TUCKASEIGEE RIVER CHAPTER # 373 OF TROUT UNLIMITED August 2015

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1 Tuck Tales TUCKASEIGEE RIVER CHAPTER # 373 OF TROUT UNLIMITED August 2015!! TU Teen Summit T! he fog billowed around the tops of the rolling! hardwoods and though it was a mid-summer's morning, the air was cool and I was happy to have an extra layer over my t-shirt. It's easy to see why these mountains are called the Great Smokies. The clock had just hit 5:30 a.m. and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Teenagers trickled out of their rooms, eyes half shut and lugging waders over their shoulders. Their rods stuck out willy-nilly as they dragged their feet to the van. It didn't take long for them to perk up on the drive up to Rough Butt Creek, a headwater stream of the Tuckaseigee. They were feeding off one another's excitement. How did we get 25 teens up and ready to go at 5:30 a.m.? Well, it was just another day in paradise at the fourth annual TU Teen Summit. The summit is the culmination of the TU Teens program, a section of the Headwaters Stream of Engagement. Each year, youth spend four days learning from area professionals, participating in hands on conservation projects and sharing their passion for TU's mission. The teens come from different states and varying backgrounds, but all share a common goal: to grow youth membership in TU and make their voices heard. This leadership conference yields the members of TU's Youth Leadership Council (YLC), a group charged with planning and executing effective outreach to their peers and chapter leaders. During YLC group planning sessions, the room is humming with enthusiasm. It's contagious and the energy is palpable. The sessions are peer-driven no adults are allowed and the teens' fresh and unique perspectives are not to be taken lightly. They have created work groups focused on social media, videography and outreach on their home waters that are truly inspiring inspiring because they are so passionate and eager to set their plans in motion. I witnessed these remarkable teenagers develop tangible solutions for real issues that TU faces today. I have never been more impressed by the power of TU than when I saw these teens in action both in the YLC sessions and on the water, guiding, encouraging, and teaching each other along the way. In this way, teens have so much to offer local chapters. A little empowerment goes a long way. The biggest challenge is keeping this momentum going once these teens return home. By creating welcoming chapters and giving diverse groups such as youth a voice, you and your chapter or council can help support these efforts and grow your teen and young adult membership. This is the promise of TU's Youth Program. Empower the youth and provide a platform on which they can be heard, and the future of TU is very bright indeed. Don't hesitate to reach out to me, or the other members of the Headwaters staff for more information and support. I also encourage you to register for Impacting Youth from Kindergarten to College, a special free, online training we are offering on August. 18. Submitted by Tara GrankeHeadwaters Program CoordinatorTrout Unlimited

2 Cinnamon Caddis Emerger Tied by Danny Fisher T his pattern is designed to ride in the film with! the abdomen ideally hanging down just under the film. The Klinkhammer-style hook enhances this parachutestyle fly and assists with balance and making the fly sit right on the water. Danny s list of materials calls for the following: Hook: Daiichi 1167, Klinkhammer Thread: Cinnamon Brown - size 6 Body: Hareline Cinnamon Caddis Abdomen: Cinnamon ultra chenille Legs: Wood duck Rib: Small copper ultra wire Hackle: Blue dun Hackle Post: Poly pro yarn (white) Down Wing: Tan Antron Tying Procedures: 1. Tie in post at front 1/3 of hook. 2. Tie in rib of copper wire at hook bend. Tie in Cinnamon Chenille behind wing post. 3. Wind rib over chenille back to thorax. Tie wood duck underneath thorax for legs. 4. Tie in down wing of tan Antron yarn at thorax. Tie hackle flat over body shinny side up. 5. Wind hackle parachute style. Tie off and whip finish August 2015 Page 2

