Upper Spring Runs / Private Easement Accesson Mossy Creek (Spring Creek)
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Mossy Creek
- 01Overcast and mild fall weather (63°F) for comfortable angling.
- 02Expect strong fall Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches, providing dry-fly opportunities.
- 03Midges remain a consistent food source year-round in spring creeks.
- 04Slate Drakes are also expected to emerge, adding to the fall dry-fly options.
- 05Nymphing remains highly effective for subsurface feeders in the stable spring creek flows.
What to tie on at Upper Spring Runs / Private Easement Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Parachute Sulphur
Sulphur hatches are expected to begin in earnest this month, offering prime dry fly opportunities on Mossy Creek.
Buy at AmazonElk Hair Caddis
Caddis are actively popping on Mossy Creek, making this a crucial dry fly to imitate adult caddis during emergence.
Buy at AmazonPheasant Tail Nymph
An essential general mayfly nymph that imitates various active nymphs subsurface, particularly effective during pre-hatch periods on Mossy Creek.
Buy at AmazonHare's Ear Nymph
A versatile general mayfly nymph imitation, effective year-round for trout feeding subsurface in Mossy Creek.
Buy at AmazonScud (Pink/Orange)
Scuds are a consistent food source in spring creeks with aquatic vegetation, and a pink or orange variation is particularly effective in early spring on Mossy Creek.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge (Black)
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in clear, low water spring creek conditions year-round, making this a staple for Mossy Creek.
Tactical Peeping Caddis TH Jig
Caddis pupae are actively emerging in spring on Mossy Creek, and this weighted jig nymph is excellent for targeting larger fish on undercut banks.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A reliable streamer for enticing aggressive strikes from trout in Mossy Creek, imitating leeches and baitfish, especially effective in colder water during early mornings or late evenings.
Trico Spinner
Tricos are a reliable August hatch on spring creeks, and these tiny spinners will be crucial for targeting rising fish in slower water during the early morning hours.
Buy at AmazonTennessee season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Local flies, current advice and guided trips.