Author Archives: eshuler
Was your Summer fun?
Where did Summer go? I sit here this morning with another first day of school behind us now. Seems like only yesterday we were dropping them off at pre-K for their first big day. I remember them clinging to my legs begging not to go, and their momma trying to hold back the tears because … Continue reading
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report August 27
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report August 27 The Great Smoky Mountains are fishing well this week. Cooler night time lows and some scattered showers across the region have cooled things just a tad and turned the fishing on. The park streams around Cherokee and Gatlinburg are fishing particularly well. Higher elevations and back country locaions … Continue reading
Fly Fishing the Solar Eclipse
Fly Fishing the Solar Eclipse The Solar Eclipse on August 21st, 2017 will forever be one of the most amazing days living and just being in the Smoky Mountains of my life. I headed out to Forney Creek by way of Fontana Lake at the 288 boat ramp just below Bryson City. Not much activity … Continue reading
Hazel Creek Fly Fishing Report August
Hazel Creek Fly Fishing Report August Hazel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is fishing superb this summer. Afternoon showers have kept water levels about perfect and stream temperatures in great shape for trout! August is typically a very hot and dry month, however thats not the case this year. We are seeing … Continue reading
Best August in years
Best August in years The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding region are fishing better than any August in recent memory. This is simply the best August in years! Cooler day time and nightly temperatures combined with afternoon showers have made for some excellent stream conditions and fishing. Stream levels are fuller this time … Continue reading
Summer Float Trips
Summer Float Trips Summer Float Trips around the Great Smoky Mountains region offer super fly fishing for Smallmouth Bass! Pound for pound Smallmouth Bass fight harder than anything other freshwater fish. They are great to target with fly rods, or with spin tackle. Hard fights and plenty of jumps are sure to put smiles on … Continue reading
Hazel Creek Fly Fishing Day Trips
Hazel Creek Fly Fishing Day Trips Fly Fish the legendary Hazel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Fly Fishing the Smokies now offers Guided Day Trips to the world famous Hazel Creek! This is the wildest, most scenic trout stream in the Smokies. Widely considered the bucket list stream of the Smoky Mountains … Continue reading
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report July 14th
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report July 14th Summer always has those days near a Full Moon that seem to just fish very well. Typically those who are fishing after dark will reap these benefits for a few hours each night close to a full moon. However, often times a larger trout will eat during the … Continue reading
Tuckasegee River Fishing Report May 19th
Tuckasegee River Fishing Report May 19th The Tuckasegee River fishing is incredible this week! Ideal generation schedules from the East and West Fork have the Tuckasegee River fishing perfectly. The action has been fantastic through out the entire day. We are catching big Rainbow and Brown Trout, along with Smallmouth Bass this week. Hatches have been … Continue reading
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report May 10th
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report May 10th The fly fishing inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is reaching its peak. Mid May is always when experienced Smokies anglers feel the park streams are fishing at their best! Perfect weather and abundant insect hatches keep the trout happy and looking up. Some of the best … Continue reading
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