Being rigged with the right fly and leader can determine whether you get a cast at these fish, or you watch them swim away while frantically trying to change to a wire leader. As in other parts of the state, coastal fishing should only improve as the water temperature climbs. . Trout fishing in the mountains has improved with warmer temperatures and increased water levels. According to Josh in Charlotte, the Mitchell River and other delayed harvest waters are fishing very well. A variety of nymphs and dries are working on all area streams.
Prospects are good for all western waters.
With periods of rain and cold temperatures, the white bass run on the Haw River has been sporadic. Anglers may find a few stragglers, with white woolly buggers and small Clouser's working well. The good news is that the striped bass are thick on the Roanoke River. David in Raleigh is catching fish upstream of the ramp at Weldon, but with dropping water levels most fishing will occur below the ramp in the coming weeks. Poppers are working early and late, with big Clouser's on sinking lines catching fish during the day.