Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
70
Smoky Mountain Gillies's Tip of the Week
Water temps are on the rise, Fish early in the morning and late in the evening. With the low water try dropping down to a size 18 nymph or smaller.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 6/18/22
Monday: A few afternoon clouds but mainly sunny. High 90F. Winds light and variable. Monday Night: Clear Skies with a few passing clouds. Low 64F. Winds light and variable. Tuesday:Mostly sunny. Near record high temperatures. High 97F. Winds light and variable. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear skies. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Wednesday: HOT! Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. Near record high temps. High of 99F. Winds light and variable. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Low 74F. Winds light and variable. Thursday: Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Near record High. High near 98F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 20%. Thursday Night: Isolated thunderstorms during evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Partly cl Low 73F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 20%. Friday: Partly cloudy. Stray shower or storm. . High around 98F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 20%. Friday Night: Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms before midnight. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40% Saturday: Sunny Skies. High of 88F. Winds NNE at 5-10 MPH Saturday Night: Clear skies. Low 61F. Winds NNE at 5-10 MPH. Sunday: Sunshine. High around 89F. Winds light and variable.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/18/22
Try Fishing a large dry with a heavy nymph 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