February is winter right? Sure doesn't seem like it on the rivers & streams in east TN & Smoky Mtns. Our fishing report http://ow.ly/40jJd # Felt sole wading boot ban goes into effect this spring in Maryland & Vermont http://ow.ly/40kfp # Wildfire in Shenandoah causes closes Skyline and several trails http://ow.ly/40ltL # Tickets to Townsend […]
Almost There
We managed to sneak away on a busy afternoon yesterday. With several deadlines looming large there wasn’t much time for goofing off, but I couldn’t help wondering if the hatch had started. You know the feeling. It will happen as soon as you can’t be there. That’s why I’ve long held the prediction that fish […]
Quick Pic: Misty Morning
Misty morning view from Look Rock this morning Not much fishing for us today as we’re preparing for the Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show this weekend along with several other “administrative” duties around the nerve center of R&R Fly Fishing’s world headquarters. The weather is mild though and conditions are great either in the Smokies or […]
The Calendar Says Winter, But It’s Fishing Like Spring
February is definitely a winter month. Here in East Tennessee it’s not unusual to get a good break for a few days, but it’s unusual for spring to be in full swing by the end of the month. That’s what it’s beginning to look like. One of many trout that have succumbed to the dry […]
Weekly Digest for 2011-02-20
From our Twitter Feed last week… Orvis makes it quick & easy to write law makers about Bristol Bay and the Pebble Mine. Make your voice heard! http://bit.ly/eizU30 # The reason why under water pics of trout are easier to get than under water pics of marlin http://ow.ly/3VVwr Via @MoldyChum # Some tough #flyfishing in […]
A Day for Dry Flies
Water temperatures have in the Smokies have really warmed up and the fishing has been fantastic. Today we even fished dry flies for most of the afternoon. The larger streams like Little River and Abrams Creek are still fishing better with nymphs, but that may change in a few more days since the weather will […]
Quick Pic: Sunrise Over the Smokies
The view in Townsend, TN this morning. That’s Mount LeConte in the center Tweet
Fast Action Updates for 2011-02-15
The reason why under water pics of trout are easier to get than under water pics of marlin http://ow.ly/3VVwr Via @MoldyChum # Some tough #flyfishing in the #Smokies this weekend but we're looking at the best weather of 2011 this week. Full Report http://ow.ly/3VGy7 # Tests in show Asian Carp not in Michigan waters… yet […]
A Welcome Break in the Weather
Take a good look… It will be a while before you see this again There’s still some snow in the shaded hollows and high peaks of the Smoky Mountains, but it’s on the way out. Temperatures made it well into the 50’s over thew weekend and should make it into the 60’s later this week. […]
Fast Action Updates for 2011-02-14
Orvis makes it quick & easy to write law makers about Bristol Bay and the Pebble Mine. Make your voice heard! http://bit.ly/eizU30 # Thanks to @blakebryce, @WrigleyFielder, @Dossphoto, @OrvisFlyFishing, @flyreels, @flyfishing_hash, @heatherbell2, and @donkeyjawposse # Powered by Twitter Tools
