We have some wading and floating opportunities that we havent been able to access due to the waters being closed so after the first Saturday in April lets go chase some fish on some waters that have been closed a month long. These fish lack the beauty of the native brook trout but are still pretty fish nonetheless. In the event of a tie for total weight, the team with the heaviest single fish will be awarded the position. Spartans and Lady Spartans take first spring encounter over county rival, McDowell softball drops second road game in a row, MHS Weekly Preview: Baseball and softball in the playoff hunt with key games, Eight-run first inning dooms Titans at Enka, England's Lionesses prepare for World Cup as interest in women's football grows, Dallas Mavericks fined $750,000 for trying to lose game against Chicago Bulls, MLS player given six game ban for racist remark, WTA announces return to China, ending boycott over Peng Shuai allegations. Below is a resource for some of the lakes and rivers in the state that holds bass in them. Remember to winterize your boat(s) If you will not be using them in the winter months. There are no upcoming tournaments for this Series. We ask that you please bring your fish to the scales in a timely manner. Below are some recent photos of some of the fish weve caught on the Tuck. Check out some of our most recent catches from the Catawba. We are getting a lot of repeat clients in the fall that want to chase those big smallmouth on fly or spinning tackle. Need more information? This requires anglers to make longer casts and get flawless drifts over the fish to get eats. A good float is putting in at the bridge at US Business 221 and going down to Burnettes Landing. 2022 Skeeter Products, Inc. All rights reserved. The 2023 season will feature over $2,200,000 in guaranteed prizes and payouts with events in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New York, North Carolina . April 9. $5 will go straight to our End of Year Classic tournament. See your local Skeeter dealer for complete details. The best bite has been when we get a cold front come through and the water temps get around 75 degrees again. Crappie are a close second for fish fry enthusiasts. The bigger bugs such as caddis, cahills, hendricksons, quill gordons, stoneflies, and sulphurs begin to make their arrival in the spring so there are plenty of insects for the trout to eat. Augusta County Bass 2023 Schedule - Smith Mt Lake. Fly fishing in the Spring is hands down the best time to trout fish in North Carolina. July was an excellent month of fishing even though it rained almost every day. I think its going to be a dry month so finding creeks and rivers with the most water in it will be key. Its proved itself over and over, year after year on these mountain rivers. The best bite of the year is right around the corner. We were fortunate to run a few trout fishing trips after rainstorms because the water temperatures were in a suitable range for the fish. The 2023 season will feature over $2,200,000 in guaranteed prizes and payouts with events in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New York, North . There are different ways to fish a popper: Dead Drift Em, Pop Em, Twitch Em. 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If you are a beginner wanting to book your first float trip and learn the ropes of fishing from a boat then this stretch is for you. Give us a call to get in on the action this year. Contestants must be off plane, idling in, within a reasonable distance from the no-wake buoy by 10:00 pm. News . Just two days after suffering a tough road loss at Enka High School, the McDowell Titans showed a lot of grit on the diamond and, with the hel, The latest chapter of the crosstown rivalry took place on Monday as East and West McDowell middle schools battled on the baseball and softball. The fall trout fishing in western North Carolina is something every fly angler should experience. The last river that is worthy of mentioning in the bass fishing guide in North Carolina is the Pigeon River. April 8. This was Bennetts personal best river smallmouth and the biggest smallmouth to hit my net this year. The stretch runs through small sections of private land that isnt accessible by foot so these areas yield a bunch of fish. Spring is my favorite time to fish Curtis Creek because we get some excellent caddis, March brown, and Hendrickson hatches throughout March, April, and May. I Have Jon Boat, Can I Fish Your Tournaments? The guys that take us up on this guided trip are always happy at the end of the day when they have caught the biggest river smallmouth of their life. Box 1640 Morganton, NC 28655; 828.439.9022 + Map Us; Like Foothills Marine Center on Facebook! Blastoff Position is Determined By Order Of Payment. Brown trout are native to Europe, but were introduced in the 1920s in alot of the streams in North Carolina. Water levels in the mountains of North Carolina are currently low which makes fishing more challenging that years past. Tournament entry fees