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  • asfa-KiAN FEATURES September 29,1999 The Dance of the Fish at Deep Creek Sept, 27th 9:30 PM Crossroads Ticket Prices: Students...$5 N o n - S t u d e n t s... $ 8 Day of Show...$8 Tickets can be bought at In Your Eal Music, Crossroads, or at the UC info, desk Sponsored by IMP Check us out at www.wcu.edu/ by Mary Beth Fugate Staff Writer During the summer, a visitor to Deep Creek will find a swarm of people tubing and hiking. Relaxing on the creek in giant black rings, these are mostly families and youth groups. They are there playing Frisbee and grilling out at the picnic area. However, when temperatures are cooler and vacation time is over, Deep Creek returns to a quiet, serene haven. Deep Creek, located in Bryson City, is part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tucked away all by itself in a small corner of the Park, Deep Creek offers a variety of uses. From horseback riding and camping, to fishing and hiking, an outdoor enthusiast can find plenty to do here. Despite the crowds in the summer season, the Park Service has managed to keep Deep Creek and the surrounding area a true wilderness. On this particular visit, I decided to try my hand at fly fishing. I hold special memories of fishing. Growing up, my dad would take me and my brothers and sisters with him on his weekly excursions. He was always patient as he explained why we shouldn't throw rocks and make noise. He amazed us with stories and facts, instilling in each of us a deep respect and admiration for the art of fishing. As I have grown older, I understand now that it wasn't the act of going fishing, but the freedom of being in a creek with the sky above, and trees all around, surrounded with vivid sounds, smell, and sights: Relaxing to the rhythm of the water and the dance of the fish. Alone at Deep Creek, I tried to remember what my dad had taught me about fly fishing. It has been years since I last went with him. I remember his slight frustration with me because my flies spent more time in the leaves than on the water. I was determined to do justice to his patient teaching, and so off I went up the creek with a borrowed rod and reel and tackle. I used a small lightweight fly rod that was only 5 -1/2 feet long, better for small water and perfect for backpacking. I decided to try the classic Royal Wolf, an all- purpose fly. THWACK! I looked above my head, and there it was - dangling in a small maple photo by Mary Beth Fugate Deep Creek offers tubing in the summer, fishing in the fall, and great views year-round. GETTING THERE • Take US 74 West to Bryson City • Take exit 67 (Bryson City) • Drive straight thru 2 red lights • Turn right.at stop sign • At next stop sign, turn right • Make an immediate left • follow the signs for Deep Creek campground • Drive 2 miles and enter the park • 1/2 mile further there is a parking lot on the left tree. 1 started all over. Eventually, I was able to get an almost steady cast going, but I'm still glad Dad couldn't see me. Two hours passed and nothing hit. I had hiked upstream a good way. A few times, I hiked along the Deep Creek Trail until I found a suitable, inviting hole on the far side of the creek. 1 changed flies. This time I went with a secret weapon that I had bought from a man in a bait and tackle shop in Bryson City. It was his design, threaded with dark red and brown. He told me it was guaranteed to pull in a beauty. Finally, I felt a little tug! I jerked! I had moved too fast. I didn't set the hook, because I was in a hurry and too excited. Patience is a virtue, and fishing, particularly fly fishing, can make you very virtuous. I calmed down and continued to ease along. The absence of rain has made Deep Creek more shallow than usual, and I believe that has made the fish skittish. It was hard to sneak up on any fish with the creek's water level down so low. I put my rod and reel down, sat on a huge rock in the middle FISHING REGULATIONS Open year round Artificial lures/flies only with single hook Size: Rainbow/Brown - 7", Bass - 7" Limit: 5 total of combined fish NC/Tenn. fishing license of the creek, and soaked in the warm rays of the afternoon sun. I wasn't successful that day, but that didn't matter. Just being there mattered. I didn't catch any supper, but you should have seen the one that got away! The section of Deep Creek that is located within the park is open all year for fishing. Rainbow and Brown trout, redeye(rockbass), and bass are the fish to catch here. If you decide to backpack and fish, a backcountry camping permit is required. The trails are marked, and are easy to hike. They include the Loop Trail and the Indian Creek Trail. I followed the Deep Creek Trail, which runs into the Sunkota Ridge Trail. Trail maps of the Great Smoky Mountains are located at outdoor stores and the WCU bookstore. Go, have fun, and good luck!
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