Davidson River Outfitters
Pisgah Forest NC 28768
Toll Free 888-861-0111 email: info @davidsonflyfishing.com
The Trout Bum Times





Fishing Report November 18, 2011

The weather is finally getting to seasonably cool, which means that the crowds on the river are thinning, and the Browns are spawning or getting ready to spawn. The passing fronts have increased the river level slightly and the cooler water temps have all the fish feeding up for the winter.



There are still a few BWO's and midges around and a few fish are still willing to eat a dry fly. However, nymphs and streamers are catching more fish.



The Davidson: Fishing is good when using midges and eggs around the hatchery area. On the lower part of the catch and release water, eggs and nymphs like Pheasant Tail's and Dirty Birds's in size 16-18. If you want to catch fish on top, try an 18 BWO with a small 18 Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail dropped behind it.

The Blue Lines (Avery Creek, Whitewater etc): Fishing has been good on these streams, especially with nymphs. Try Pheasant Tails in 14-18, Copper Johns in the same sizes and drop a small Soft Hackle off of the back of the fly for added results. You will have to use 5-6x tippet to get the bite.

The Trophy Water: The Trophy water has been fishing great. Most trips are averaging high numbers of fish. The best flies have been Lighting Bugs size 14-18 and Soft Hackles size 14-20. You will have to fish 5x tippet for best results.

Smallmouth: The cold fronts are making the bass fishing a little tough. Try Clouser's on a type III sinking line with a slow swing. Or you can grab a spinning rod and a small jig for guaranteed success.



We will be hosting the Casting for Recovery "Tie One On Team Challenge Tournament " on Saturday. Come out and support CFR and enjoy some good fellowship.







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Davidson River Outfitters
Pisgah Forest NC 28768
Toll Free 888-861-0111 email: info @davidsonflyfishing.com