3 Don t Forget! Tuckaseigee Chapter will not be holding its regular scheduled meeting in June, July, and August. We will resume meeting at United Community Bank of Sylva on September 1, In collaboration with Sage, a proud corporate partner, Trout Unlimited is pleased to offer new life members their choice of three award-winning Sage ACCEL rods along with a 2200 series reel in return for their life membership dues. Anglers who chase big fish on big water can choose between an 11-foot, 4-inch 7-weight, 4-piece switch rod or a 9-foot 7-weight, 4-piece rod. Both of these rods, paired with a black Sage 2280 reel, feature a custom chestnut brown blank and wraps that s accented with a black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat. Anglers who fish smaller water will have the option to choose the 9-foot 5-weight, 4-piece rod. This all-around trout rod, paired with a black Sage 2250 reel, features an emerald green blank with olive wraps and a black reel seat with a beautiful rosewood insert. Each of these rods is proudly inscribed with the words Trout Unlimited Life Member," and are available at the beginning of June at the new life member price of $1,500. Installment options available. August 2015 Page 3

4 SHARE WITH YOUR CHAPTER be an active member Do you have something you d like to share with the chapter? An announcement, news, or topic that you feel would be of interest to fellow members? We are always seeking submissions to Tuck Tales for our future editions. Please let your editor know by sending your information to: Craig Forrest craigforrest@sleepyhollowstudio.com Backcast T he May meeting of Tuckaseigee Chapter was our! Annual Chapter Picnic held at East Laport Park on the banks of the beautiful Tuck. The picnic was well attended and we all enjoyed some great food! Special thanks to fellow member Tom Massie for helping your editor out with cooking the hot dogs and hamburgers. l TCTU has a number of committees that need members like you to participate. Please consider contacting a committee chairperson to volunteer to serve on the committee that most interests you. Send your requests to President Larry lwtucker@morrisbb.net to let him know which committee you are interested in, and he will forward your name to the chairperson. Help TCTU by getting involved with one of the committees listed below. Conservation/Education Fund raising membership programs publicity/communications fishing trips Think about supporting TU with a Back The Brookie TU license plate! Tuckaseigee Chapter of Trout Unlimited serves Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties. We meet the first Tuesday of every month in the Community Room at the rear of the United Community Bank of Highway 107 South in Sylva at 6:30 PM. A meal is provided by the Grub Committee at a cost of $5 per person. Guests are invited to join us at no charge. August 2015 Page 4

5 FLY OF THE MONTH Do you have a pattern that you'd like to submit for our Tuck Tales Fly Of The Month article? If you can take a few digital photos of your fly tying effort, please do so and provide a short description of how to tie your pattern. Most point-and-shoot digital cameras have a flash and macro photography capability. Come on. Give it a try. Share that secret pattern with your fellow members! We'll include your fly in an up-coming issue of Tuck Tales! Please send an to Craig Forrest craigforrest@sleepyhollowstudio.com UPCOMING EVENTS Next TCTU Meeting: United Community Bank Meeting Room, September 1, 2015 Annual Meeting, September 16-20, 2015, Scranton, PA The Summer issue of Trout Magazine is now available on-line at: trout-magazine August 2015 Page 5

6 Editor s Cast T! his month s front page story is! about the TU Teen Summit. Tuckaseigee chapter contributed $200 toward the Teen Summit this year and from all appearances it was an outstanding success! Our youth are truly the future of Trout Unlimited and its conservation efforts will surely reward their future. Also, on the front page you will notice the new logo that is being adopted by Trout Unlimited. This is the first update that TU has had in many years. The trout is now more distinguishable as a trout while the blue and green colors were darkened and standardized for easier reproduction. In addition the font has been changed. Forward Cast Tuck Chapter will meet 6:30 PM September 1 st at United Community Bank of Sylva on highway 107 South. The roll-out of the new logo will take place over some period of time and involve many changes regarding national communications, newsletters, websites, and social media. Of special concern in this month s Tuck Tales are articles and information regarding the recent appearance in NC waters of whirling disease. Please take the time to read the information provided and follow instructions regarding what each of us can do to help prevent the spread of this disease to other waters. l Rainbow trout with whirling disease. Photo by Fishpathogens.net August 2015 Page 6

