Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
70
Mark White's Tip of the Week
Fresh fish stocked into the river on the Big E on and Little E on 7/21. Eggs and worms, some flash and natural will take care of the fly selection for those fresh fish. Be still and observe the water before you fish it, there may be an indication for you to change your tactics. Get out early, it's getting hot and the fish need a breather. Try a dry and a dropper combination in addition to the "Go To" flies like worms and eggs. Try big and bushy with natural or something like an egg pattern or worm. Streamer stripped always works. Get out and fish! Hike downstream and fish your way back up to the car. Pack some food and water and enjoy a great day in some of the most beautiful water that South Carolina offers!
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5-Day Outlook as of 8/1/22
Afternoons are getting hot and the water is lower though some afternoon storms have given us a little more flow. Fish earlier in the day and get away from the access points. Evening hatches should bring fun dry fly action in pools.
Techniques & Tips as of 8/1/22
With all our rain, I'd tie on larger bushy dry flies w/ your favorite worm pattern as a dropper. Small and large flashy nymphs combined or a flashy and natural nymph all fished along the bottom with an indicator. Use a heavy fly as your bottom fly and try lighter weighted or unweighted flies above. Connection can be made by leaving a tag end longer at your leader to tippet connection. Make your tag ends no longer than 2-3 inches to avoid tangles.
Local Species Available Mid September to June
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Rainbow
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Brown
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Brook Hatchery Supported
Mark White's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Adams | Natural | 12-16 |
Elk Wing Caddis | Tan | 12-16 |
Quasimodo Pheasant Tail | Natural | 18-20 |
T.H. Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa | Cream, Olive, Green, | 14-18 |
Stimulator | Orange | 10-18 |
Girdle Bugs | Brown/black/ golden | 8-12 |
Adam's Purple Parachute | purple | 14-18 |
NBK Caddis Dry | Olive or Tan | 14-20 |
UV Z Midge | Black/ Silver or Olive | 18-20 |
Sculpzilla Jr | Black or White | 04-12 |
Mark White's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line