Fish & Fly Magazine
2008-01-02
Current Water Temperature: 44
Current Water Flow in CFS: 300
Current Water Clarity: clear
Current Weather: Cold & Windy
Current Insect Hatch: BWO, Blackfly
Recommended Fly Pattern: 22 BWO Comparadun, 22 Blackfly Larva/Emerger
Best Time to Fish: 2pm-5pm
Seven (7) Day Fly Fishing Forecast: Tough but rewarding fishing ahead

Well, winter has finally set in. We woke up to a few inches of snow this morning, wind blowing 30mph and 12 degree temps. It looks like it'll be a short cold spell though. The South Holston is still fishing very well if you can brave the weather. Staying sub-surface is your best bet unless you see heads up. The BWO's are hatching daily, but the fish seem to be more keyed into the emergers. RS2, BWO emergers, midges, and blackfly larva/emergers are all taking nice fish. You have to stay small though. The largest fly I'd fish right now is a size 20. Good luck and Tight Lines!

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