The fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains has been good to great this spring so far and will only get better. We were fishing to rising trout in the mountains by late February which has been about normal the last…
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.…
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,…
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…
Big Water Streamer Trips
I have a handful of days left for streamer floats on high water on the Caney Fork. Right now, it looks like we’ll see high water for at least another week and a half. Don’t expect big numbers of fish…
Cold Weather Brown Trout
The cold months are a good time to fish for brown trout, largely because of the lower light angle. Fish feel safer without the bright harsh light of the sun. Cloudiness that often comes during the cold months and transition…
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…
Chasing Bugs
Lately I have been chasing bugs, the kind trout eat of course. This has been mostly happening with clients on guided trips, but I’ve managed to sneak in a little fishing for myself as well. In the Smokies, the spring…
Turning the Corner
Just when I was starting to get at least a little tired of winter, it looks like we might be turning a corner. This weekend should feature highs in the 60’s perhaps and definitely well into the 50’s. Next week, we naturally…
Fishing Report January 18, 2016
We are currently experiencing what may well be the coldest temperatures of the year. Then again this may be a long and cold albeit late winter. Only time will tell. Either way, the cold temperatures are limiting the fishing options…