Midges and blue wings are still the dominant
hatches on the Trophy Section. Midges are hatching the best in
the morning, and the blue wings have been showing up all day.
Fluctuating water levels have really helped the hatches. Most of
the bugs are coming off on dropping water. Fish are being caught
on various blue wing nymphs and emergers. Rising fish have been
caught on BWO compara duns, and parachutes. CDC patterns are
working well in the still water. 18’s, and 20’s are being fished
according to the hatch.
Some big browns are still being caught on big
white and olive streamers in deep water. Remember to add lots of
lead, especially when the water comes up.
The suckers and carp are spawning on the
Watauga. Those guys fishing eggs have had some success in gravel
spawning flats. We have opted to key in on the bugs instead.
Reported by: Justin Shroyer
