to thank everyone for continuing to support us. If you would have ask me 5 years ago about running a guide service for Wild Fish I probably would have laughed at you, but you guys/gals keep this fire going, and can’t thank y’all enough. Make sure you get out at least once to enjoy what this season has to offer.

Pisgah Fish That Was Born in the River