The Smith rose to over 9 feet early Thursday morning following Wednesday’s storm. It’s predicted to drop quickly and will be back to low and clear by the weekend. Fishing pressure has been light. The main stem of the Smith will remain open through the end of April from its mouth to the confluence with the Middle and South Forks. The Middle Fork will also remain open through April from its mouth to Patrick’s Creek. The South Fork is open through April, as well, from its mouth upstream approximately 1,000 feet to the County Road (George Tryon) bridge and Craig’s Creek to Jones Creek.