It looks like all the best fishing of 2009 is behind us now. Our guide season always seems to end right after Thanksgiving weekend. That’s about right since fishing in the Smokies slows down about that time and most of us have other obligations to take care of as the calendar moves towards Christmas. We […]
Felt Soles vs. Sticky Rubber
Earlier this season I ordered two pairs of wading boots from Patagonia. One was felt and the other was sticky rubber. I’ll typically go through about two and sometimes even three pairs of wading boots in a season so I figured I could have my own little test without much extra cost. Charity and I […]
Fishing Still Good in the Smokies But the Weather is Cooling Down
After a weekend of guiding in the Smokies we’re still happy to report the fish are still active. In fact, we pulled a good number of fish up to the surface on dry flies. On the other hand, it doesn’t look like the tailwater situation will get any better in the near future hear in […]
Fly Fish Streams in the Smokies; Tennessee and North Carolina Tailwaters are All Running High
This is a rare event, but fishing on area tailwaters is pretty tough right now. Everything from Middle Tennessee to Western North Carolina is either generating a ton of water or spilling to reduce reservoir levels. The creeks are definitely the place to be. While the mountain streams are running a little high, they’re certainly […]
Our Top 10 Tips for Fly Fishing with Nymphs in the Winter Months
Winter is among the toughest times of year to catch trout in streams. Water temperatures are cold and a trout’s metabolism is slow. Even though a fish doesn’t need to feed as much in cold weather, they will eat if given a chance. Fly fishing in the winter is different than spring, summer, and fall. […]
Fish the Flies the Guides are Using: Subscribe to Our Fly of the Month
“What are they hittin’ on?” That’s what fly fishers want to know. We get several emails every week asking us for our fly recommendations. Now you can use the same flies that the guides at R&R Fly Fishing are using. Each month we’ll send you two or three flies from a pattern we’re using in […]
Take Advantage of Our Off Season Special on Half Day Fishing Trips in the Smokies
Every winter our guide business slows down but we continue to fish for ourselves right on through the winter. Fishing is a bit slower, but nymphing in the afternoons can be surprisingly good. We’re offering a special discount on half day fishing trips this winter. These half day trips will go from 11:00 AM until […]
Seeing the Different Water Levels on Little River
We took a short trip up Little River yesterday. The weather was absolutely beautiful and we saw a few fish sitting up in what we think of as predictable spots. We didn’t even rig a rod though. I think that just being outside on a pretty day was enough. Here’s a quick look at a […]
Time to Tie the Flies
Waters have receded and streams are fishable in the Smokies, but it’s that time of year when I start tying the flies. When most tyers sit at the vise they’ll tie a few of their favorites, then go fishing or do something else. When I sit at the vise I don’t leave until I’ve tied […]
High Water Across East Tennesse and Western North Carolina
We got anywhere from 2.5″ – 4″ of rainfall across the Smoky Mountains yesterday and stream levels are extremely high. In fact, virtually of the river gauges are showing record levels for this date. We’re expecting some streams to be marginally fishable by tomorrow, but it will probably be the weekend before water levels aren’t […]
