| Tennessee Overhill Fishing Report May 2006 |
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| Wednesday, 17 May 2006 | |
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Dane Law from Southeastern Anglers sent the following fishing reports from the Hiwassee River, Toccoa River, Tellico Basin, Clinch River, and Holston River. Thanks for the report Dane. Hiwassee River - Two turbine flows are due to begin in less than two weeks. By Memorial day we expect to be drifting the upper river through the gorge in the National Forest on a daily basis. Water temps are cool for this time of year and should get colder soon with the additional flow. I expect both the streamer and dry fly fishing to be very good soon after flows begin. We should have good Sulfurs and Blue wings for June.Toccoa River - This is one of our better options for float fishing through Memorial day. TVA is giving favorable flows on most days and water temps are in the mid to high 50's. We are in the middle of sulfur season here with hatches ranging from very light to very heavy depending on daily conditions. CDC sulfur dries in a size 16 or 14 work well when fish are rising. Nymphing is very productive in the absence of risers, and our larger fish have come on streamers and a little patience. We have released some nice fish here recently. Tellico Basin - Spring fishing in the mountains is on. Water levels and temps are excellent. It is best to give the streams a day to clear after a major rain event, or head up stream to find clear water if you are already in the area. Stealth is always important, but the fish are actively feeding due to the large amount and variety of insects now appearing. Nymphing and then dries a little later in the day is the way to go. We have some remaining quills, drakes, sulfurs and cahills as well as small stones all coming off. BWO's show themselves on the right kind of day. It is still a good time to catch a grand slam, brooks, browns, and rainbows. Clinch River - TVA has started the summer recreational flow schedules on the Clinch. This schedule calls for low water mornings followed by a one turbine run for four hours during midday. The low water windows have been fishing well with a combination of small nymphs and dries. Soft hackles are also working well. The sulfurs are starting to pop and should get heavier over the next few weeks. The streamer fishing during generation has been a little slow but should pick up once the fish are a little more adjusted to the higher water. We're starting our trips on the Clinch at daybreak and finishing up in the mid afternoon. This allows us to maximize our time on low water. Holston River - The Holston is fishing very well. Hatches of midge and caddis are still going strong and the yellow crane flies are becoming more important. The best fishing has been on nymphs fished deep and on the bottom. Risers are usually plentiful and can be taken with select dries and soft hackles, however the best fish are laying on the bottom waiting for meals that are easier to eat. Thus far the water temps are still looking great and with the low flow TVA has held to most of this spring, we should have a good cold water stock to carry us on into the fall. -- Dane Law Southeastern Anglers 423-338-7368 |
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