Red sky in morning, outdoorsy people heed the warning March is well on its way with everything we’ve come to expect from this first month of spring: insect hatches on the rivers and streams, gobbling turkeys, and heavy rain. We managed to get back on the water in the Smokies for the afternoon and the […]
We Have Bugs
Today is the day we’ve been waiting for. Well… almost the day we’ve been waiting for. Charity and I returned from a short trip up the Little River this afternoon and we’re happy to report that there are Quill Gordons hatching. Quill Gordon photographed last year by Julie Tallman on a North Carolina stream The […]
Stormy Days Across East Tennessee and the Smokies
It was a nice weekend to get outside, but we were in Louisville, Kentucky for the Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show. Thanks to everyone who came out to see us. It seemed like we knew almost everyone there! It’s very warm here in East Tennessee this morning, but we’re expecting stormy weather. It looks pretty grim […]
Almost There
We managed to sneak away on a busy afternoon yesterday. With several deadlines looming large there wasn’t much time for goofing off, but I couldn’t help wondering if the hatch had started. You know the feeling. It will happen as soon as you can’t be there. That’s why I’ve long held the prediction that fish […]
Quick Pic: Misty Morning
Misty morning view from Look Rock this morning Not much fishing for us today as we’re preparing for the Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show this weekend along with several other “administrative” duties around the nerve center of R&R Fly Fishing’s world headquarters. The weather is mild though and conditions are great either in the Smokies or […]
The Calendar Says Winter, But It’s Fishing Like Spring
February is definitely a winter month. Here in East Tennessee it’s not unusual to get a good break for a few days, but it’s unusual for spring to be in full swing by the end of the month. That’s what it’s beginning to look like. One of many trout that have succumbed to the dry […]
A Day for Dry Flies
Water temperatures have in the Smokies have really warmed up and the fishing has been fantastic. Today we even fished dry flies for most of the afternoon. The larger streams like Little River and Abrams Creek are still fishing better with nymphs, but that may change in a few more days since the weather will […]
A Welcome Break in the Weather
Take a good look… It will be a while before you see this again There’s still some snow in the shaded hollows and high peaks of the Smoky Mountains, but it’s on the way out. Temperatures made it well into the 50’s over thew weekend and should make it into the 60’s later this week. […]
Still Plenty of Snow in the Smokies
Most of the roads are open but there is still a good bit of snow on the streams. Fish the sunny spots! Also some workable schedules on the tailwaters this weekend.
Fresh Snow in the Smokies
We woke up this morning with a little more than an inch of fresh snow here in Townsend. That means that there is certainly more in the park. We didn’t get very far since Little River Road was closed and park crews were preparing to plow Laurel Creek Road to Cades Cove. A warm, beautiful […]