The brown and brook trout are done spawning for the year but the next generation is currently in the form of eggs in the gravel. Please avoid wading through spawning areas. If you are unsure of what that looks like, Google "brown trout redd" or simply avoid walking through sand/gravel riffles and tailouts of pools. This can be a great time of year to fish in the Park. If you want solitude and a shot at a big brown trout, this is your best bet. If you want to learn about chasing this large post spawn fish, contact me for information on a guided fly fishing trip.
The tailwaters are all flowing high and keeping us mostly limited to streamers. With the continued wet weather, we probably will be limited to high water for the foreseeable future. Water temperatures here are coming down and Center Hill Lake surface temperatures are falling rapidly as well. Shad kills should be in our future for sometime this month and of course January and February and perhaps later into the spring. This fishing is very inconsistent day to day, but when you hit it right you might have the best fishing of your life.
Musky streams are up and down with the rains. We hope to get in a few musky floats soon. As always, check back here for updates as conditions change.
Photo of the Month: Fall on the Tellico
Friday, March 01, 2013
Update on Tennessee Tailwater Closings
My buddy David Perry over at Southeastern Fly just posted an update on the Tennessee tailwater situation. Apparently Senator Lamar Alexander has introduced legislation to block those closings. Head over to Southeastern Fly and watch the video for more on this!
David, sorry buddy I thought it would be video of some beautiful water. When I opened it and saw politician I couldn't go there. I'll wait for your report.
David
ReplyDeleteI stop by David's blog quite often, I will take a look. Thanks for sharing
Bill, this is particularly important to anyone who fishes the TN tailwaters so glad you are checking it out!
DeleteDavid, sorry buddy I thought it would be video of some beautiful water. When I opened it and saw politician I couldn't go there. I'll wait for your report.
ReplyDeleteHaha, no worries and I don't blame you. Politicians annoy me to no end as well, especially lately...
DeleteThanks for the link David. Sounds reasonable and hope it gets resolved.
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