are $105. Roughly three weeks are left in the spring sports calendar in terms of the regular season action, and two of McDowell High Schools teams are , The McDowell Titans put themselves in a hole that probably felt about as steep as the walk from Enka High Schools baseball field back to the . Please subscribe to keep reading. Weve got a few more smallmouth trips on the books this year which we are excited to finish the year out strong. The "conventional" bass tournaments, where anglers blast around in boats that can cost upwards of $85,000, can be hyper-competitive, with anglers rarely sharing information about hot areas or productive lures. This is the pinnacle in fly fishing. One of our favorite streamer patterns in the Spring is the feather game changer. 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I cannot begin to describe how proud I am of this team, said Coach Allison. There is a five (5) fish limit during the Tuesday night tournaments. EAST Regular Season Schedule is complete. $14.99. This is why fly fishermen and women nymph fish. In February of 2020, a 7 pound, 3 ounce smallmouth was caught by Ken Whitesides. The smallmouth bite will begin in March for the spinning angler that wants to get in on the prespawn bite. You must fish 3 regular season tournaments to be eligible for our End-of-Year Championship Tournament. As March comes to an end we are heading full steam into April. April 8. This is our best fishery from November to the end of May. Check your Lake Levels Duke Energy. The only problem is getting to the fish. Jackson Dowdle, left, and Mason Brewer weighed in 6.59 pounds. Riot Baits Baton Worm Money / 4 3/5" $5.99. However, as the winter grows colder, anglers have better luck if they target the lake's smallmouth bass. Yes, there is a $25 membership fee for each angler that participates in the Eastern NC Bass Challenge. The Catawba Tailrace is slowly starting to fish better and better. Parking lot #2 in the middle of the park has 64 trailer parking spaces, while lot #3 which is closest to the launch, has 48, totaling 112 spaces for boat parking. We can customize a fishing trip in western North Carolina that fits your needs. Use this link to start your Nation Club today, Series rules specific to North Carolina Youth Trails, Lake James Wrap Up The first stop of the 2022-23 season for the North Carolina BASS High School and Junior Series was , The culmination of the entire East/West season for the 2021-22 North Carolina BASS High School and Junior Series was held at Lake , First, we would like to give a special shoutout to Skyline Marine for their generosity in hosting an open house complete with , The second stop of the Spring season for the 2021-22 North Carolina BASS High School and Junior Series was plagued again by . Only smallmouth, largemouth and spotted bass will be weighed. Welcome to the official website of the Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Big Bass Tour presented by Mercury Marine. Check out this 25 bruiser our guide Jason Wilson put his client on last week. SIGN UP NOW NEXT TOURNAMENT The French Broad and Nolichucky rivers produce trophy smallmouth year after year. The Catawba Angler provides fly fishing and spin fishing trips for trout and smallmouth in Asheville. $10,000 1st Place with a minimum of 100 Teams entered! In addition, we reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone, for any reason. Check out the setup below. 2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Table Rock Lake weigh-in (4/15/2023) 22h Phoenix Bass Fishing League. The Prachyls wanted to fish a smaller smallmouth river so we did just that and had a great day targeting smallmouth using spinning tackle. Remember the water temps are hottest in the evening because the water has warmed up all day. We are currently booking in August so please dont hesitate booking. The fish are spooky after seeing a lot of pressure on the weekends. The rainbow trout above was caught out of a delayed harvest stretch north of Asheville. The season, which began last fall, will culminate with the State Championship Tournament on Lake Norman May 21 and 22. McDowell Board of Education race to become partisan in 2024. Trying throwing some smaller profile flies to match the hatch. Entry fee is $40.00 per tournament. (opens in new window), Tuesday, September 13th: 6:00PM - 10:00PM, Tuesday, September 20th: 6:00PM - 10:00PM, Tuesday, September 27th: 6:00PM - 10:00PM, https://www.skeeterboats.com/About-Skeeter.php?content=sales_event, 2021Lake James Tuesday Night Trail Results, 2020 Lake James Tuesday Night Trail Results, 2019 Lake James Tuesday Night Trail Results, 2018 Lake James Tuesday Night Trail Results, 2017 Lake James Tuesday Night Trail Results, 2016 Lake James Tuesday Night Trail Results, 2015 Lake James Tuesday Night Trail Results, 2014 Lake James Tuesday Night Trail Results, 2013 Lake James Tuesday Night Trail Results, 2012 Lake James Tuesday Night Trail Results. Out of all the fish stocked by the state 40% of them are rainbow trout. The Linville River drops 