Nanny 3-22

[Hollis]

Fished from 12 unitl 3pm and landed between 12-14 fish. Caught all 3-brown, brook, and rainbow. First time I've done that since June of '92 on Waters Creek. Lots of bugs coming off but stuck to nymphs. Best flies were PT's, Lightning Bug, and the best was an electric peacock colored soft hackle. Didn't carry my camera on me for some reason or another. Probably the same reason I didn't have my net?!! What was I thinking.

Landed a huge 22inch plus fish to end the day. It was awsome. I couldn't measure it because I actually got the fish to the bank and decided to make a run back to my truck 75 yards away, get the camera, and take a picture. Yeah right, like that fish would stay on that long with a slack line. I made a break for the truck and dropped my vest half way back to the truck. When I returned and lifted the rod to find the fish still on I laughed out loud. A minute or two later a gentleman walked up and had seen me running and figured I had a good fish on and offered to take a picture for me. Then I had to land the big mama jama without my net. Once I took the picture I realized I didn't have my vest still on but wanted to get the fish back in the water. Thanks to the two gentlemen from Kentucky who helped me out with the picture. It was great!

[Grizzlyhackle]

Nice fish!! I really need to get up there.

[fishtaco]

Nice. I got a slam when I was up there too, gotta love those NC DH fish.

[bow]

Yeah, nice pic hope I can make it up there soon!!!!

[Chris B.]

That's a great pic. I'm sure you will have that one around for a long time. Glad you had yourself a good time.....and who says that fishing can't be a cardiovascular sport.

Cheers,

Chris B.

[Labrador]

Love the report, love NC too.

[wild_trout_hunter]

Nice fish, couple of questions.

How technical is the Nanny? I've never fished it but I'm thinking about heading up there in a week or so with a beginner. Would this be a good spot for a noob?

What about rafters/kayakers? i heard the rafting hatch is such that you have to fish in the early morning or later in the evening. is this true?

[fishtaco]

I think it would be a great place to bring a noob. There's plenty of fish for the both of y'all and plenty of space. The water is not too big so he won't be overwhelmed and there aren't too many trees to catch.

The DH section is totally seperate from the rafting/kayak section, I doubt you'll see any on the DH.

[FitFisher]

HECK YEAH SON!!! Thats how ya do it! Good job on running fast enough to get your camera. That maybe the only thing that'll make a wading fly fisher run fast, or a nine foot black panther.;)