7 Happening at WATR Larissa Miller brought the 30 kids from the Cullowhee United Methodist Church - Summer Camp to the Discovery Trails. Ranging from 1st grade to 5th grade -- these kids tramped in the creek, learned about trees, and found out what makes Southern Appalachian Mtn Streams so unique! Thanks Larissa, and thanks to the counselors, too. Kids were GREAT. August 2015 Page 7

8 SEND IN A FISHING REPORT! Tuck Tales would like to feature your fishing report. This could be from a recent or past fishing trip. We don t care where you went or what you fished for. Maybe you fished the Tuck, or some other water outof-state or maybe another country! Just send in your report including who went, where, when, what water was fished, the tackle used, photos if you have them, and what were the results. Send to: Craig Forrest craigforrest@sleepyhollowstudio.com Tuck Tales is published 12 times per year by Tuckaseigee Chapter of Trout Unlimited, a non-profit organization, for its members and supporters. Edited by Craig Forrest. Please address comments to: Tuck Tales P.O. Box 3196 Cullowhee, NC craigforrest@sleepyhollwstudio.com The Tuckaseigee Chapter has a web presence at: Don t Miss Your Chance! Tuckaseigee Chapter is offering a chance to win a new fly rod at each meeting! The 4-piece, 7.5 foot, IM-12, 3-4 weight rod built by fellow chapter member Jim Mills was won at the April 2015 meeting! Jim is going to build a new rod for our raffle. More information soon! Members can purchase chances at $1 each ($5 gets you 6 tickets) to be selected to then draw a card from a standard deck. If you draw the special card you ll win the rod. That s quite a good reason to attend the next meeting. You could go home with a beautiful rod! August 2015 Page 8

