| Tennessee Overhill Fishing Report, April 2008 |
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| Monday, 14 April 2008 | |
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We now have a solid month of fishing under our belts. I am very happy to see recent rains to the area. All of our reservoirs are at or above desired levels for this time of year. We are also fortunate to have been spared the flooding rains that are occurring to our west and north. March provided very good fishing and April looks to be even better. All of the comments made on the March report are holding true. It can be viewed on our website : www.southeasternanglers.com. Here is a short update on what we are doing. Hiwassee River - So far spring 2008 is turning out to be a little wetter than the past few so it would be good to note here that the Hiwassee rarely suffers from clarity issues after a rain. It takes a multi - day gully washer to make the water murky. We had only three days of stained water in March. TVA is currently on a low water release schedule, and probably will be through May. We have three different drift fishing options below Reliance, depending on the daily flow rate. Fish are starting to eat on the surface, with the beginning of Mayflies and some caddis. This is a dependable trip. We have experienced several 30+ fish days.Toccoa River - Our trips here have been very strong. Catch rates are high, fish size is good and we have released several fish over twenty inches. Insects include black caddis, quills, and the Hendricksons are starting. TVA is currently on a low water release. The days that we get here in April and May will be great. We do have clarity issues on the Toccoa. The river muddies easily after a moderate rain. It usually takes two days to clear. Since it is less than an hour drive over to the Hiwassee, I recommend flexibility when targeting this river. We can easily switch to the Hiwassee on short notice. Holston River - Very good spring fishing here. Catch rates are good. Here is our best average fish size. This is a great river to work as a destination in the Knoxville area or as combo with the two rivers down south on a multi day trip. There are good motels and restaurants at Strawberry Plains near the river. Techniques are mixed between streamers, nymphs, midges, and caddis are begginning now. Cumberland River - Kentucky is getting some of the recent heavy rains. Flows are way too high to fish. Stream flows will diminish as the rains do. Just wait, that is what we are doing. Dane Law, Southeastern Anglers - 423-338-7368. |
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