2000 feet in elevation as it meanders 12 miles through the steep gorge walls and eventually dumping into Lake James. Jeffrey is well known for his passion, dedication and love for the sport of competitive bass fishing. They are so dedicated to the sport of fishing and they continue to amaze me. 4th through 6th place will be two (2) point increments with 4th receiving 92 points and 6th receiving 88 points. $100 will cover your entry fee and big fish prize. NORTH CAROLINA. Weve been picking fish up in the deeper runs on nymphs and streamers in the riffles. Twitch Em: In deep slow slack water I like to twitch the poppers because sometimes just a little movement on the legs can draw a strike. The Catawba Angler was one of the first bass fishing guides in North Carolina to guide on Lake James. Below are some pictures of some recent catches. These fish are less pressured and more willing to eat during this time. The weather is perfect this time of year with the later start times so give us a call to book your fishing adventure in the mountains of NC. If you want to specialize in Euronymphing, Streamer Fishing, Nymphing Fishing, or Dry Fly Fishing we can customize your trip to solely focus on one of these different tactics. And, as you will see, it makes a difference. Recently on the Catawba River we got into a Blue Wing Olive and an Early Black Stone hatch that offered us some excellent sigh fishing to pods of stocked fish. Anytime you can bring a 19inch fish to the boat its a good day. The clock is set back one hour at 2:00 AM (First Sunday in November). The water temperature on the French Broad is 57 degrees. The smallmouth bite is good all summer. We offer half day wade trips for $250 (2 anglers). When Im fishing indicators, my set up is the following: My fly line connects to a section of 3.5 ft fluorocarbon (15 pound) line that connects to a tippet ring using a loop knot. The leaves are have began changing colors in the higher elevations, but expect peak color to be around the end of October. The reality of it is that most of the time thats not the case here in the mountains of NC. Ask us about the ones that have gotten away. At least one team member must pay IN PERSON at the ramp prior to blast off for that team to be awarded points for that week. This team is truly a pleasure to work with and I am honored to be a small part of it.. There is no better way to beat the heat of summer than spending a day on the water chasing smallmouth bass. We would love to talk to you about the best times of the year to fish or answer any question you may have about fishing. Some of the biggest trout we catch all year is in the springtime stripping streamers against the banks. Numbers are low, but the potential to catch a good one is always possible. From backcountry experiences to roadside pull offs there are plenty of trout fishing opportunities for the curious angler in North Carolina. Dont leave the house without some sort of crankbait, swimbait, or suspending bait. Add to Cart. The fishing is excellent and the scenery is even better. They are proud of their team and represent our sponsors to the fullest. 2022 Foothills Marine Tuesday Night Trail We invite you to fish with us from 6:00 pm 'til 10:00pm every Tuesday Night on the Foothills Marine Tuesday Night Trail! The Delayed Harvest waters are full of trout and after the first Saturday in April the Hatchery Supported Waters open up. If you dont have enough time in your schedule to join us for the entire trip, check out our 2011 itinerary (we will have the 2012 itinerary available as the event gets closer) and consider joining us for just a day or two. The fishing in the spring is consistent all day long because of the suitable water and air temps. This is exciting fishing because its all visual. American Bass Anglers (256)232-0406 Open Series Presented by Caymas Boats Division 5 North Carolina Director: Rodney Michael (256)497-0967 Next Scheduled Event: ( Register Now) Online Registration Cut Off or Late Fee Begins: A Package Registration signs you up for all five events within this division. I want to thank him for my wife for getting up at the crack of dawn with me before heading to the river. Enjoy the photos. March 20th was the first day of Spring. Weve got plenty of wadeable creeks and bigger rivers to fish for trout during March, April, and May. We took the McKay family on a two boat float trip down the lower end of the Nolichucky and had a fantastic day. The Catawba River also provides great wade fishing opportunities as well. Fishing trips are fun for beginners and experienced anglers. Numbers of fish can be high and there are opportunities at some very large holdover brown trout. Winter is on its way out here in the mountains. The Tarheel State has three major geological regions which include the Appalachian Mountains, Piedmont, and Atlantic Coastal Plains. In February of 2020, a 7 pound, 3 ounce smallmouth was caught by Ken Whitesides. We are big on teaching then catching at our guide service because youve got to be able to do things