So far we’ve mostly seen some false starts as far as spring fishing has been concerned. Some nice weather with setbacks and little in the way of hatches. It finally seems as if that’s over and we’re really there! Saturday was easily the best day of fishing we’ve seen so far this year. And by […]
Tailwater Anglers the Time is Nigh
Yesterday was another chilly one around East Tennessee and particularly so in the Smokies. There was a fresh shot of snow above 3500′ or so. Not enough to amount to a whole lot, but just enough to hurt our feelings. The weather is warming up again for the weekend, but for the first time in […]
Charity Featured in Field & Stream Magazine
Now here’s something pretty cool… Charity was one of seven lady fly fishing guides featured the April 2014 issue of Field & Stream. So far there’s not an online equivalent for the article, but we’ll let you know when that comes around. It gives some great insights into what life is like for a guide […]
The Cruelest Month?
Yesterday the sun was shining brightly and wearing long sleeves made you sweat on the river. Today it’s raining and the thermometer is set to plunge tonight. Tomorrow morning we’ve been told to expect freezing temperatures in the low 20’s and teens up in the Smokies along with a dusting of snow on the mountains. […]
Spring Fishing Starts Now
It was an absolutely beautiful weekend here in the Smoky Mountains. In spite of warm weather the streams are still a little on the cold side, but things are certainly moving in the right direction. While there have been some insect hatches on the streams we have yet to see the best of the season. […]
A Spotty Day of Fishing
It was a beautiful day on the river. The sky was blue and the sun was bright, but the best was to describe the day on the river was a great day of fishing, but not a great day of catching. There were some good bursts of bug activity with some rises to accompany that, […]
Here We Go
It’s not red hot fishing, but we’re seeing bugs and that’s a start. Here’s a fresh arrival we saw on the river today in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. First of all, don’t panic. You’re not really missing much. There weren’t many bugs today and the fish let most of those drift on past unmolested. […]
Spring Fishing Is On the Way But Not Quite Here Yet
We’re close. Damn close… We had warm temperatures last weekend, but quite honestly it didn’t really feel like spring. The sunny days were pretty cool and the day it got into the 60’s was overcast and breezy. That was before the sleet and a fresh dusting of snow. Quite honestly if this was November or […]
Recommendations for the Weekend
Here we go again with another beautiful weekend headed our way but with limited opportunities for fly fishing. Actually, let’s not say “limited” because there are plenty of places to go. Every possible option is not available though. On the positive side the mountain streams are in great shape. Expect some cold water and keep […]
A Look at What’s To Come
If you’re anxiously waiting the first hatches of spring you’re not alone. We’ve been keeping an eye on the local streams and while we’ve seen a few Early Brown Stoneflies and Blue Quills the main event has yet to arrive. But don’t despair. It’s imminent and coming soon. Just when we really can’t say, but […]