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Hiwassee River Update 12-01-06 |
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Monday, 04 December 2006 |
TVA is currently running two turbines 24/7. The water temp. is 56 degrees. Our contacts at TVA tell us that we can expect this flow for the rest of the year, and probably through January. This is the perfect schedule for drift boat fly fishing.
Fall fishing has turned out to be better than spring and summer this year. Currently the river is fishing the best it has for us in about 18 months. Catch rates are the highest we have seen in 2006, and the fish are fat and healthy. During the past two Decembers, TVA has spilled for most of the month, so we have not been able to fish the Hiwassee much during December and January for the past two years. This year is different. Water levels are at a good controllable level and they should be running in our favor. The streamer bite is very good. We have a consistent BWO hatch from noon until about 3:00 p.m. During which time, dries and soft hackles work well. Small nymphs work good both before and after the hatch. If your earlier trip on the Hiwassee this year was less than expected or you have just been waiting for someone to say "IT'S ON",then now is the time. Short term weather looks like frosty mornings with highs in the mid 50's during the day. A little polypro, fleece, and a light shell makes things very comfortable. How about a Holiday Fly Fishing trip?
Dane Law 423-338-7368 |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 04 December 2006 )
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