:: Fishing Report
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| January 30th |
Hello everyone. I have been out a few times this year and fishing has been decent. I have seen a few dead alewives and have witnessed a few landed trout burp up some as well. The last time I went out just as the water was being totally turned off and I noticed that the fishing was more productive during the first couple hours. A bit more current seemed to be pushing the dead/stunned alewives downstream which turned on the fish. Anything white or silver would have worked, but I stuck with a white mop fly and landed about 2 dozen in the afternoon.
If you are looking to book a trip then my May and June is entirely full. However, there are several openings in July and August. 2024 is supposed to be the return of the 17 year cicada hatch. 2007 was tough to beat and I am hoping a return of that success. Remember, its best to contact me at 502 432-5188. You can also email me at Cumberlandtrout@gmail.com. Also you can check my updates and new pics at my facebook page at Doubledoutfitters.
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Take care,
Dave DeBold
Double D Outfitters |
| September 18th |
What a summer this has been. Lots of trips and lots of memories made. A few weeks ago the Corps began sluicing water and the fish are really starting to stack up in certain areas. Find wood and structure and you will find the fish. Kyfwr has stocked a lot of 12-15 inch brown trout and these guys are really doing well. Super excited to see how big they will be at this time next year. Mop flies are really tearing up the fish right now with white being the most consistent color. Please see my facebook page at Doubledoutfitters for updated pictures of trips. If you are needing to contact me then please text at 502 432-5188. Dont wait too long to schedule trips for this late fall and for 2024!
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Take care,
Dave DeBold
Double D Outfitters |
| May 28th |
my apologies for the technical glitches. Those of you who know me know that I dont know squat about technology and really dont care. Lol fishing has been very good. However, the water releases have been pretty low. There was an area that I was fishing, and I honestly could not get back up through to get back to the ramp. I had to get out of the boat drag it through a shoal area, and then quickly jump into the boat start the engine and work my way up through there. Crazy but this is what I Gotta do to get my people on fish. It looks like water releases will pick up a little bit later this week. What Im talking about is they havent been running more than two perhaps three generators and that is in the afternoon . when you put in in the morning, the water is super low which can make for tricky fishing. Those of you a fish with me know that I like to fish along high banks with wood the problem with his right now on certain days is, theres just not enough current to hold fish on that wood , so what I need to find is water that has a good flow that has good depth 3 to 5 feet, and those areas are holding some very nice trout. The same old stuff is working: my roaches, egg patterns, mop, flies, blue irons, which is very similar to a hares ear, rainbow warriors, and last, but not least black and red zebra midges.
I have a few openings between now and early August. If you want to go then now is the time to nab one of those last few spots. Remember its best to text me at 502 432-5188.
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Take care,
Dave DeBold
Double D Outfitters |
| April 25th |
fishing is possible on the weekends. We are getting some low flows and the caddis hatch is starting . Last weekend I guided on Sunday and between two people they caught well over 100 fish. It was more like catching than fishing. Lol. I have a handful of openings between now and September. If you want one, it is best to text me at 502 432-5188.
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Take care,
Dave DeBold
Double D Outfitters |
| January 24th, 2023 |
I know, it's been a long time since I have posted a report. 2022 was my busiest year and I have been using Facebook so much that I tend to neglect this site. My highlight of the year was landing my personal best brown while fishing with my dad this past July. It was an absolute beast right at the 30" mark and luck had a lot with me being able to land a fish so large on Orvis Mirage 5X!
If you want to get out with me this summer then NOW is the time to book a trip. My June is nearly full and July will soon be as well. The easiest way to contact me is by texting me at 502 432-5188. You can always check out my Facebook page at Double D Outfitters for pictures of recent trips. I guide all year long, water permitting and have done some trips already this year in early January.
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Take care,
Dave DeBold
Double D Outfitters |
| April 16th |
I have guided a half dozen times in the past few weeks and the fishing and catching is starting to pick up. The water clarity is starting to clear up with about 3 feet or more of visibility depending on your location and flow. The best fishing is when the water is dropping and has been turned off for a few hours or longer. Areas that are the most productive tend to be shoal areas with a decent flow with 3-5 feet of water. It seems like the bigger rainbows are right on the bottom and are caught on a dead drift with and occasional short upstream lift of a foot or less. If you r drag the indicator several feet upstream then drop it then it seems like you are going to catch tons of stockers. Last Sunday a single yellow mop fly caught well over 30 fish before we broke it off on a much larger bow.
