Fishing has been great through 2017. We have had a fantastic year chasing fish around middle and east Tennessee. The fishing will slow down to usher in the New Year, however. Seasonably cold temperatures are moving in and will make…
Fall Fishing Report for October 24, 2017
This fall has produced some excellent fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Occasional bouts of high water have caused temporary disruptions, but overall the fishing is great. The fishing on the Caney Fork has been a little tougher.…
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Terrestrial Season Is Continuing Strong
Terrestrial season has been good this year, perhaps better than most. I could hypothesize as to the reasons behind that, but the fact remains that a lot of quality fish are being caught on terrestrials both on the Caney Fork,…
When Good Things Happen
Few anglers have the kind of good luck that most of us dream of. Gary is an exception to this, however. Something good always seems to happen when he comes to float the Caney Fork River. Once, during a guide trip, I…
Tennessee Fly Fishing Report for April 20, 2017
Fishing has been hot across middle and east Tennessee. The weather has been somewhat unpredictable as of late, but that hasn’t hurt the fishing any. On our recent trips, we are seeing lots of fish as well as some big fish.…
Guide Trip Availability: April, May, and June 2017
If you are wanting to book a trip, contact me as soon as possible! I’m booked solid for the rest of April and only have 12 days left available in May. June still has 14 days available but they will…
Peak Dry Fly Fishing Still Ahead
Late April into May provides some of the best dry fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of the whole year. Anglers wishing to test their hatch matching abilities need to experience some of the late spring hatches…
Late Cancellation: Trip Available for Tomorrow
The rivers have been fishing very good throughout middle and east Tennessee. Tomorrow I have an opening due to a last minute cancellation for a Caney Fork float trip (1/2 or 3/4 day). Normally, I would just take a rest…
Great Dry Fly Fishing Opportunities Abound in the Smokies
The dry fly fishing in the Smokies is settling into a nice routine. Blue Quills are hatching in excellent numbers and Quill Gordons are showing up as well. Also, Little Black Caddis have started on lower Little River. This hatch…