This big boy crossed our path way back in the Smoky Mountain backcountry several miles above Elkmont. It was an exceptional afternoon. We saw a black bear only 15 minutes or so before this. Two icons of Southern Appalachian wilderness in the same afternoon – and that’s on top of experiencing a great day of […]
Superb Water Levels in Smoky Mountain Trout Streams
We’ve seen a good deal of rain lately in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. This has led to unusually good conditions for fly fishing during a heat wave in late July heading into August. Water temperatures in many streams have been in the low 60’s on down into the high […]
Momentous Occasion at R&R Fly Fishing
It’s no exaggeration to say fly fishing is a big deal in our household. Both Mom & Dad are full time fly fishing guides and the kids are growing up on the front door step of the Smoky Mountains and its 800 miles of trout water. A rite of passage in the R&R family… Our […]
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 […]
Quick Pic: Backcountry Speck
A colorful brook trout from the Smoky Mountain backcountry
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 […]
Quick Pics: Hazel Creek
We’ve got more pictures on the way, but here’s a quick sampling from our fish camp on Hazel Creek last weekend Hazel Creek rainbow trout We caught a glimpse of this black bear before it disappeared into the forest A nice brown trout with a Beadhead Tellico Nymph Our home during our time on Hazel […]
