Big changes are looming in the fishing conditions across middle and East Tennessee. However, some others are going to continue about the same. In the short term, cooler weather will make fishing pleasant over the next few days compared to…
Big Fish Gary Strikes Again, This Time Streamer Fishing
As a regular aboard the drift boat, Gary has fished up and down the Caney Fork and Clinch Rivers. He also has caught some large trout. I have always said that the most important element of catching big fish is…
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.…
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…
2016 Year in Review: Guided Trips in the Smokies
This past year has been nothing short of phenomenal for Trout Zone Anglers. More guide trips happened on tailwaters this year. These larger streams and rivers provide better shots at large fish. The main cause behind this occurrence was a…
Christmas Weekend 2016 Fishing Options
Merry Christmas Merry Christmas and thank you to every one of you for helping to make 2016 the best year yet for Trout Zone Anglers. I’m very excited to see what 2017 has in store. This past year has been…
Before Spring
Around here, spring often comes a little early. The natural cycle goes on regardless of what the calendar says and this year has been no exception. Wildflowers, migrating birds, working in the garden, all of the usual signs of spring…
Fishing Report January 13, 2016
Fly fishing has been tough the last few weeks. Tailwaters are running much higher than most sane people would prefer to fish them. The cold of winter has finally settled in meaning that fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains is…