morning

[willb]

anyone ever fish the south fork new river?
going out next week looking information on fishing for smallies and trout.
anything would be helpful.
i will be taking the flyrod and spinning rod
thanks

 

[Lastfling]

Smallmouth and red eye a plenty. Maybe a trout if washed down out of a stocked stream. Water was low and clear as a bell last weekend.

 

[Blackwater]

Last time I floated it all I caught was a few red eyes and knotty heads. Was hoping to get enough smallies for a meal but my go to beetlespin failed to produce.

 

[willb]

i'll be wading or walking the bank. to catch anything will be exciting.
LOL this is a first time experience so anything will be better than nothing.
i hate to say it but i have always wanted to but have never been mountain trout fishing. i grew up with a fly rod on ponds and lakes.
never seen a red eye, knotty head or small mouth.
im excited and deprived.

 

[Vannoyboy]

Low water conditions should help wading. Stay back from the clear pools and eddies. Early morning has been best for us this summer. Hundreds of kayaks by lunch. I usually cast to bank first then work out to pools and eddies. Good luck

 

[beard&bow]

Rooster tails and jitter bugs ought to keep you busy on the South Fork. It's low and clear today.

Agree with everything @Vannoyboy said.

Worms will work, too, in the pools.

If you have time, the trout pond over in Laurel Springs is good. Get away from the dock and bring a can of corn.

 

[willb]

had a wonderful time.
caught two 12" brook trout at Todd Island right under the bridge on Mepps spinner bait.
water was high from al the rain