9 Examples of apparel with the Tuckaseigee Chapter embroidery August 2015 Page 9

10 2015 GSMNP Fisheries Volunteer Schedule Provided by Matt Kulp, GSMNP Supervisory Fishery Biologist Please look over the schedule and consider joining us on the stream some time. These are a great way to meet others who share your passion for our national parks and the resources they protect and preserve. If interested, please contact our fish and water volunteer coordinator Charlie Chmielewski (charlieflyfish@gmail.com) so that he can add you to the list of volunteers for specific events. For additional questions or comments, please feel free to contact myself or Caleb Abramson (Caleb_Abramson@nps.gov or ) at any time. We will do our best to accommodate and answer questions. I look forward to seeing you on the water. Thanks, Matt Kulp, Supervisory Fishery Biologist, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Matt_Kulp@nps.gov GRSM Fisheries Volunteer Sampling Schedule The following list is designed to make individuals and volunteer groups, who would like to assist fisheries activities in the Park, aware of upcoming project dates and meeting locations. If you need further information, please contact Matt Kulp ( ) Matt_Kulp@nps.gov Date Sample Type Priority # TU Volunteers Cooperators * January # Bi-Monthly Acid Deposition Sample High 8-10 TU, NPS, UT February 28 Acid Deposition Training Session High All Group Leaders / TU, NPS, UT - Park Headquarters Conference Room, Gatlinburg (9:00AM) - FREE breakfast Need Volunteers! March 7 TVA Coldwater meeting (9am) - Lawson-McGhee Public Library, 500 West Church Avenue in Knoxville Low Public Welcome TU, TVA, TWRA, NPS March # Bi-Monthly Acid Deposition Sample High 8-10 TU, NPS, UT March 19 GRSM Science Colloquium Low Public Welcome NPS - Park Vista Hotel, Gatlinburg, TN - 9am to 4pm April 24 TroutFest Banquet High Public Welcome TU - Airport Hilton, 6pm Alcoa, TN May 2 TN Little River Clean-Up Day Medium All Volunteers NPS, TU, Others - meet at Metcalf Bottoms picnic area (9:00AM) May 9 TN Little River Clean-Up Day (RAINDATE) Medium All Volunteers NPS, TU, Others - meet at Metcalf Bottoms picnic area (9:00AM) May 15 Kids Educational Stream Day - Townsend Elementary School Medium All Volunteers NPS, TU, Others - meet at Metcalf Bottoms picnic area (9:00AM) May # Bi-Monthly Acid Deposition Sample High 8-10 TU, NPS, UT June 18 Little River Trout Camp, Tremont, TN High 2-3 TU, NPS - volunteers will help with classes and electrofishing demo June 23 River Course Kids Trout Camp, NC Low FYI TU, NPS - volunteers will help with classes and electrofishing demo June 22, 24, 25 Lynn Camp Prong Evaluation High 4-6 per day TU, NPS - Meet at end of Tremont Road at 8:30am each day July 15 Large Stream IBI Sample (MP Little Pigeon River) Medium 5-7 NPS, TDEC, TVA, TU - Sample MP Little Pigeon River just upstream of Park boundary July 16 Large Stream IBI Sample (Big Creek) Medium 5-7 NPS, TDEC, TVA, TU - Sample Big Creek just upstream of Park boundary July # Bi-Monthly Acid Deposition Sample (NEW ROUTES BEGIN) High 8-10 TU, NPS, UT July 20 Large Stream IBI Sample (Cataloochee Creek) Medium 5-7 NPS, TDEC, TVA, TU - Sample Cataloochee Creek at USGS gaging station July 27 Large Stream IBI Sample (Little River) Medium 5-7 NPS, TDEC, TVA, TU - Sample site just above Elkmont roughly 200m upstream of Little River trailhead July 28 Large Stream IBI Sample (Deep Creek) Medium 5-7 NPS, TDEC, TVA, TU - Sample Deep Creek just above bridge at campground July 29 Large Stream IBI Sample (Deep Creek) Medium 5-7 NPS, TDEC, TVA, TU - Sample Deep Creek roughly 300m above end of admin road on Deep Creek trail August 20 Large Stream Sample - Abrams Creek Medium 5-7 NPS, TU - Site located through the woods next to turnoff to Abrams Falls parking lot from Loop Road September 9-10 Bunches & Flat Creek Evaluation Medium 2-3 NPS, TU - High elevation brook trout electrofishing (requires one night camping) September 1-30 Brook Trout Spawning Study - USGS, TNACI, TWRA, NPS Cooperative Project Medium 2-3 per day USGS,TNACI,TWRA,NPS - Collect male and female brook trout gametes for crossing study (various days) September # Bi-Monthly Acid Deposition Sample (NEW ROUTES) High 8-10 TU, NPS, UT November # Bi-Monthly Acid Deposition Sample (NEW ROUTES) High 8-10 TU, NPS, UT * Cooperators TU - Trout Unlimited TWRA - Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency NPS - National Park Service NCWRC - North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission UT - The University of Tennessee PSU - Penn State University TDEC - TN Dept of Environment & Conservation TVA - TN Valley Authority # - Contact Charlie Chmielewski for team leader info and contact info - Charlie Chmielewski (cell) charlieflyfish@gmail.com August 2015 Page 10

11 NCTU Council 9NC TUCKASEIGEE CHAPTER # 373 OF TROUT UNLIMITED Dear NCTU Member I received an from Jacob Rash, (jacob.rash@ncwildlife.org) NCWRC Coldwater Research Coordinator, that the Commission is dealing with two issue concerning trout. The first issue is a rainbow trout was caught in the Watauga River near Foscoe, NC. This trout exhibited cranial deformities similar to fish infected with whirling disease. Thus, they initiated samplings and provided animals to Auburn University for testing. It was confirmed that some of these fish were infected with whirling disease. Stocking of hatchery trout has been suspended pending sampling of hatchery stock to make sure their stock is disease free. In addition, the NCWRC has now confirmed the presence of gill lice on Rainbow Trout in selected streams. Positive collections have occurred within West Fork Pigeon River (Haywood County), Watauga River (Watauga County), and Boone Fork Creek (Watauga County). This is the first time they have documented gill lice on Rainbow Trout. Samples have been sent to Auburn University and USFWS Warm Springs for identification. Samples have also been sent to USGS for genetic analysis. Please feel free to contact Jacob Rash (jacob.rash@ncwildlife.org) if you have questions. I will post this alert on the NCTU website ( nctu.org ) as well as any more information or updates I receive Jim Mabrey NCTU Council Chair NCTU Council 9NC 759 Shea Street Concord, NC August 2015 Page 11

