Davidson River
Pisgah Forest, NC

With plenty of rain making its way through our mountains yesterday, the river should be running a little high and a little off-color. This is actually some of the best time to be fishing the water. Fish tend to be less apprehensive and more eager to take larger flies on heavier tippet. Consider fishing some flies you'd reserve for more eager fish: eggs, rubber-legged nymphs, and other large bright attractor nymphs.

Lower River:

Stonefly season has come and black and brown stones in larger sizes (#8-12) should produce some fish. The baetis mayfly nymphs are also in the water this time of year so consider any Blue Wing Olive nymph (#18-22). Standard mayfly attractor nymph patterns will also produce fish - pheasant tails, prince nymphs, and hare's ears.

Hatchery: 

Like the Lower River, the Hatchery Section has its share of stoneflies and baetis this time of year. The large fish may be less eager to take a large stonefly so consider midges, caddis larvae and pupae, and baetis nymphs ranging from #18-24. Fluorocarbon is a must in this sections so don't forget your 7X. 

This time of year is a great time to be fishing - cooler temperatures and ever decreasing fishing pressure. Make this the season to make up for lost fishing time.

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