We’ve had some sketchy flows and had to do without floating our tailwaters lately, but the colors in the Smokies have been nothing short of phenomenal this week and the trout have been rising well. Fishing has certainly been at its best in the afternoon, but you can still pick up some fish in the […]
First Dusting of Snow in the Smokies
It always seems early, but it’s usually right about now when we see the first dusting of snow along the crest of the Smokies. We’ve been socked in with rain and overcast weather for the past two days, but this afternoon we got a peak at what’s on top of Thunderhead Mountain. The view from […]
Quick Pic: Why is Fall Dry Fly Fishing So Good in the Smokies?
Small but plentiful, Blue Wing Olives keep Smoky Mountain trout looking toward the surface in the fall.
Fall Fly Fishing Is At Its Peak
Guiding on Hazel Creek in the Smokies It’s fall and fishing is pretty good. Trout are rising in the Smokies, we’re seeing big brown trout moving around, and the colors… Well, you’ve got to see it to believe it. We just returned from our annual fall camping trip on Hazel Creek and have a full […]
We’re Back in the Smokies and Almost Back in the Swing of Things
We came back to our home in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee over the weekend after our annual trip to Yellowstone Country. The first week of October always kicks off one our busiest times on our guide calendar. Fall weather is perfect, the colorful foliage provides an incredible backdrop, and the fishing is always […]
What a Difference A Week Makes
Last week creeks in the Smoky Mountains were low and we were experiencing record heat. Furthermore, the TVA tailwaters like the Clinch & Holston where blowing enough water through the turbines to keep us from even bothering to show up. Here were are just about seven days later and our trout streams are full of […]
Video Blog – Fly Fishing for Brook Trout in the Great Smoky Mountains
This month we tackle one of our favorite topics, fly fishing for brook trout in the Great Smoky Mountains. If you’ve never experienced this type of fishing this video will show you everything we love about it: phenomenal scenery, beautiful trout, rarely seen animals, and dry fly fishing. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/28795881[/vimeo]
Quick Pic: Bear Cub Up A Tree
It’s been a streak of trips that have all included bear sightings. This bear cub scrambled up a tree and was almost directly over us as Mom kept her distance. We snapped a couple of quick photos and moved on.
Quick Pic: Dragonfly Nymph
Exceptionally common in all rivers, streams, and lakes throughout the Smoky Mountain region this is a fish food many fly fishers ignore. Most anglers tend to think of them more in the context of bass fishing, but we found this nymph in a Smoky Mountain brook trout stream.
Quick Pic: Creek Smallmouth on the Popper
The superb fishing with poppers continues…