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
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 […]
Weekly Digest for 2011-06-26
Hunter Banks fly shop in Asheville hopes to stop traffic & graffiti with fishing mural http://ow.ly/5lGbx # After more consecutive days on the river than we can recall, we finally post a fishing report http://ow.ly/5lOpV #FlyFishing # Everyday for a guide can be like pulling a rabbit from a hat. Some days you get a […]
Sometimes the Stars Line Up and the Big Fish Cooperate
As a rule we don’t lead people to expect they will catch big fish or even a bunch of fish. We always want them to come away from a guide trip with some knowledge they can use on their own later and make sure they have a good time. The fish almost always come but […]
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 […]
Weekly Digest for 2011-06-19
Smokies elk herd adapts, learns to protect calves from predators http://ow.ly/5g2FM # Floods may have pushed Asian carp down Mississippi River into new areas http://ow.ly/5g2Ij # Are fish lactose intolerant? Ice cream shop creates a batch of Cicada flavored ice cream http://ow.ly/5g2W1 # Great article for summer time fishing, especially if you row a drift […]
Weekly Digest for 2011-06-12
Synchronous fireflies putting on their annual show this week at Elkmont in Great Smoky Mtns Nat'l Park http://ow.ly/5aEFp # Remember the road to Elkmont off of Little River Road will close at 5 PM this week for firefly viewing. Shuttles available from Sugarlands # Tennessee man calls 911 to complain about cicadas. We doubt he's […]
Weekly Digest for 2011-06-05
Dam on Elwha River in WA state begins preparation for removal beginning June 1 to restore salmon & steelhead stocks http://ow.ly/55Qsz # From our fishing report: Video of last month's tornado damage in the smokies http://ow.ly/55Y2h # From our fishing report: The weather will be hot in ETN this week & fishing is moving into […]
Creekin’ for Smallies
It’s June and along with that comes a little bit of longing on our part for something just a little bit different. We’ll admit it. We’re spoiled. The pristine, wild trout streams of the Smokies are our office and home plus we spend an inordinate amount of time rowing a drift boat alongside rising trout. […]
