TroutTackler
05-30-06, 07:06 PM
Yankee/Dredger Report
fyi. Took a friend there this weekend, as "big stream" trout fishing in the
Southeast is winding down when those air temps rocket up to 90F. He perfected
his skills on some cooperative subjects. A few fish hit the dry fly, but most
hit the soft hackle wets or leeches that were dredged deep while the sun was up.
My buddy had about 40 strikes, hooked a bunch, and landed about 15 or 20 brooks,
browns, and rainbows in his afternoon of fishing.
Tip: the easiest fish to fool are in the slow pockets scattered within the fast
water of the the boulder fields, especially the ones with some shade on them.
If you have a chance to get up there, cruise the road, scout, and give those
stream sections (shady boulder fields) a try. You can find a lot of shade in
the gorge before noon and after three.
Hunt before you fish- wade into the right position and throw a short (10-20 ft)
cast with a better drift. If you have any fly line on the water during the
drift back down to you, you're likely casting too far. Move closer! High
stick and make sure you have a drag-free drift for your best success rate.
Fish in the big, slow pools have a lot longer to inspect your wading ability,
your casting finesse (or lack of), and your fly or lure. Consider passing them
up til dark, and pick off the easy ones in those tiny, slow pockets within the
whitewater boulder fields.
Nan DH is a great place for new and/or young fly anglers to gain confidence.
And if you want to catch some nice fish for the skillet, I believe the harvest
period in North Carolina starts on the first Saturday in June. Crickets ready?
After this week, go get your small stream, tailwater trout, or big stream bass
rod ready. The summer phase is upon us. Don't forget your sunglasses and your
sunscreen. Good luck.
www.gofishgeorgia.com
fyi. Took a friend there this weekend, as "big stream" trout fishing in the
Southeast is winding down when those air temps rocket up to 90F. He perfected
his skills on some cooperative subjects. A few fish hit the dry fly, but most
hit the soft hackle wets or leeches that were dredged deep while the sun was up.
My buddy had about 40 strikes, hooked a bunch, and landed about 15 or 20 brooks,
browns, and rainbows in his afternoon of fishing.
Tip: the easiest fish to fool are in the slow pockets scattered within the fast
water of the the boulder fields, especially the ones with some shade on them.
If you have a chance to get up there, cruise the road, scout, and give those
stream sections (shady boulder fields) a try. You can find a lot of shade in
the gorge before noon and after three.
Hunt before you fish- wade into the right position and throw a short (10-20 ft)
cast with a better drift. If you have any fly line on the water during the
drift back down to you, you're likely casting too far. Move closer! High
stick and make sure you have a drag-free drift for your best success rate.
Fish in the big, slow pools have a lot longer to inspect your wading ability,
your casting finesse (or lack of), and your fly or lure. Consider passing them
up til dark, and pick off the easy ones in those tiny, slow pockets within the
whitewater boulder fields.
Nan DH is a great place for new and/or young fly anglers to gain confidence.
And if you want to catch some nice fish for the skillet, I believe the harvest
period in North Carolina starts on the first Saturday in June. Crickets ready?
After this week, go get your small stream, tailwater trout, or big stream bass
rod ready. The summer phase is upon us. Don't forget your sunglasses and your
sunscreen. Good luck.
www.gofishgeorgia.com