The Watauga River on the TN side is fishing very consistent this summer. That's not terribly uncommon, but it's worth mentioning that despite trouble wiith Wilbur Dam, the river is fishing well. Some small hatches of sulphers populate the river, but your best luck will come on terrestrials and nymphs. We're fishing small zebra midges, some size 18 pheasant tails, and a few soft hackles. Also, if the water is flowing, bring your streamer rod!