Tagged With: Fly Fishing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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
Hazel Creek Camping Trip
Hazel Creek Camping Trip June 15-18th 2017 Join the guides at Fly Fishing the Smokies as we venture to Hazel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, September 22nd- 25th for our Hazel Creek Camping Trip to arguably the most storied, and remote streams in all the Smoky Mountains! Hazel Creek is THE bucket-list destination for … Continue reading
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report February 27th
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report February 27th What a month this has been! The fly fishing action around the Smoky Mountains have been incredible. It’s honestly been the best fishing we’ve ever seen in February. It was also the warmest February in recent memory which undoubtly was a major factor in activity. We saw lots … Continue reading
Fly Fishing and Family
Fly Fishing and Family Someday when I’m too old to fish by myself anymore, I want to sit on the porch and reflect on memories of family. Certainly many of my thoughts are going to involve being on the water with my two children who share my love of fly fishing. Through the years I’ve watched … Continue reading
December Fly Fishing 2016
December Fly Fishing 2016 December Fly Fishing action has been incredible. To say we have had the best season on record for December is an understatement! Good weather and stream conditions have contributed to great angler success rates for big trout. Bryson City, and Cherokee North Carolina have been at the top of the list for … Continue reading
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report December 15th
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report for December 15th Bundle up today if you’re headed out! Expect day time highs to only be in the low 30’s today across the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding towns of Gatlinburg and Bryson City. Overnight lows in the Smokies dipped into the teens on most higher elevation peaks. Thick … Continue reading
Winter Fly Fishing equals Big Trout
Winter Fly Fishing equals Big Trout Its been said that big fish love cold weather. This certainly seems to be true here in the Smoky Mountains region. Winter is when we start to see the biggest fish brought to the nets. While technically its not close to Winter here yet, recent temprature changes would have you … Continue reading
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report October 19th
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report October 19th The fishing inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is fantastic this time of year! Trout are biting well and coming up top for good dry fly action starting mid morning until mid afternoon. Nymph bite has been consistent all day starting around 7:30am and continuing until late … Continue reading
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