Since the trout are spawning in the mountain streams most anglers believe it is best not to stress them so they don't fish for the next month or so.
Since we do not want to bother the trout in the mountains streams we normally turn to the no kill sections of our delayed harvest streams. These will be stocked as the water level permits. Passage and Stoney Creek have not been stocked yet but Bullpasture was stocked on 10/1. If you see rising trout the Mr. Rapidan Dry #16 & #18 and the H & L #16 & #18 are very effective. If you see trout swirling just below the surface show them a #18 or #20 Brassie on a dressed 7X 9ft. Classic leader.
You can check the stocking schedule at the following link
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/stock/ |
