Cool Weather but HOT Fishing in the NC Mountains

submitted by Curtis Wright Outfitters

Most of the Delayed Harvest rivers are fishing well with good numbers of fish still patiently waiting for your well drifted flies. The Tennessee Tail waters are having great midge and BWO hatches, and the the sulphurs are still making an occasional appearance. 

The Cherokee trophy waters have been dealing out some extremely impressive fish that are absolutely colored up. And who could forget the Davidson. The Davidson is a ghost town this time of year, and the angler who can find the fish and work them will be pleasantly rewarded. 

The big thing to remember on all of these rivers is the water is cold. The fish will be deep and will want their food coming to them. Find fish and work them. Fish ARE spawning so watch where you step. Don't know what to look for? Get professional help to put you in the know!!

Winter fishing, when new to it, can make your head spin just getting geared up to go out. Stop by the Curtis Wright shop or book one of their professional guides, to show you the ropes and shorten the learning curve.

While there are fishing options for the whole year, winter fishing is not for everyone. Whether it's too cold or you don't have the gear, there is a way to stay involved with fly fishing and even get yourself set up for the warmer weather which is right around the corner. Fly tying can look like advanced basket weaving if you don't know what is going on, so winter may be the right time to take a class.

For those who have been thinking about a tying class, get your name on the list and Curtis Wright will put together a class to fit your scheduling needs. For anyone who has never seen a fly tied, those just beginning, or the seasoned tyer the annual "Drop by and Tie" sessions in the Weaverville location will start on Saturday January 17th. The class will begin at 12 PM and run until about 3 PM. Bring your vice, materials, and questions. One of the professional guide/instructors will be on hand to help you through any trouble areas. 

Anyone who comes can also get their name in a raffle to win some great tying/fishing prizes. The "Drop by and Tie" will run every Saturday through the middle of March. Call first if there is inclement weather to confirm the class will still be held.

Curtis Wright Outfitters  has two shops located at 5 All Souls Crescent in Asheville NC and 24 N Main Street in Weaverville NC.