It’s about that time. Spring is in full effect, wildflowers are blooming in the Smokies and shades of bright green are ascending the mountains slowly one day at a time. It’s time to start hiking in for native brook trout known as specks in the southern mountains. While the fishing featured more nymphing than is […]
Fly of the Month – Speck Wet Fly
The Speck is among the most unlikely trout flies we know of. It doesn’t look like much and has the general traits of a dry fly. On the contrary, it’s a fish catching machine and is a stellar wet fly. This month we focus on this great local pattern that catches trout across Southern Appalachia […]
Quick Pic: Speck
“Speck” or native brook trout if you’re a Yankee…