Well, it has been an interesting week in our part of the world. We've had tornadoes, hail and about 3-4 inches of rain this past week. We are now on the tail end of a cold front that should be over on Tuesday with the highs going back into the 60's. That will help bring the water temps back up, increasing the trout feeding activity.
Our delayed harvest period is over now. Hopefully it will prove to be a success with improved numbers and better dispersed fish. I know that they have at least had the opportunity to grow a little bit.
We've had reports of brown stones, little black stones, dark caddis, blue quills and BWO's. Lots of insect activity reported lately with hatches beginning a few weeks sooner than normal due to the spring like weather conditions. The standard sub-surface patterns continue to produce. I know you guys get tired of me saying that, but it's true. The standard nymph and streamer patterns will produce all over the southeast at any given time. I could dazzle you with some form of BS if you want, but it's not rocket science. You just can't go wrong with BHPT's, prince's, hares ears, copper john's, olive and black buggers and any type of brown soft hackle. These are proven patterns and will produce consistently.
We have had higher than normal water levels due to the above average rainfalls this winter. The waters are running clear again though, just high for now. Remember to add split shot and get those nymphs down in the strike zone. That alone will provide many more hook-ups than just fly selection alone. Like I said above, there are several patterns that will work. No fly can entice a strike if it can't be seen by the fish. You have to get them down.
It should be a decent week to fish the Hi. Plenty of fish, insects and tolerable weather. Definitely worth making a trip to the river. Good luck and tight lines!
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