Mossy Creek Fly Fishing Forecast 6/5/2023

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Mossy Creek Fly Fishing Forecast 6/5/2023

It has been a busy few days for us. The Mossy Creek Invitational fundraiser for Project Healing Waters was on Saturday and we enjoyed a picture perfect day. Thanks again to all of the sponsors, participants, and volunteers that allowed this event. The fly fish truck will be on the road the next 2 weekends! If you are around the Lexington area next weekend we will be at Devil's Backbone on Sunday June 11th from 11:30 - 7pm. Stop by and browse our selection, get a casting tuneup, or hang out and chat fishing! We will be in Richmond the following Sunday at Hardywood West Creek on Father's Day June 18th as well.  Brian brings us the forecast this week. We have more dry and sunny weather ahead. There isn't much rain in the 10 day forecast outside a slight chance of a thunderstorm Wednesday evening or night. Temps are in the 70's and 80's this week with lows in the upper 40's and 50's so at least it is staying a bit cooler. Water flows are looking like late summer right now just about everywhere. The brook trout streams are getting thin. Most of the rain last week went north and south of us. Southwest VA has more water than anywhere for better trout fishing right now. The creeks and streams with the deeper runs and pools will fish best but another few weeks without rain and they will be in poor shape for fishing. The spring creeks are still flowing but are 'air clear' right now and the fish spooky. The best times to fish are early and late during periods of low light. Tricos are hatching in the morning. You will still find some drakes around and a few sulphurs. Terrestrial insects are coming into play and ants and beetles are starting to work well. Fish will take hoppers right now too despite not too many available yet. Take advantage of overcast days on the spring creeks when the fish will be less spooky and more willing to eat. If you enjoy technical fishing, sight fishing, and going 1 on 1 with fish it can be a fun and rewarding time to fish while we have these low and clear conditions. If you are looking for action and numbers of fish you will want to head to our warm water rivers. The bass fishing has been solid when the weather has been stable. Topwater flies and sliders are working well and if the topwater bite slows down have plenty of baitfish, crayfish, and hellgrammite patterns available. Give the crayfish and hellgrammite patterns a try around the riffles and rapids, baitfish along the water willow, and topwater flies along the bank structure. Water temps have been hovering around 70 on the South Fork but cooler nights can bring it back into the 60's. The musky have been on the hunt and they can be shy in these clear water conditions so make long casts and fish aggressively right now to trigger a strike. It is a good time to keep an eye out for carp feeding as well. If you have a crayfish, sculpin, or hellgrammite pattern on and find a carp feeding give it a shot. They are incredible strong and fun fish to catch on light tackle. Enjoy the weather and have a beautiful week!

BEST SMALLMOUTH FLIES THIS WEEK:

Umpqua Swimming Frog

Foam Slice Frog

Deer Hair Poppers

Murdich Slider

Murdich Minnow

Murdich Wiggler

Sneaky Pete 

Brammer Seasoned Geezer

Clousers

Belly Scratcher Minnow

Jiggy Fat Minnow

Rio Soft Chew

 

BEST BROOK TROUT FLIES THIS WEEK:

Royal Wulff

Elk Hair Caddis

Stimulator

Adams

Limeade

Goddard Caddis

Humpy

Mini Hot

Rapidan

Arizona Hare

Jig Prince

Jig Hare's Ear

Jig Pheasant Tail

Bloody Mary

Copper John

Jigged Caddis

BEST SPRING CREEK TROUT FLIES THIS WEEK:

Tricos

Beetles

Ants

Hoppers

Gonga

Bank Robber

Bunny Muddler

Sparkle Minnow

Conehead Wool Sculpin

Peanut Envy

Jig Sculpin

Near Nuff Sculpin

Nutcracker

Rubber Legged Crystal Bugger

BEST STOCKED WATER TROUT FLIES THIS WEEK:

Micro Spawn

Glow Yarn Egg

Squirmies

Mop Flies

Jiggy Pats

Psycho Prince

Pool Noodle

Puparazzi

UV Green Weenie

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