I was away on a work trip last week in Eastern Kentucky and also wanted to fish the South Holston or Watauga river on the way home but they are generating 24/7 with all of the rain, which limits both rivers to float trips only (or so I was told by several). I was more wanting to test out some new rods anyways so I hit Whitetop Laurel for the first hour on Friday and caught 6, then hit the Jackson to test out a switch rod and caught one. There was definitely a Blue Wing Olive hatch going on just below the dam on the Jackson and fish were rising everywhere, but myself and another guy threw every dry, streamer and bead headed nymph we had and didn't get so much as a courtesy bite. Frustrating, but still really cool to see. I hit a couple other spots and that is where I found more accommodating fish. The water was still pretty skinny on the lower Jackson until they get the lake filled up and I think fishing will pick up in the next several weeks with some warmer water.
Probably too late to impact your long weekend plans but thought I would share my findings.
-Jereme
On Feb 15, 2013, at 1:57 PM, "Eric Y." <theericyoung@gmail.com> wrote:
South Holston isn't a bad idea. I'm from SW VA so outside the Alleghany Highlands and J/GWNP, the South Holston is the next closest thing to home trout waters for me. I'll consult my fishing buddy on this one - would be a good chance to see my folks as well.
I may just go pitch a tent at the campgroun near Back Creek. Hot Springs boys are telling me it was hot last weekend.
On Friday, February 15, 2013 10:13:32 AM UTC-5, Misha Gill wrote:
Eric,
If you want an epic trip, head down to the South Holston on the SW border of VA/TN. Look it up on the Orvis reports page (the TN page has the tailrace report). I've been twice and it is really special. They've got dry fly fishing 350 days/year. Unfortunately its like 6 hours away at least. If you have the time and the inclination though, don't let the distance deter you as it is a sure fire bet.
For some stuff thats closer, some ideas are the spring creeks up in the Cumberland valley of south-central PA. Yellow Breeches is the lowest common denominator stream, and there is good fishing in there for mostly stocked fish (and wild browns if you know where to go). You could also check out Big Spring or the Letort. Streamer fishing is pretty good in those streams this time of year, but they are advanced level fisheries. In any case, lots of options up there.
Personally, I will be out in western Maryland. We're going to ski at Wisp on sunday (that's all the day will be good for, looking at the weather - 24 degrees and snow flurries is pretty chilly!). Monday though, I am going to fish in the morning on the Youghiogheny tailrace. If anybody has any experience with this fishery, I would really appreciate your thoughts!
Good luck Eric!
Misha
On Friday, February 15, 2013 8:52:44 AM UTC-5, Eric Y. wrote:Yeah, I'm sure the Homestead's private waters are fishing great, but I'm not particularly interested in fishing a pay per rod water this weekend.I may just stick around here and see what I can find.
That's a great looking fish, for sure, though!
http://www.tpfr.org
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