12 Whirling Disease Impacts on Trout Populations in North Carolina F! ollowing confirmation of whirling disease in rainbow trout from the Watauga River in North Carolina,! biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are concerned about potential significant impacts the disease may have on other trout populations, in particular native brook trout populations. The disease, which is caused by a parasite, affects all species of trout and salmon; however, rainbow and brook trout, two species found in North Carolina waters, appear to be the most susceptible. Brook trout is the only trout species native to North Carolina, and it lives mainly in colder waters, which is also the preferred habitat of the parasite. The parasite that causes whirling disease has a highly complex life cycle, requiring two hosts in order to spread, said Doug Besler, the mountain region fisheries supervisor for the Commission. One of those hosts is a tubifex worm that thrives in colder water, which unfortunately, is the preferred habitat for brook trout, particularly our southern Appalachian brook trout. If the disease showed up in one of those streams, the impacts could be damaging to those local brook trout populations. Despite their concern, biologists acknowledge that the presence of whirling disease doesn t necessarily equate to a dramatic loss of fish, given that other states where the disease has been present in waters for decades have been able to manage the disease so that impacts on both wild and stocked trout haven t been nearly as devastating as previously thought. In the 90s, whirling disease was relatively new to many states and there was broad uncertainty about trout population impacts from whirling disease, said Doug Besler. Some western states, such as Montana, had substantial impacts from whirling disease early on, but many of those populations have since rebounded. On the other hand, some eastern states, such as Pennsylvania, do not appear to have experienced broad scale population level impacts from whirling disease. In waters where whirling disease is found, how an outbreak affects trout populations depends on many factors in addition to water temperatures, such as the species of trout present and the quality and quantity of the substrate where the intermediate host resides, he added. Biologists, however, aren t taking a wait-and-see approach to how whirling disease will impact North Carolina trout populations. They are taking every precaution to limit the spread of the disease now. While the diseased fish came from a trout stream that was not stocked with trout raised at one of three Commission-owned hatcheries, Commission staff have suspended trout stockings until they have tested hatchery fish and determined that they are free of the disease. Commission staff are currently collecting trout from the Watauga River and tributary streams to test for whirling disease and to determine its distribution in the watershed. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and N.C. State University are working with the Commission to sample commercial aquaculture operations in the area where the infected trout were found. The disease is spread mainly by infected fish and fish parts. However, it also can be transmitted by birds as well as by anglers who may transfer the microscopic parasite that causes the disease, Myxobolus cerebralis, August 2015 Page 12

