Brown Trout

Clinch River Hatches and Trout Flies:

There are a few mayflies and quite a few 
caddisflies that emerge on the Clinch River 
but the hatches are not consistent day in and 
day out. There is a sulphur hatch that can be 
good at times. It is about the only mayfly 
hatch of any importance. It starts in late April 
and peaks during May. By the first of June it 
has ended in most areas. Many days you will 
be lucky to see midges on the surface. Most 
of the fly fishing should be done subsurface.

The Brown Drake Mayfly:

The Brown Drake is found in trout streams nationwide. It is a very large mayfly that is usually found in slower moving water of streams and some lakes. They start hatching just prior to dark and continue into the night. The brown Drake spinners fall in the evening.
They are a big meal for a trout. The Brown Drakes are burrowing nymphs spending their days burrowed in the bottom of streams, coming out at night to feed.

Free Classes:

Class 3021 Matching the Hatch

Class 303 Nymphing

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