It looks like we’re in for a generally warm week with some rainy weather here in the Smoky Mountain region. That’s not really a bad thing when you consider it’s mid-November and by the time it gets this late in the year rain could easily be snow in the mountains. We saw some very cold […]
Fishing Conditions Gradually Changing as the Seasons Turn
There isn’t any earth shattering change in the fishing conditions across East Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains, but for those of us who spend every day paying attention, the changes are noteworthy. TVA hasn’t been very cooperative this fall when it comes to generation schedules. We got out on the Clinch a few times, but […]
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 […]
A Break in the Heat
It looks like we’re in for a break in the heat! This week’s forecast has highs in Knoxville in the 80’s and lows in the 60’s. This is good news for several reasons. That means that the weather in the Smokies will be even more comfortable with daytime temperatures in the 70’s up high and […]
Mixed Fishing Conditions Across the Smokies and East Tennessee
Fly fishers around East Tennessee and the Smoky Mountain region are experiencing different conditions depending on where they happen to be. Sporadic thunderstorms have caused a variety of water levels across the Smokies and generation schedules on TVA tailwaters differ from one river to another. Right now we’re seeing water levels in the Little River […]
Perfect Fishing Conditions for the Upcoming 4th of July Weekend
Expect almost perfect conditions for fishing almost anywhere you go this holiday weekend. Water levels in the Smokies are excellent right now and TVA will be cutting generation back on the tailwaters. If you’re heading into the Smoky Mountains for some fly fishing you’d be well served to avoid the most popular rivers and streams […]
Fishing update for late June
Water conditions in the Smokies continue to be pretty good as we see a number of sporadic rain showers and thunderstorms pass through. Water temperatures are excellent, particularly in the higher elevations around 3000′ and higher where waters have staying in the high 50’s to low 60’s. The steep nature of our streams ensures this […]
Return of the Fishing Report
It’s been a crazy month of guiding fly fishermen here in East Tennessee on the edge of the Smoky Mountains. If you’re someone who follows our blog it’s needless to say that we’ve been pretty slack about posting fishing reports. Everyday (and I mean EVERYDAY) we’re up early prepping the kids for their day while […]
Moving Into the Summer Pattern
Memorial Day has come and gone along with the unofficial start of summer. Unfortunately our weather has progressed into the second week of August as our temperatures are forecast to range into the mid 90’s this week. Streams in the Smokies are a little low for this time of year, but nothing dramatic. Dry fly […]
What Day Is It?
We’re pretty dizzy from day after day of guiding and the evening conversation usually comes around to “Where am I going tomorrow?” We have to check the calendar remember who to meet and where we’re scheduled to go fishing. Over the past few weeks we’ve been all over the place, from deep in the backcountry […]