Dukes Creek

Went fishing and camping at Dukes Creek with a couple friends over Easter weekend. Unfortunately for the fly fishermen, a large part of the Smithgall Woods property was occupied with turkey hunters, so fishing the larger water was out of question. Went in search of whoppers, and ended up with small natives. At least a fish on, is better than no fish at all.  The section we fished a small mountain stream with many small pools, and a lot water falls. A size 16 dirty bird, introduced to my fly box by Kevin Howell of Davidson River Outfitters, started catching fish for everyone in the group. On the way out of the camp site on Dukes Creek Sunday, I witnessed my first Mayfly of the season. It is beginning to be the best time of year to grab a fly rod and start throwing dry flies.