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Tennessee Overhill Fishing Report - 8/01/07 |
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Wednesday, 01 August 2007 |
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Hiwassee River - TVA is currently running two turbines from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. daily. The schedule will remain in effect until Labor Day. The water temp of 56 degrees is unusually cool for this time of year. As a result, insect activity and fly fishing is very good. We have daily afternoon hatches of several size and species of olives, and Isonychias. The dry fly fishing is the best of the season so far. Matching the hatch , and big attractor dries. Boogers are also working. August may very well be our
best month of fishing on the river this year. The Quality zone continues to fish well with larger fish rising at the stair steps in the evenings. This has got to be some of the best dry fly fishing in the southeast right now.
Cumberland River - USACE is currently sluicing 800 cfs daily. Water temps near the dam are 54 degrees. The water is cold and the river is in great shape to Crocus Creek. This currently gives us about 20 miles of prime water. The river level is low. It is shallow in some places which makes it perfect for drift boat fishing. Since the water levels are almost constant, we are beginning trips early. The fishing is excellent. Starting with large attractor nymphs, then going to small midge patterns under yarn. Each afternoon sees a strong blue wing olive hatch, with fish actively feeding on them. This is technical dry fly fishing with better fish keyed on rising nymphs and emergers. Patterns and presentation are important. The Cumberland holds the best population of large trout in the Southeast. We currently have a few limited dates available for August on the Cumberland, with good availability in September. We are very excited about the possibility of October on the river. The brown trout run happens in October and has not been fishable the last few years due to high water. Everything is pointing towards a good, constant, low flow for the fall. Give us a shout for what we think will be some great fall fishing in October on the Cumberland. Southeastern Anglers 423-338-7368. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 August 2007 )
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