Hello from Hendersonville

Good morning all,

I am new to the area as well as flyfishing (been out three times). I am obsessed!! Wish that I had tried this years ago. So far I have been to Looking glass creek and the Davidson and had success both places. Going again this Saturday and would appreciate any tips/tricks on everything from fly selection as well as areas to try. Site is awesome and informative.

Thanks
Buckwheat

Welcome

You're on the right track if you're catching fish on the Davidson! It's a tough river to fish! The Davidson will make novices and pros alike shake their head! When you're fishing the Davidson, you have to keep at it. Fish a pool to it's entirety. Target one fish and concentrate on him.

The area around the bridge at the Hatchery is good, but it can get very crowded; especially on a Saturday. Hike past the gates (on the road that runs adjacent to the hatchery) and head a little upstream. You won't run into as many people as you would downstream. If you hike far enough, you won't see too many people at all. There's still large fish upstream too. I've found them to be a little more cooperative than the fish downstream.

As far as flies go, if the water is low and clear, 6x/7x tippet and a #26-30 blood midge, WD-40, or any other type of midge works like a charm. Red and pink San Juan worms work well too, especially during high, stained to muddy water. If the water gets muddy and high, a Woolly Bugger, Zonker, or any other streamer will work on 4x.

Thank you both. You are very right at how crowded the hatchery can get. I got there early on saturday and caught three nice ones right at the bridge. I walked up about 500 yards from the bridge and there was a deeper pool with no joke probably 100 fish visible and I couldn't get anything to bite. Some wouls have gone 20+ inches, very frustrating. Thanks again for the tips. I have been obsessed about trying to find some more information and your forum has been the best.

Thanks,
Buckwheat

I fished that same pool last Wednesday. There really are a 100+ fish. I saw some true monsters in that pool too! A large storm upstream caused the river to rise and to become muddy. During that time, I had several brown trout (pushing 26- 27") chase my streamer.

Welcome. Fall is right around the corner.

What a great site, I look forward to visiting!

Welcome Glenn!