Here’s a nice video produced by the Smoky Mountain Association that shows the Little River upstream of Elkmont, or as we call it, “the office”. Enjoy! [youtube]http://youtu.be/T6kg2LhyDek[/youtube]
The Arrival of Spring
Last time we checked it was still February, but it looks as if the spring weather is here to stay. Yesterday I was fishing Little River and the daffodils were in full bloom in front of the old Townsend cabin near the Little River trailhead. It’s not just flowers either. We’ve had several thunderstorms this […]
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.
Good Fishing, Few Bugs, & Some Bird Watching
We’ve spent a lot of time out on the water over the past few days. It’s that time of year and we have a full week of bookings next week. Yesterday Charity and I were both on Little River. There weren’t many bugs hatching, but the fish would certainly rise to a good drift. There […]
Excellent Weather, Spring Hatches, and Spawning Rainbow Trout
Spring weather is certainly here, but there is still a good deal of snow on the ground in shaded areas of the Smokies. Regardless, the sun was shining, the weather was warm, and the tailwaters even had favorable generation schedules. We’re still waiting for the hatches to get started in the Smokies, but the rainbow […]
Water is Marginally Fishable in the Smokies
It’s been a long winter. If the water has been in good shape it’s also been bitterly cold. If the weather is negotiable like today, the water levels are marginal. There is snow above 2500′ in the Smokies and water levels have been falling steadily for the last few days. Stream levels in the Smokies […]