Artistic view of a Male Pteronarcys californica (Pteronarcyidae) (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Adult from the Gallatin River in Montana

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Early Spring Trip - Give me your destinations

Jcrowther1
Portland, OR

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Jcrowther1 on Sep 19, 2016September 19th, 2016, 2:46 pm EDT

Hello folks,

I'm new here, but have been fly fishing for trout for nearly a decade. I have a good buddy who is turning 40 this winter and me and some of the boys want to take him on a trip to celebrate once the weather starts to warm up a bit. Late March is looking like the time we will aim for.

We are open to traveling almost anywhere in the continental US, so what are some destinations where we could have an enjoyable time fishing in beautiful scenery that time of year and hopefully catch a few fish, too!

Thanks
Joe

Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Sep 19, 2016September 19th, 2016, 4:19 pm EDT

If late March is your time table for the trip I would suggest the South Holston near Bristol, TN. It is a tailwater river with relatively consistent water temperatures. I personally have never fished there but a number of good friends have and they told me the BWO's are fantastic in March. Check out Altamount Anglers.

I sent you a PM with the link to Altamount Anglers.

Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.

Jcrowther1
Portland, OR

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Jcrowther1 on Sep 20, 2016September 20th, 2016, 2:13 pm EDT

Great suggestion, thanks!