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[AlaskaBill]

Originally from Pittsburgh, to Alaska now Charlotte. Heard this was a great site for Pa FF. I am a member of TU + FFF mostly fishing Western NC. I usually take a trip thru central Pa on my way to Pitts. for baseball. Have fished YB,Letort,Penn and Pine Cks. Have a big list of others. Iam also a member of the Southeastern FF forum under same name. Hello to ALL

 

[dcabarle]

Welcome aboard! I think you'll find a bunch of knowledgeable people you can share your experiences with. Jump in on the photo contest, you can win 5 dozen flies!

Regards

 

[jcstikfish]

Welcome Alaska,

Are your streams in western NC mostly small wild trout streams in the higher elevations? Are there any tailwaters in NC?

May be paaing through that area this summer and I'm curious as to my options.


~James

 

[AlaskaBill]

Wild trout

I fish delayed harvest mostly in spring and fall. After June 1 I switch to wild streams. There are quite a few but take a good walk into. I have never fished a tailwater.The ones my friends fish are the Watauga and Holsten in TN. I plan to float the Watauga in May and will let you know how it goes. How much do you fish a year. Bill

Welcome Alaska,

Are your streams in western NC mostly small wild trout streams in the higher elevations? Are there any tailwaters in NC?

May be paaing through that area this summer and I'm curious as to my options.


~James

 

[theartoflee]

I have never fished a tailwater.The ones my friends fish are the Watauga and Holsten in TN. Bill

Any idea where in realtion to Louisville KY these rivers are? I am going to be makeing a trip top KY in a few....

Thanks
Wylie

 

[Fly Tier]

James,
If you can pick out a few counties you may be passing through in W. NC, I have a list of about 25 or so wild mountain trout streams and a list of about 50 hatchery supported streams. All in the high mountains of NC. I have them listed by county. Let me know, Ill post them.

A note: most NC trout waters are "creeks"

Great Smokey Mountains National Park has good trout fishing : 615-436-1200
Cherokee Indian Reservation (heavily stocked waters) Fish and Game Commission: 704-497-5201
Blue Ridge Parkway streams: 704-271-4760

NC State Parks:
South Mountain State Park: 704-433-4772
Stone Mountain State Park: 919-957-8185

Welcome Alaska,

Are your streams in western NC mostly small wild trout streams in the higher elevations? Are there any tailwaters in NC?

May be paaing through that area this summer and I'm curious as to my options.


~James