Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
54
Orvis Sevierville's Tip of the Week
Check on generations schedules - still moving water throughout day. Also, on low water - be mindfull of redds. give spawners a break so they can give us future opportunities from thier efforts!
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 1/31/23
This AfternoonA 30 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 48. North wind around 5 mph. TonightRain, mainly before 4am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. WednesdayA 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. North wind around 5 mph. Wednesday NightA 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind. ThursdayRain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Thursday NightA 30 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph. FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 21. SaturdayPartly sunny, with a high near 45. Saturday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 31. SundayA 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Sunday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 32. MondayMostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Techniques & Tips as of 1/31/23
Nymphing will produce the most fish day in and day out. Long, light leaders with olive midge in size 18 and black midge #22 range, trya red midge as well...Also #16 scuds, #18 PT's and a wool indicator will be the rig of choice through the winter.
Local Species Available Year Round
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Trout
Orvis Sevierville's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Midge | olive | 18-24 |
Micro Egg | peach | 20 |
Shaky Worm | pink | 14 |
Bead Head Micro Midge | N/A | 18,20 |
zebra midge | Red | 22 |
San Juan worm | Red | 14-16 |
WD-40 | Olive | 20 |
Bead Head Brassie | Purple | 20 |
D and D | Yellow | 2 |
Mini Dungeons | N/A | 22 |
Orvis Sevierville'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
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line