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Current ConditionsWe finally received some much-needed rain, and after a few days of water too high to fish safely, we are back at it and back in the swing of things. |
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Fishing Report for January 15th, 2025
Just after the first snow of the year, the fish are slow and the temps are cold. If you plan to fish this time of year, sleep in and make a cup of coffee before heading to the river. Around 10:00 the water and the air will warm up and the fish will start feeding for the day. The fish will feed until 3:00 or 4:00 in the afternoon until the sun goes behind the trees and the air temps start to drop again. Make sure you wear layers so you can add and subtract clothes throughout the day. As always when fishing during the winter, make sure that you have a plan of where you are going and tell others where you expect to be and what time you expect to be off the water, in case something happens while you are fishing.
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Davidson & Area Rivers
The lower Davidson is fishing well with the fish left over after the storm. Winter Stoneflies and small midges will be some of the best this time of year. Water will be clear from rain and snowfall, so be prepared with small flies and light tippet. You will find most of your fish in the deeper pools of the river and slower water this time of year. This time of year, and especially after Hurricane Helene, the fish seem to be very bunched up so don't be afraid to fish a lot of water until you find a group of fish, then slow down and pick that area apart.
Flies: Girdle Bug 12-14, Tripsaver 14-16, Kevin's Stone 14-18, BWO 18-24, RS2 Midge 18-22, Memory Maker 14-16, Soft Hackle Hare's Ear 14-16
Rod: G-Loomis IMX-Pro V2
Reel: Lamson Remix
Line: Rio Gold Line
Delayed Harvest
Fishing on the Delayed Harvest rivers during the winter can be a great way to have lots of success this time of year. While the fish might be slow and lethargic, once you find them there will be plenty of fish in that area. Fishing light line will be a big key to success as these fish still see a fair amount of pressure this time of year. Downsizing your flies can also help you get more bites when the going gets tough.
Flies: Girdle Bug 12-14, Mop Fly 12-14, Zebra Midge 18-22, Jig Perdigon 16-18, Sparkle Minnow 4-6
Small Streams
Most trails are open to get to wild trout, but if you find yourself a long way from the beaten path, you might run into some fallen trees or washed-out banks from the storm. Fish can still be aggressive this time of year, usually covering water is a solid plan to make sure as many fish see your flies as possible. Fishing BWOs and even Stimulators will work as a dry fly with fish often taking the dropper this time of year.
Flies: BWO 18-22, Stimulator 16-18, Sassi Solution, Soft Hackle Hare's Ear 14-18, RS2 Midge 18-22, Pheasant Tail 20-22
Rod: Tenkara Rhodo
Smallmouth/Warmwater
After the storms, we are not sure of the state of the French Broad, While fish might have survived the flood, we are sure that there are many down trees, flooded cars, and small debris that is in the river and will not move for a while. With DuPont State Forest being open, now would be a prime time to hike back into a small lake and throw small streamers for bass and bluegill. Lots of fish will be hugging the bottom this time of year, so fishing low and slow will be your best bet for getting bites from smallmouth and panfish.
Flies: Slump Buster 1/0-#2, Meat Whistle 6, Wolly Bugger 6-10, Sparkle Minnow 8, Near Nuff Crayfish 4-6
Rod: Sage R8 Core
Reel: Sage ESN Reel
Line: Rio Predator Line
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Just after the first snow of the year, the fish are slow and the temps are cold. If you plan to fish this time of year, sleep in and make a cup of coffee before heading to the river. Around 10:00 the water and the air will warm up and the fish will start feeding for the day. The fish will feed until 3:00 or 4:00 in the afternoon until the sun goes behind the trees and the air temps start to drop again. Make sure you wear layers so you can add and subtract clothes throughout the day. As always when fishing during the winter, make sure that you have a plan of where you are going and tell others where you expect to be and what time you expect to be off the water, in case something happens while you are fishing. Read More
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