We’re experiencing exceptionally mild weather here in East Tennessee as we kick off 2020, but that isn’t necessarily adding up to great fly fishing opportunities so far. As is so often the case here in the Smoky Mountain region, mild temperatures in the winter also come with abundant rainfall. At the moment stream flows in […]
Cool Weather and Ideal Water Levels Across East Tennessee and the Smokies
In early October we were in the throes of exceptionally low water levels in the Smokies. They weren’t record low flows, but were certainly flirting with the category. After weeks upon weeks of high flows last winter and spring we had great flows through the summer, but the bottom fell out in September and this […]
Hot, Dry Start to Fall
We’re in the middle of one of our slower months for guiding in the Smokies as it’s after Labor Day but before fall color season. So far this has been one of the hottest Septembers on record with most days 90 degrees or warmer in Knoxville. It’s been pretty dry as well and we’re starting […]
Cool Wet Weather Keeping Fly Fishing Conditions Ideal in the Smokies
We’re coming off of a bit of a wet spell here in East Tennessee that kept us nervous about fishing conditions but it all worked out great. While some locations did experience heavy rains, the Smokies had nothing more than beneficial rain that has kept streams at ideal levels and temperatures excellent for trout. After […]
Spring Turns to Summer
Another busy spring seems to be transitioning into summer. We started wet wading last week as warm, sunny days have made it quite comfortable to leave the waders behind. Dry fly fishing has been excellent and water levels are about as good as we’ve seen them in a long time. After an exceptionally wet autumn […]
Another Successful Trout in the Classroom
We’ve had a busy spring season to say the least. Not only have we had plenty of guiding, but we’ve had numerous personal engagements to keep us hopping including setting up a field trip for Townsend Elementary School 3rd graders as part of the Trout in the Classroom program. One of the most meaningful things […]
R&R Fly Fishing Showing Up in Print
We’ve had a bit of a flurry of activity lately when it comes to the press. Feel free to dismiss this as bragging, but we’re pretty proud of what’s been happening. First of all our daughter, Willow, had an article published in Dun Magazine about her experience at Tennessee Trout Adventure Camp at Tremont just […]
Congressman Burchett Fly Fishes the Smokies
Back in April we hosted Representative Tim Burchett who represents Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional district which includes Blount and Knox Counties plus a bit more. We took the congressman on a short fishing trip in the Smokies where we got to know him quite well. It wasn’t exactly your typical guide trip as there was a […]
Spring Fly Fishing is Rolling in the Smoky Mountains and East Tennessee
Our guide season is well under way and so is the fly fishing here in the Smokies and East Tennessee. A lot of folks have been concerned about water levels after record rainfall through the fall and winter months, but things have finally come in line and not a day too soon if you ask […]
Spring Fly Fishing Has Arrived in the Smokies
Depending on the day we’re either referring to the current situation as “early spring” or “late winter” fishing, but we’re definitely seeing hatches and eager trout in the Smoky Mountains. After a relatively long period of wet and mild weather we’re back in the midst of cold conditions. A few lonely snowflakes occasionally drift past […]