We’ve done all kinds of things since the last post. While we’ve done some fishing we also traveled up to Indianapolis to speak at a meeting of the Indianapolis Fly Casters. There was a large and enthusiastic turnout and I’m pretty sure we made a few former Tennesseans homesick for the trout fishing they left […]
Nantahala River fishable once again; We take another short trip to Abrams Creek
It remains brutally cold here in the Smoky Mountains, but I do have some good news to relate. The Nantahala River is finally fishable again. Duke Power has finally gotten Nantahala Lake low enough to cease spilling. While this is good news from the perspective of wading, you should expect water temperatures to be right […]
Smokies in the Grip of Intense Cold Weather; We Go Fishing
It’s been a tough week or so as far as the weather is concerned here in the Smoky Mountains. Temperatures have been peaking in the low to mid 20’s and there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight. It’s so bad that we’re longing for those days right after Christmas when it warmed up […]
Kids Say the Darndest Things: Fly Fishing Edition
With the marginal fishing conditions we’ve been experiencing all over the Smoky Mountain region I’ve been able to spend time around the house without the urge to take off and do some fishing. Charity and I are fortunate to have two beautiful children and raise them in such a great place. Our daughter Willow is […]
Belated Fishing Report From Before Snow Storm
I’ve got a fishing report from late last week, but conditions have changed substantially in the Smoky Mountains since that time so I’m not sure just how valid it will be. We’ve been struggling with a round of the cold virus here at R&R Fly Fishing on top of finishing up holiday shopping and getting […]
Mild Weather Has Provided Good Fly Fishing in the Smokies
We had some high water last weekend, but water levels are very good right now. Water temperatures have been in the low to mid 40’s and the trout have been surprisingly active. We haven’t been out on the water in the morning, but fishing has been excellent from about noon to 4 PM. We’ll see […]
A Look Back at Our Favorite Pictures from 2009
We’ve covered a lot of water in 2009! Here are some of our favorite moments from the mountains and rivers captured with a camera. We hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed being there! View from the fly tying desk on a cold day last January, Townsend, TN Little River rainbow trout, Great […]
Water Levels Variable But Better Conditions This Week
It was a tough week for fly fishers throughout the Smoky Mountain region. If water levels were negotiable the temperatures were freezing and if the weather was mild the streams were at flood stage. Then there were the hurricane force winds! Wind gusts over 100 mph were recorded in the Smokies during a powerful storm. […]
Seeing the Different Water Levels on Little River
We took a short trip up Little River yesterday. The weather was absolutely beautiful and we saw a few fish sitting up in what we think of as predictable spots. We didn’t even rig a rod though. I think that just being outside on a pretty day was enough. Here’s a quick look at a […]
Great fishing conditions but not many fishermen on the water
Water and weather conditions are absolutely perfect, but there aren’t many anglers out on the water. That’s probably typical considering most people are getting back into the swing of getting the kids to school and it’s the week before Labor Day weekend. The water will surely be more crowded once the weekend arrives. Charity and […]