13 on their fishing equipment, boots and boats. Anglers moving infected fish from one water body to another may also transmit the disease. Anyone stocking fish in North Carolina is required to have a stocking permit from the Commission, and we encourage anyone considering stocking trout to obtain one, Besler said. The primary purpose of that permit system is to allow our biological staff the opportunity to review the stocking application for potential negative impacts to the environment, including the potential to spread invasive organisms. Unauthorized stockings have a much higher potential for serious environmental consequences. Besler added that preventing the introduction of unwanted aquatic invasive organisms into North Carolina is the single best approach because control options are often very limited or ineffective once an introduction has occurred. Younger Fish are More Susceptible Whirling disease affects trout and salmon by damaging the nerves and cartilage, which may result in abnormal whirling or tail-chasing behavior hence its name. Other signs of whirling disease are a black tail and deformities to the head or body. These abnormalities in behavior and in the body make the fish more susceptible to predation and make it more difficult for the fish to find food. A fish s age can affect the severity of the disease as well. Biologists have learned that the age of the fish when it is first exposed to the parasite is very important, Besler said. Very young fish are highly susceptible with high mortality rates in infected fish; however, older fish are more resistant to the disease. There is no known cure for fish infected with the whirling disease parasite. Once it is present in a river system, the parasite is almost impossible to eradicate. Whirling Disease A Complex Life Cycle The parasite that causes whirling disease requires two hosts to reproduce and spread. The first is a small worm, the other a fish. Without these two hosts, the parasite cannot complete its life cycle and will die without multiplying. The worm host of the parasite, called a tubifex worm, is very small, about ½-inch in length and very common in lakes and streams with abundant fine sediment and rich organic material. It is the only worm that is host to the whirling disease parasite. While in the worm host, the parasite multiplies, transforming into a spore form that is eventually released into the water, where it floats until it comes in contact with a fish host. The fish host is confined to the salmonid family, which includes trout and salmon species. The spore attaches to the fish s skin and injects the parasite into the fish s body, where it travels along the nervous system until it finds the cartilage, which is its food source. Inside the fish, the parasite changes form again. When the fish dies and decomposes, the parasite is released into the environment, and the cycle begins again. August 2015 Page 13

14 Despite the effects whirling disease has on trout and salmon, the disease does not affect other fishes like bass, pike and catfish, nor does it affect mammals, like dogs and cats. Likewise, the disease does not affect humans, and eating fish infected with whirling disease is not known to cause any harmful effects. Preventing the Spread of Whirling Disease The parasite that causes whirling disease is native to Europe and was introduced into North America, likely through frozen fish imported from Europe. It was first discovered in 1956 in Pennsylvania and, since then, it has been reported in more than 20 states and continues to spread. Along with testing fish at its hatcheries, commercial aquaculture operations, and trout streams, the Commission is asking the public to help prevent the spread of the disease by: WATER SEDIMENT Tubifex worms release TAM (triactinomyxon) spores into water. Cleaning and drying equipment, clothing and anything else that comes into contact with water; TAM stage of MYXOBOLUS CEREBRALIS infected tubifex worms TAM (triactinomyxon) attaches to trout skin and injects the parasite. WHIRLING DISEASE PARASITE infected trout Life Cycle of Myxobolus cerebralis Myxospores infest Tubifex worms. myxospore stage of MYXOBOLUS CEREBRALIS Myxospores are released when dead fish decomposes. Never moving fish or aquatic life from one body of water to another without first obtaining a permit from the Commission; Disposing of fish parts carefully after cleaning fish by putting fish parts in the garbage, burying them deeply or burning them completely. Anglers are asked to contact the Commission if they observe deformities, strange swimming behaviors, or other signs of disease in trout. For a list of frequently asked questions on whirling disease, to learn more about whirling disease and its effects on trout, and to report signs of disease in trout visit the Commission s dedicated webpage, The page will be updated as test results become available. The Commission also will post information on its Facebook page, Twitter page and enewsletter, N.C. Wildlife Update. l August 2015 Page 14

