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3rd Installment
by Steven Michel

Latest Update: April 16, 2008


Everything you need to catch the BIG one is right here!!

Whats Working:
Well it has been a long winter but trout fishing season is finally here. The Wildlife Commission has again started stocking the Delayed Harvest Waters for Catch and Release fishing. This is a great place to catch numbers of fish and different types of fish. The Wildlife Commission stocks good numbers of Brook,Rainbow and Brown trout. Hatchery Supported waters opened for fishing April 5th and Wild Trout Waters are open all year.

Tips, Stories, Info:
April is the month we start to see some insect activity. Hatches that are strong early in the Spring are the Quill Gordon and the tan-brown Caddis.Recommended flies are Quill Gordon,Royal Wulff,Royal Coachman and Elk Hair Caddis all in sizes #14 and #16.Good luck and Great Fishing.

Foscoe Fishing Company/Orvis Fishing Schools:
We have new dates for our 2008 fly fishing schools. Please contact us for school scheduling. School includes two full days of instructions all gear and lunch each day. In order to be eligible for the class you must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance of the desired school date. Please call 828-963-6556 for additional info.





Big Wayne with another Monster trout!!


Another great day trout fishing!!


Nice Brown!!