the right way before you start catching. Smaller topwater flies dominate throughout the summer because youve got cicadas, beetles, grasshoppers, damselflies, and dragonflies. I look forward to seeing you on the water. We look forward to fishing with you. The all-girl team of Macey Allison and Cameran Young placed fifth with an 11.91-pound bag. If you have never experienced the smallmouth fishing or trout fishing in October then give us a call. The Catawba Tailrace offers some of the best brown trout fishing in North Carolina. The Spring offers some tremendous fly fishing opportunities across the mountain region for trout. The French Broad has been off colored for the last month, but I am okay with that because the less fishing pressure this summer means a better late summer/early fall bite. Weve been getting just enough rain to keep the rivers higher than years past, but still fishable. The Catawba River is loaded with hungry rainbows. Its important to check the water temperatures on the wild trout streams because catching wild trout in water temperatures above 70 degrees can be fatal to the trout. Alex recommended this gear for Lake James, NC. Weve been having great success on the higher rivers this time of year with stonefly patterns, prince nymphs, and eggs. VA Bass Chapter Federation 2023 Schedule - Lake Holston. These guys put a lot of time on the water which is the best teacher of all. They participate in meetings prior to tournaments. Lift the rod tip up or wiggle it. All fish must me caught on a rod & reel using only artificial lures. We guide clients in the Pisgah National Forest for wild trout and we float the larger rivers such as the Catawba, Toe Rivers, and the Tuckaseegee Rivers for stocked trout year round. I want to thank my savior Jesus Christ for creating these wonderful fisheries and beautiful places that I get the opportunity to work in every day! Thanks for reading our report. See the example magazine labels below. Ive got a few dates left in October so dont hesitate to book or they will be gone. If youve been wanting to book a guided trip, but have been on the edge of deciding I would like to encourage you to book. We look forward to seeing you on the water. A crayfish pattern isnt supposed to be fished fast and a fleeing minnow isnt supposed to be fished slow so Im big on informing my clients how fast you need to retrieve certain flies. The topwater bite can be very sporadic, but this day it was consistent all day. The Pigeon River is a trophy smallmouth river. Lake Mattamuskeet is the most well known lake in North Carolina since its the largest natural lake in the state. The topwater bite should continue to get better with the water temperature warming up. Dead Drift Em: This method is very similar to drifting dry flies to trout. Below is a nice brown we caught during a rainstorm on Curtis Creek. The river has an abundant supply of baitfish and crayfish that is needed to grow trophy river smallmouth. Its our goal to help you become a better angler on the water. This will test an anglers/guide patience but its vital to ones success. For fly fishers its hard to beat squirmy worms, mops flies, and eggs. If you are interested in hearing more about our bass fishing trips then please give us a call. Below are some of our best catches in March and April. . 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. The lakes in the mountain and Piedmont regions are the result of dammed rivers. Normally Ill run lighter tippet because the water is usually very clear this time of year. The best fishing will be on the rivers that have been stocked, but there are numerous wild trout streams that will be fishing excellent as well. Life is good for anglers and guides here in western North Carolina. North Carolina brown trout can get very large and attracts anglers all over the country to try to tango with one. I look forward to an excellent October for smallmouth as well as trout. These fish are prevalent in the 34 creeks and rivers that get stocked across the mountain region of NC. The Championship will be a Free Entry Tournament for all qualifying teams. MANY, La. (April 2023). Most of the fish we catch during this time have spawned out. Below are some highlights of some good fish we caught in August, 2022. I believe its one of the most fun trips we offer. Below are some fish from the last two weeks. Brayden Padgett, left, and Ty Allison hold up their limit of smallmouth from Saturdays BASS Western NC High School and Junior Series tournament on Lake James. The water temperature was 59 when we started and 63 when we finished. October is going to be good for trout and smallmouth. Both species bite well in September and early October. The fluke bite on the Nolichucky during the last days or spring and early summer can be unbelievable. In most sports, playing at home can give a team an advantage over its opponent. We managed close to 20 fish to the net. Completed in 1923, Lake James captured water from two rivers, the Catawba and Linville Rivers. The weather in the spring can be