Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
66
Smoky Mountain Gillies's Tip of the Week
Water conditions are moderate based on afternoon pop-up thunderstorms in the mountains, but will keep water temps low and better for trout fishing. With the higher water conditions, try a stone fly with a pheasant tail dropper.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 8/1/22
Monday: Scattered showers and Thunderstorms. High 83F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 MPH. Chance of rain 60%. Monday Night: Variably clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 70F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%. Tuesday: Mixed clouds and sun with a few spotty thunderstorms. High 88F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 MPH. Chance of rain 40%. Tuesday Night: Variably cloudy with limited thunderstorms. Low near 71F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 20%. Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a few random thunderstorms. High 91F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 20%. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low 71F. Winds light and variable. Thursday: Partly cloudy with a few showers and storms. High 89F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30% Thursday Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low 71F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. Friday: Isolated thunderstorms. High 85F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. Friday Night: Few spotty thunderstorms. Low 71F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. Saturday: Mixed clouds and sun with isolated thunderstorms. High 87F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. Saturday Night: Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy skies overnight. Low 71F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 20%. Sunday: Partly cloudy with a stray thunderstorm. Chance of rain 20%. High around 88F. Winds light and variable. Sunday Night: Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Low around 70F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.
Techniques & Tips as of 8/1/22
Try ant dry fly with a pheasant tail dropper
Local Species Available Year Round
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Trout
Smoky Mountain Gillies's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Adam's Purple Parachute | N/A | 12-14 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig | N/A | 14-16 |
Adams | N/A | 14-18 |
Stimulator | Yellow | 10-16 |
Pats Rubber legs | Brown | 10-14 |
Chubby Chernobyl | Yellow | 10--14 |
Yellow Sally | N/A | 14-16 |
CDC Caddis | N/A | 14-16 |
Adam's Purple Parachute
Tie on this deadly purple parachute dry fly to show trout something unique.
2.49
Item #7R6K
Smoky Mountain Gillies'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