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| May 7, 2018 - Trout Fly Fishing Report; by Orvis | |
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| Ghost Comanche | May 8 2018, 10:55 AM Post #1 |
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Reported by Orvis Water flow: HighVisibility: 48 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 52 Degrees F Water condition: Clear Best time of day to fish: the warmer hours of the day Best stretch: The closer you are to the main springs the better the fishing Best access point: There are only 2 public access points: 1 at the Mossy Creek Church, and 1 at the 42/747 bridge. Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: Blue Wing Olives, Midges Fish species: Brown Trout Fishing season: Year Round Nearest airport: Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line Mossy Creek Description.....Mossy Creek is a peaceful limestone spring creek that meanders from its springhead in the village of Mt Solon about 8 miles to its confluence with the North River. It is similar to Pennsylvania spring creeks with fishable hatches of many species of mayflies and caddis. A four mile section of Mossy is open to the public thanks to an arrangement worked out by the landowners, Trout Unlimited, and The Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries. Each fall Mossy is stocked with fingerling brown trout. These fish grow quickly and the individuals that last a few years are as wild and wily as any stream born trout. Contrary to the information given in some regional guide books, Mossy is an extremely challenging stream and is not recommended as a place for beginners. Dry fly fishermen, familiar with Mossy's moods fish it carefully and slowly, often crouching or kneeling along the bank. Surface action can take place all year with tiny Olives hatching sporadically throughout the winter. By mid April hatches of larger blue winged olives and sulphurs become regular. Trico action usually begins around Memorial Day and can last until Halloween. It is the summer dry fly fishing for which Mossy is most famous. Most of the public section runs through open meadows. By late July trout are used to seeing grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, and ants and the fish become very aggressive on the surface. The average fisherman has his best chance of seeing and hooking really big fish in Mossy at this time. Streamer fishing on Mossy can also bring about some action from the largest fish. The best opportunity we usually see for landing the largest browns of the year is during a high water event. Heavy spring rains or tropical systems that move over the area dumping multiple inches a day will stain the water and increase the flow. The biggest browns will emerge from the undercuts and holes and move to the shallow moss beds and ambush disoriented bait washing downstream. Don’t be afraid to throw flies in the 4-6 inch range to entice a strike by some of these monsters. Access to Mossy Creek is available with a FREE permit that is allocated at the Verona office of the VDGIF. The permit is good for 1 year from the date of issue. Techniques & Tips.....Water is high but running fairly clear. The overcast rainy weather should be good for streamer fishing this week. 7-Day Forecast.....Detailed Forecast TodayA chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. TonightA chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. TuesdayPartly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. WednesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 54. ThursdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Thursday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%. FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 81. Friday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 58. SaturdayPartly sunny, with a high near 84. Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 61. SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 87. Tip of the week.....Grab some heavy leader and tippet and start fishing some big flies! |
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