15 Please visit ncwildlife.org/fishing/trout for more information about trout regulations, stockings, and angling opportunities. Cherokee Graham Clay Swain Macon Haywood Jackson Madison Transylvania Buncombe Henderson Yancey Mitchell McDowell Avery Rutherford Polk Watauga Burke Ashe Caldwell Cleveland MOUNTAIN TROUT MAP Alleghany Wilkes legend Surry Hatchery Supported Delayed Harvest Wild Stokes Catch and Release, Single Hook Artificial Lure Catch and Release/Single Hook Artificial Fly Red and White: Special Regulations Wild/Natural Bait ILLUSTRATION BY DAVID WILLIAMS Brook, brown and rainbow trout require cold, clean water and are therefore generally restricted to mountain streams and lakes. Those mountain waters that support trout and are open to public fishing are designated as Public Mountain Trout Waters by the Wildlife Resources Commission and are man aged for public trout fishing. A significant amount of trout fishing oppor tunities in western North Carolina are located on private property. These landowners have generously allowed for public access for fish ing. Please respect their prop - erty. Your cooperation is needed to protect fishing opportunities for future generations. The Com mis sion conspicuously marks Public Mountain Trout Waters with regulation signs that indicate locations for public access. When anglers encounter posted against trespass signs along these designated sections on pri - vate lands, they should respect the property owner s rights and choose another location along that stream to fish. Maps of trout waters and their classifi ca tions may be viewed at ncwildlife.org/fishingmap DELAYED HARVEST STOCKING DATES COUNTY STREAM MARCH APRIL MAY OCTOBER NOVEMBER Alleghany Little River Ashe Helton Creek Trout Lake Big Horse Creek South Fork New River Burke Jacob Fork Caldwell Wilson Creek Clay Fires Creek Graham Big Snowbird Haywood West Fork Pigeon River Henderson North Fork Mills River Jackson Tuckasegee River , 8 3, 5 Macon Nantahala Madison Big Laurel Creek Shelton Laurel Creek Spring Creek McDowell Curtis Creek Mill Creek Catawba River Mitchell Cane Creek North Toe River Polk Green River Surry Ararat River Mitchell River Transylvania East Fork French Broad River Little River Watauga Watauga River Coffee Lake Wilkes East Prong Roaring River Stone Mountain Creek Reddies River Elk Creek Dates listed are subject to change due to unexpected events, such as snow. Changes will be announced through press releases, Twitter, Facebook and on ncwildlife.org. August 2015 Page 15

16 Regulation Reminders! T here are approximately 1,100 miles of " Hatchery-Supported Trout Waters in North Carolina. In Hatchery-Supported waters there is no size limit or bait restriction, and the creel limit is seven trout per day. Hatchery- Supported Trout Waters are marked with green-and-white signs that are posted conspicuously along the watercourses. D " Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, excluding " tributaries except as noted, may be fished only with artificial lures with one single hook, no natural bait may be possessed, and no trout may be harvested or possessed while fishing these waters between Oct. 1, 2014 and 30 minutes after sunset on June 5, These waters are closed to fishing between 30 minutes after sunset on June 5 and 6 a.m. on June 6. At 6 a.m. on June 6, 2015, these waters open to fishing for youths under 16 years old under Hatchery Supported Trout Waters regulations no bait restriction, no minimum length limit and seven-trout-per-day creel limit. At 12 p.m. on June 6, 2015, these waters open for all anglers under Hatchery Supported Trout Waters regulations. These waters are marked with black-and-white signs. Please read the detailed fishing regulations for more information August 2015 Page 16

17 Chapter Officers TUCKASEIGEE CHAPTER # 373 OF TROUT UNLIMITED Larry Tucker - President!!!! lwtucker@morrisbb.net Dick Sellers - Vice President!!!! dick.sellers@frontier.com Richard Echelman- Past President!!! richardalan1@frontier.com Craig Green - Treasurer!!!!! cngreen@bellsouth.net Ted Kubit - Secretary!!!!! tkubit@frontier.com Lee Ewart - Director!!!!! duramax7710@gmail.com Delos Monteith - Director!!!! delos@southwesterncc.edu Craig Forrest - Newsletter Editor!/Webmaster!! craigforrest@sleepyhollowstudio.com August Hatches Manufactured by clouds. Aged in ice. Brought to you by gravity. Quantities are limited. TU.org INSECT EMERGENCE PATTERN Light Cahill Strenonema Ithaca Late Afternoon and Evening Light Cahills Light Cahill Parachute Terrestrials All summer - All the time Inchworms, ants, beetles, and Crickets Isonychia Bicolor All day 12 Zug Bug 12 Slate Drake Emerger 12 Dun Variant Golden Stone Fly Acroneuria Early Morning and at Dusk 6-8 Kaufman s Gold. Stn. Fly Nymph 6-8 Kaufman s Orange Stimulator 6-8 Downwing Hornberg Flying Ants All day Spent-wing Black and Brown Ants August 2015 Page 17