Guyz-N-Flyz wrote:
"Warren" wrote in message
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Nope that weren't it either, and I doubt that you will find another post
from me where I try to hide a fishin' spot. Sure you might find one about
Upper Creek, but it is always in jest, as I have posted about Upper Creek
many times in the past. I'll let Uncle Wally tell ya why I wouldn't post
the name of that stream, as it wouldn't bother me in the least to post it.

what stream ya talkin' bout op? hell, ya can talk about upper's
all ya want, just don't mention @*^&%$ crik. ;-)

as far as "secret" places go.... i'll elaborate on one where the
secret is out. the catawba river tailrace yesterday suffered it's
first flyfishing TV show event. it has also received quite a bit
of media attention in the mags and state newspapers in recent
months. i receive a few calls every week asking how to fish it.
well, for starters, you need a drift boat, raft, or pontoon boat
when the generation is on. there are a few places to wade when
the generation is off but they are few. most of the river coarses
through private lands so it is a nice scenic float below the
upper 1/2 mile or so which is designated hatchery supported.

all of the river below is undesignated water and the nc fish and
game boys were pushing for a "trophy" trout designation (similar
to TN's) from the confluence of muddy creek all the way to
morganton, about 12 miles as the river flows. it appears that
designation won't happen and it will remain undesignated for the
time being.... won't know for a few months until after the public
hearings.

this is a neat experiment of sorts on this stretch of water. the
state up to a few years ago released fingerling browns into the
river to see if they would survive and grow. well, they have and
some are "trophies." recent shock studies are impressive but what
really was surprising is that they have shocked up some naturally
reproduced browns.... they had all of their fins. that is
encouraging.

what is discouraging is that the fishing can be maddening at
times as there isn't any "consistency" to the fish-catchin. i've
now floated it about a dozen times this past year and 4 or 5 of
them were skunks. yesterday was pretty good but i did a hell of
alot of casting to scare up the fish that i did manage to catch.
there are plenty of theories afloat as to why this is, i just
think it is a crap shoot now and will be for awhile.

what is really cool is the species in the river. up high is
trout. middle is trout and a few smallies. lower is trout,
smallies, some largemouth, perch, ..... and stripers that come
out of lake rhodhiss and migrate up river every summer. there are
also muskie but they are few.

personally, i'm not sure if the river needs to be designated at
this time. it will **** off the large contingent of local bait
guys and plug casters. they have been fishing the river for years
and i just don't know if it's right to take away their home
waters and their culture....

wally