I am pretty much booked up until November, but I can add you to my short list if someone cancels. New rates for 2022 are $280 for one or $320 for 2. I provide all of the gear and you provide your drinks, lunch and fishing licenses. As always its best to contact me via text at 502 432-5188.
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Take care,
Dave DeBold
Double D Outfitters |
| January 8th |
Happy New Years to all! I would like to thank everyone who gave me the opportunity as being their guide on the Cumberland River this past year. Over 20 years ago I started guiding as a part time summer job . What started as a way to make some extra money has turned into a blessing of friendships and memories. I absolutely love this job and look forward to making more memories this year. If you are looking to get out with me on the river this next year then please do not wait to book your trip. The Cumberland is rarely filly fishable before May and a lot of times the Corps doesnt cut back on flows until early June. I typically guide from late spring on through December and sometimes into January/February. If the water is fishable and the weather is tolerable then we go. If not then find something else to do. No deposit required. Its just easier that way. My May is booked and there is less than a handful of openings in June. It wont be long until July will be full as well. Once school kicks in early August then I do weekends only throughout the late summer to early winter. My rates will go up this next year. Looking back, I havent raised them in over 10 years. Rates for 2022 will be $280 for one angler or $320 for two. I provide all of the gear and you bring a cooler with your lunch and drinks.
I promise to do a much better job of posting reports in 2022. If you need to contact me then please text or call me at 502 432-5188. You can also follow me on facebook at Double D Outfitters.
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Take care,
Dave DeBold
Double D Outfitters |
| May 17th |
Guided both days last weekend and the fishing was phenomenal! I didnt even try to keep track of how many fish we caught each day, but then again I never really do. Caddis hatches are occurring during the late morning and early afternoons and the fish are really starting to target in on them. We fished egg patterns and mop flies early on then at times would switch to my brown roach with a rainbow warrior dropper. All ya gotta do is lift it and Bam!!!
I am currently wrapping up the school year and looking forward to late spring and summer fishing. I have no openings until October 30! I guess I am good at something. If you want to book a trip then please contact me at 502 432-5188.
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Take care,
Dave DeBold
Double D Outfitters |
| April 30th |
The Corps has started holding back on morning releases and guiding will start for me tomorrow. Its been awhile and I mean a long time since I have been on the river. These fish should be pretty darn hungry and ready to accept a well placed offering. The good old egg patterns and mop flies should work well, but I like having multiple rods rigged and ready to go, especially if you happen to get into one of those epic caddis hatches. A bead head caddis or rainbow warrior dropped below a copper john or my brown roach is a must have during May. I know everyone wants to fish an elk hair caddis on top, but if you happen to be fishing and no hatch is visible then drifting one of the previously mentioned rigs is the way to go. A very important tip is to raise that rod a time or two through the drift which will imitate an emerging caddis.
I am booked solid until mid August, but I have a handful of openings in the late summer and fall. As always you can check out daily pics on my facebook page at Doubledoutfitters. Also, if you want to book a trip or have any questions then it is best to contact me by texting at 502 432-5188.
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Take care,
Dave DeBold
Double D Outfitters |
| January 23rd |
I have guided a few times since Christmas and have done well. You have to be flexible and willing to cover some water, but I have a pretty good idea on where they are and how to catch them. Lots of small alewives coming through the dam is starting to fatten up the fish. Nearly all of the larger bows that we have landed, especially in the first 4-6 miles have been spitting up 1-2 inch fish as we netted them. Whit marabou jigs or mop flys are a good fly, but pink or peach egg patterns bounced along the bottom will do the trick as well. If you want to get out this winter then shoot me a text at 502 432-5188.
My May through July calendar is nearly full. Honestly, the only openings that I have are during the last week of July and the first week of August. If you want to get out with me then reserve now! After the first week of August then I am back in school and only guide on weekends.
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Take care,
Dave DeBold
Double D Outfitters |
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