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May 6, 2018- Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report; by Orvis
Topic Started: May 7 2018, 08:09 AM (8 Views)
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Posted ImageWater flow: 413 CFS at the Palmyra Gauge.

Visibility: 48 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 63 Degrees F

Water condition: Stained

Best time of day to fish: Mid morning and early afternoon

Best stretch: Riverview Park

Best access point: All Public Ramps and acess areas. In the city of Charlottesville go to Darden Towe and Riverside Park.

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Cray fish and bait fish.

Fish species: Smallmouth Bass

Fishing season:
Open Year Round (Guiding offered May-October)

Nearest airport: Charlottesville/Albemarle

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 2X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 7 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: Big Bug Warm Water WF Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Fly Line


Rivanna River Description

The Rivanna is formed by the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Rivanna. After they converge the Rivanna runs for about 40 miles and empties into the James at Columbia, Va.
The Rivanna runs southeast through Albemarle and Fluvanna counties. As it skirts the edge of Charlottesville it provides fishing opportunities for anglers. The wading angler can find access at Darden Towe and Riverview Parks. There are five public access points on the Rivanna.

Being a smaller flow than the James travel down its flows are best in canoes or kayaks. Because of the summer flows wading provides the angler with the best conditions.

The Rivanna doesn’t give up the big fish like the James but is a great fishery offering sunfish along with largemouth.
There is work on establishing Shad but it will be a few years before the results are known.

There is a lot of History along the Rivanna. Thomas Jefferson had Mills on it and was involved in the Rivanna Navigation Company. You will notice old wing dams and locks along its path.

Techniques & Tips

The longer days have the smallmouth moving about preparing for the spawn. The fish are most active late morning into early afternoon. Fish areas that are near the deeper holes that have shelves which the fish will move up on as the water temperatures rise.





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