Norfork Lake

TIME: 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM
WEATHER: PC, High 70s, Windy
WATER CONDITIONS: Lake level is approximately 562 feet
LOCATIONS FISHED: Norfork Lake
FLIES USED: Gray sliders, chartreuse jigs
ROD USED: 9’ JWF 8 wt Winston
HATCHES: None
OTHER: Fished with John Gulley. John is an excellent lake fisher (and one of the best guides on the Norfork River). We initially planned to fish for stripers, but the wind was very heavy, and only two schools were observed, both too far to chase. We did see carp spawning along the edges and it was fascinating, and awesome. We both caught Kentucky bass and sunfish, but John caught most of the fish. It was a pleasurable trip, and I learned a number of things about fishing Norfork Lake. This is a must-do again trip.