unpredictable so I tell clients we fish conditions not dates on a calendar. This river consistently produces trophy smallmouth year after year. A trophy smallmouth out of the river is anything over 18. These fish thrive in cold mountain creeks that can only be reached by foot. The smallmouth fishing around western North Carolina has been excellent since the beginning of May and will continue to be good all summer. Bass Tournaments, Championships, Tournaments Phantom Outdoors Classic $ 225.00 Add to cart FIND MORE TOURNAMENTS CATT INCENTIVES The Carolina Anglers Team Trail is widely known for having some of the best cash paybacks available. Ramsey Creek Park is a 46-acre waterfront park with 4 boat launching ramps and lights for 24-hour access. The wild trout streams are waking up from winter and offering good fly fishing. We are starting to book up in September and October so do not hesitate to call to get your preferred date. Lake Norman Phantom Outdoors Classic Dec 1-2, 2023! The Catawba Angler offers guided bass fishing trips on the best rivers and lakes in North Carolina. The smallmouth bite has been lights out all summer long and we have consistently been catching quality fish on every trip. All tournaments are held on Lake James and launch & weigh-in at Blackbear Access. Their best fish was a 4.03-pounder. I prefer to fish sliders when the water is super low and clear because the slider doesnt have as much of a pop when it lands. No short fish are allowed at the scales. Allison and Padgett were ninth overall and Bartlett and Weaver 13th headed into the Lake James event. Check out the two fish below we caught in January of 2021. Below is a brown trout from a hatchery supported section we are able to float in April and May. The fishing is slower in the summertime because they open the creek up for harvest on June 4th, but there are always some bigger, smarter fish that will make throughout the summer so this time of year is perfect for stalking big fish. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). In the event of a tie for "big fish," the team with the heaviest total weight will be awarded the position. Check out some pictures from the gorge below. Like Foothills Marine Center on Facebook! Add to Cart. Morganton. If you are a bass fishing Angler then the Nolichucky should be on your bucket list. The French Broad and Nolichucky smallmouth are in their prespawn phase bulking up for the spawn. Thats roughly the top 16% of the field. The best fishing on the wild trout streams is March through December. The water temperatures range anywhere from 45 degrees to 67 degrees which is prime trout feeding water temperatures. The brown trout above is a stocked fish. Complete Bassmaster Tournament Trail Schedule - find out which lakes your favorite pro anglers are fishing and when the bass tournaments will take place. 2023 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Possum Kingdom Lake powered by TourneyX June 3 - 4, 2023 View . Thanks for reading. October is when the big ones come out to play. See you on the water. The lake has a good population of smaller striped bass, but its not uncommon to catch 20 pound fish. Anglers who fish our tournaments and finish in a qualifying spot become eligible to fish the BASS Nation Regional Championship. We will get back with you as quickly as possible. Lake James is a large reservoir in the mountains of Western North Carolina which straddles the border between Burke and McDowell Counties. Our guides have been chasing trout and smallmouth every day. Below are just a few pictures from some of the fish we caught in July! Read our pre-tournament notes now and get all the information you need for our next tournament. Weve been chasing river smallmouth on the French Broad, Toe, and Catawba Rivers all summer long. We all hope for the days when the smallmouth hit on top and top and his son got just that. Give us a call this winter if you want to get on the water. We welcome beginners and seasoned anglers. $5.00 from each entry will be withheld for the championship (Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022) and an additional $5.00 from each entry will be withheld to pay the Top 10 in total points at seasons end. Austin Garland took 1st Place with 5 bass weighing 22.61 lbs worth $987.00! When I started my business in 2017 I wanted to make guided fishing trips in western North Carolina available to everyone no matter their income. Its visual. Lake Norman, North Carolina March 24 - 26, 2023 | $150,000 Event Details Nitro Boats Carolina Big Bass Classic - $150,000 Guaranteed Prizes & Payouts 3 DAY EVENT (FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY) Entry Fee: Three Day $250 | Two Day $165 | One Day $115 | Youth $75 (Entry fees are per angler) Start fishing time (first cast) will be 7 am for all three days. The Titans had the top three teams and four of the top five on their home lake. The key to this fishery being successful is the survival rate of these stocked fish. 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