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February 2005
Monthly Meeting
Evaluations of the alternatives' impacts and estimated costs will be
presented at the February/March 2005 public workshops in North Carolina
and Tennessee. The public is encouraged to participate in this important
workshop series. This is the last public participation opportunity prior
to selection of the preferred study alternative. Comments collected from
the public will be considered along with prior public input in the
selection of the preferred study alternative. The Draft EIS, which will
announce the preferred study alternative, will be available for public
review later in 2005 and will be immediately followed by a series of
formal public hearings. Swannanoa River Clean Up
The Clean Up will be the Biltmore section on March 12 with Riverlink. LOS TU volunteers are needed. Also need 2-3 flat bottomed boats for the deeper and more difficult to reach sections. Alesha Myers, volunteer coordinator for Riverlink, will be at the March meeting to talk about Riverlink and this clean up.
UNDERSTANDING HOW TROUT FEED Steve
Parrott Probably one of the most fascinating things is to see a trout rise and take
an insect off of the surface. The
most frustrating thing is casting to where the ring was, matching the
hatch perfect and coming up empty. Hopefully
the following explanations of trout rise forms will help on you next
fishing outings. There are several different ways that trout feed.
One way is considered to be a Simple Rise which generally
occurs during a good hatch and the trout are pretty sure of the type of
food floating downstream. These
rises are usually quick and sometimes violent with very little hesitation
by the trout. He will leave
his holding area, rise to the surface and either takes or refuse the fly,
and will always return to his holding area. Another type of rise is the Compound Rise.
This is similar to the Simple Rise, but it involves a much longer
drift from the holding area and longer inspection of the food.
This is caused when the trout has some doubt about the edibility of
the food floating by. The
trout will almost always stay with the food, drifting just under the
surface at the same rate continuously inspecting the food while deciding
whether to take or refuse. This
is why it is important to have a drag-free drift.
Any unusual movement that does not look natural or goes against the
current will result in a refusal 90% of the time.
If you notice the trout turn sideways in the current, this is the
beginning of a more thorough inspection because there is still too much
doubt. A puddle cast can be
very effective in getting the long drag-free drift required in this
situation. At some point or
another the trout will make the final decision to take the fly or refuse
and move back to his holding area. The third type of rise is the Complex Rise which occurs when there is
extreme doubt in the trout mind about the food type drifting overhead.
As with the compound rise the trout will begin drifting downstream
or across stream with the fly giving it a thorough inspection.
If there is excessive drag on the fly or the trout believes it is
an inedible object, the trout will immediately refuse and return to the
holding area. If the drift is
good, and the trout is still interested but very doubtful, he will allow
the fly to begin floating away from him.
It is now time for a decision.
If he refuses, he will return to his holding area.
However, if he does decide to take, the trout will turn facing
downstream in a very fast motion and begin his pursuit.
Once you see a trout displaying this pursuit, he will never refuse
it. Hopefully this will help you understand that when a trout rises, he is
generally not sitting under the ring he left waiting for his next morsel
of food. When you make a cast,
make sure you land the fly far enough above that last rise form or your
cast may fall short of where the fish is holding or you may land directly
on top of the fish and spook him.
One of the most important things is the drag free float when you are fishing
over finicky fish. If you
cannot achieve the drift you need from where you are fishing, try moving
upstream and fish back down to where the trout is holding. Catch and Release and a Trophies too? Most of us release most every fish we catch and that's that. A mounted fish is just isn't a option. So what if you want a formal trophy and some credit for your memorable monster fish. A citation could be your answer.
NORTH CAROLINA ANGLER RECOGNITION PROGRAM (NCARP) Tennessee Angler Recognition Program (TARP) There are also provisions in both state programs for a master angler certificate. By catching five citation fish of any species or five citation fish of one species, one will receive a master angler certificate. Mark Your Calendar North Mills Stocking Scott Marsh advises the following dates for stocking on the North Mills: March 2nd - Wednesday, April 6th - Wednesday, May 2nd - Monday, October 6th - Thursday, November 3rd - Thursday. Usual time, usual place. Zebra Midge Puppa The Zebra Midge is a good fly for a dropper or as a second fly on a double nymph rig. For a picture or to see other flies on the LOS TU Local Flies Nymph pages Hook: Tiemco 2487 scud size 14-20 Bead: Black Glass Bead Rib: Strand of Silver Crystal Flash Thread: Black 8/0
Local Flies Page
We are adding pictures to this page. We want the pictures to be of flies tied by LOS TU members. Please submit your ties. If it is a pattern we do not have listed yet submit a recipe also. Thanks Brad S.
LOS TU Sale Items
Curtis Wright Outfitters has several items from the fundraiser closet to sell. Stop by and check it out. Weaverville, NC 828.645.8700 LOS Supports NC WRC Brook Trout Genetic Typing Project
We will add other sources of fishing and stream info as we can.
Just A Thought
Practice Good Etiquette.
Take a Moment to Look at the Nature Around the Stream.
Read a Article and Learn Something New About The Sport. Just a Thought :)
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