The Month Dreams Come True
Hey Everyone,
I hope y'all are doing well and making time to get on the water every once in a while. Hard to believe we are already in the month of May 2022, but that’s a good thing. I want to say thanks to everyone as well for trusting us to take you on your fishing adventures this year as we continue to grow! I always say this, but can not thank you guys enough.
May is your dream month as far as angling goes in all shapes and forms. Birds are having a field day, as well as all the wildlife in our rivers. Saw my first Green Heron the other day which was quite the sight for me. I’ve always thought spring and early summer is some of the best fishing, and have not found a reason to ever change that thought. Even with the high winds we have experienced this year, we’ve still had some great days on the water as well as tough ones. That’s fishing at the end of the day and making the best out of your time on the water is all we can do.
Whats Happening?
We have all types of bugs coming off right now on our Trout Streams. This is a common theme in the Spring/late Summer. Life in the river flourishes as well as our surroundings. You have to get out here and take it all in at the end of the day. The cold has officially left the building.
As far as bug life is concerned we have quite a few in the mix that stand out more than others. Trout will key in on these bugs throughout the day, but will continue to make that change as we get later into the summer.
Yellow Sallies continue to dominate our freestones throughout most of the day. These bugs really get the trout moving and competing for the food source. Yellow bugs are in and you better have them in your box for a couple months.
Sulphers have been absolutely epic in our freestones, and on the tailwaters in Tennessee. Being at the right place at the right time is key for these hatches in our area. The fish tend take a break mid day from feeding heavily till late evening. Soon as the sun goes, the bugs come and its crucial to be in your spot armed with lots of dries, and frogs fanny of course . We’ve ran a few trips this year centered on this hatch which leaves us walking out of the woods in complete darkness.
Big stones are on the menu this year after taking a leave for a couple years, but so far this year we’ve have a great Stone Fly bite. When fish key in on them, those bobbers will be going down at high speed and you need to be ready to SET! They will begin to show as it gets warmer as well as the terrestrials in our area. Terrestrial season is upon us any day now with 80 degree weather sweeping the mountains on a normal basis.
Caddis and Cahills continue to show with out any sight of leaving us which means small soft hackles being swung into the riffles will continue to pick up fish throughout the day. If you don’t have a soft hackle on do yourself a favor and tie one on.
Let’s not forget about our drakes that may or may not make an appearance this year on a few of our freestones in the area. These are those “ghosts” we talk about every year, but the few that see them usually keep it to themselves till its over with. Some of the best Spinner falls in Pisgah can be formed by this hatch. We’ve seen a few, but not enough to say they are here.
Trout fishing will continue to be great as long as we receive our afternoon rain showers through the Spring. Right now the water is clear and the sight fishing is fun. The visual game is a tough game to play some days, but reading that fish with your drift makes it a little more intense, but rewarding when the plan comes togther.
Bass fishing has been good and continues to get better as the warm weather becomes a regular part of our program. So book your dates soon! Float fishing for Small jaws is a fun way to give the trout a break and focus on warm water Wild Fish. They pull hard and don’t give up easy.
Let’s remember that we haven’t received a lot of rain this year yet, and if we continue to fish we need to start taking temps of our wild trout waters to ensure they aren’t stressed. We want them to reproduce for us in years to come. Stocked trout fishing has been good as of recent, with people even calling the trout wild cause they look so good. Just remember that the differences between these fish isn’t looks or location. It’s the behavior and placement in the river they reside.
We are ready for the second part of the season and have lots of water to offer our clients. Whether it be wading small to large Trout streams, floating for Trout, floating for Bass, Musky or Striper. Pick your poison, and we will work hard to make sure you have a great day. Let’s get you on the books this year!
I want to also thank my guides that bust there butts off to put smiles on faces not for a paycheck, but because it’s what they truly love to do! Hare's Ear is grateful to have y’all and happy to net your next fish!
Getting the drift right