Mayfly Magic
Good Morning,
I hope all of you are doing well!
March has finally arrived and we couldn’t be more excited. While this is coming to you on a cold and rainy winter day, Spring has finally decided to start showing itself. Water temps have begun to rise and now we are seeing a growing number of bugs. This is the time of year we are anxiously awaiting those hatches we’ve been dreaming about all winter. Although the winter has been mild, cold fronts will continue until finally losing its grasp to Spring!
One sure thing is that early season hatches are right on time and Hares Ear Fly Fishing is excited to be on the water enjoying these signs that Spring is on the way. I look forward to seeing everyone the next few months to enjoy all the great fishing our Spring season has to offer.
Mayflies are probably the driving force when it comes to recent trout activity. Now, I’m not a certified “BUGOLOGIST”, but I am a nerd for fly fishing. One thing the angler is constantly doing is searching for what is going on in the watershed they fish.
The bugs of our area tend to emerge with consistency and dependability. They are more consistent than the weather forecast and having a guide that knows when, where, and how can make all the difference in your day on the water.
Most years the hatches can vary up to two weeks one way or the other depending on weather and water conditions, but we know what is hidden and crawling under the gravel waiting to bust out!
March is a time where being prepared with the right fly selection matters most or you could be missing out on an epic bite and not even know.
Listen to the birds along the banks of the river. They will let you know what’s happening, or about to happen. Feeding time!
What bugs are we looking for? Well, most days begin with midge and caddis hatches. As the water warms with the rising sun you will hear the birds chattering, see bugs flying and next what we all love; The rise of a wild trout!
The Almighty Mayfly emerges as the water warms up the riffles where these clingers are ready to hatch. The Blue Quill, Quill Gordon and March Brown are the bugs that get these fish in a full blown feeding frenzy. Fish tend to compete for food in the runs, as we try to cast our flies to these fish exploding the surface. Violent splashes are what gets the juices flowing on the water. Having the right bug at the right time, and most importantly in the right place is all you need. Spring fishing is by far some of the best dry fly fishing we have in the region. Mayflies tend to attract all walks of life as well as beefing up the stomachs on those WILD FISH. These are high protein bugs that range in sizes 10-16. After eating small bugs all winter these fish tend to let there guard down as the bigger bugs come off.
Make sure you have the right patterns in your box when the time comes so you can reap all the rewards of what Springtime trout fishing in North Carolina has to offer. There couldn’t be a better time to learn about Wild Fish than spring. Or you could go fish mop flies in big holes with a bobber. Whatever you like to do just make sure its for your enjoyment!
This is Hares Ear Flyfishing’s third year in business and by far our most important. I can not thank our patrons enough for all the support during these early times. We had a dream of guiding public water for Wild Fish 3 years ago, and somehow we have made it this far. It’s all because of you, which keeps us pushing forward in our pursuit to be the best we can. We don’t hold hands and clap for anyone. All we do is our best when we are on the water to be successful in catching fish, but more importantly enjoying our time on the water with you.
Mayfly Eating Wld Fish