Mid Winter Smokies Fishing Report

Posted on January 12, 2016 by eshuler

Mid Winter Smokies Fishing Report

Where did all the people go? The answer is simple, they’ve moved indoors. Is the fishing not good this time of year? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Fact is, the best time of year to catch a personal best trout is now!

Mention fishing this time of year, especially with the recent weather we have had, and folks think you are nuts! Then again, a thin line separates passion from insanity. Truth is, fishing during the Winter months is incredible! No other time of year can you head to a popular stream or lake and find you are the only one fishing today. Which brings us to the question, isn’t getting away from it all one of the reasons we go fishing in the first place?

One of the best kept Winter fishing secrets is big fish love cold weather, especially trout! The biggest trout of the year will undoubtedly be caught during the Winter months. Most trout spawn when the water temperatures here in the mountains start to dip below 48 degrees. This generally happens in November through mid December. During spawning season trout burn most of the calories and fat content they have packed on during the Fall. After the spawn, they need to eat at every opportunity to rejuvenate fat stores to carry them through cold Winter days ahead. Post spawn (this time of year), is your best best opportunity to catch a big trout.

The best trout fishing this week will be mid morning through the afternoon. Look for days with sunshine and areas of the stream that sunlight hits early. This will warm up the stream and start aquatic insects hatching that trout love to eat. Best fly patterns will be Little Black Caddis in #16-18, Black Caddis Pupae in #16-18, Little Winter Stonefly nymphs in #16-20, Little Winter Stonefly dries in #14-18, Blue Winged Olives in #18-22, egg patterns in #10-12, and black midges in #22-26. Streamers such as black and olive Woolly Buggers in sizes #6-8, and dark brown Sculpins in #6-8. Work your flies slowly through likely holding water and make sure to cover every inch of water. Even though the trout are hungry and will be actively feeding, they will not be traveling far to intercept your flies.

We’ll see you on the water!

Rates starting at $87.50 per person!

For Reservations call (828)-488-7665, or book securely from our website!

Be sure to check out our Winter Specials

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Fly Fishing Bryson City Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Posted on January 2, 2016 by eshuler

Fly Fishing Bryson City NC

No other town in the south has more fly fishing opportunities than Bryson City. Two of Trout Unlimited’s Top 100 Rivers in America are right here in town. Plus we have the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest, and Fontana Lake. It’s no wonder why Bryson City is the best town for Fly Fishing in the Smokies!

Bryson City and Swain County is 86% Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. With all those protected mountains surrounding us, there is some great fishing in the cold trout filled water that flows everywhere you look. Bryson City is one of the most beautiful mountain towns in all the Smokies. We have the cleanest water and best fishing you’ll find in the Eastern US.

Bryson City has every freshwater fish species you can imagine! Rainbow, Brown, and Brook trout, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish and many others. We have something for everyone.

Fly Fishing the Smokies is proud to call Bryson City home! Established in 1999, we are the largest family owned Outfitter and Guide Service in the Smoky Mountains. For over 15 years our professional guides have taught people to fly fish on the best rivers and streams available in the Smoky Mountains.

Rates starting at $87.50 per person!

For Reservations call (828)-488-7665, or book securely from our website!

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Fly Fishing Cherokee NC

Posted on December 17, 2015 by eshuler

Fly Fishing Cherokee in Winter

Fly Fishing Cherokee is a great bet for big trout. The Raven Fork and the Oconaluftee Rivers are the hottest location for big trout in all the Smoky Mountains. Our guides know where the big fish are, what flies they will eat, and when they will eat them. The Fly Fishing action around the Smoky Mountains is hot all winter. This is the time of year we consistently catch big trout, very big trout!

See you on the water!

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Winter Trophy Trout Deals

Posted on November 15, 2015 by eshuler

Catch Trophy Trout in Cherokee and Gatlinburg!

November 10th~ February 29th

Take advantage of our Winter Trophy Trout Special with a 3/4 Day Wade Trip that puts you chasing the biggest and baddest Trout in the Smoky Mountains during the best time of year! Winter is your best chance at catching your own River Monster in the Smoky Mountains. The biggest trout in the land come out of the cover of night and prowl the shallows during the day in search of prey, and to spawn. There is no better time to catch a big fish in the Smokies! No previous fly fishing experience necessary!

For Reservations call (828)-488-7665, or Book Online!

Rates starting at $112.50 per person!

Trip Details;

Our Winter Trophy Trout Special is a 6 hour Wade trip that is Catch and Release Only! We supply all the gear you need plus lunch, drinks and an adrenaline filled day! All you need is a fishing license and to dress for the weather.

Children are welcome on all of our trips, and we do have waders and gear to fit them!

Rates;

One angler $190.00

Two or more anglers $112.50 per person

We supply a patient, professional fly fishing guide, all the gear you need including, waders, wading boots, fly rods, fly reels, leaders, flies, and tippet. We also bring a nice stream-side lunch consisting of hot soup or chili, sandwiches, and drinks. Our guides do bring along cameras to get pictures of you with your catch!

Our Winter Trophy Trout Special is the best deal going, and the best time to be on the water! Winter is when you catch the biggest fish in the Smokies!

Book your trip with Fly Fishing the Smokies and make your cast to the fish of a lifetime!

For reservations call (828)488-7665 or book your trip online from our website, just click the “Book Online” tab at the top right hand of the screen.

See you on the water!

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Bryson City Fly Fishing Guides

Posted on September 1, 2015 by eshuler

Fly Fishing Bryson City NC

Bryson City is the Fly Fishing mecca for the Southeast!

No other town in the south has more fly fishing opportunities than Bryson City . With two of Trout Unlimiteds Top 100 Rivers in America right here in town, plus the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, its no wonder why we are the best town for Fly Fishing in the Smokies!

Rated as one of the Top 10 Outdoor Towns in America by virtually every publication is further proof Bryson City is your best location for adventure! We like to say your Smokies adventure starts right here!

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Fly Fishing the Smokies is proud to call Bryson City home!

We offer guided Wade Trip, Float Trips, Back Country Camping Trips, Family Fly Fishing Trips, and Fly Fishing Classes for all skill levels and ages!

From Bryson City anglers can have their choice of fly fishing the following rivers and streams

Tuckasegee River
Nantahala River, both the upper and lower sections, plus miles of smaller tributaries
Great Smoky Mountains National Park streams including; Deep Creek, Noland Creek, Forney Creek, Indian Creek, Hazel Creek, Eagle Creek, Chambers Creek, plus hundreds of miles of tributaries.
The Oconoluftee River
Ravens Fork
The Little Tennessee River
Alarka Creek
Conleys Creek
Fontana Lake
Nantahala Lake
Cheoah Lake
Calderwood Lake
Plus some remote Brook Trout streams we keep secret!

Let Fly Fishing the Smokies guide you on our home waters, and show you the best fly fishing action the Smoky Mountains have to offer!

For booking please call us at; (828)-488-7665 or email us at guides@flyfishingthesmokies.net

See you on the water!

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Fly Fishing Hazel Creek

Posted on April 30, 2015 by eshuler

Fly Fishing Hazel Creek NC

Join the guides at Fly Fishing the Smokies as we venture to Hazel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for our Group Fly Fishing and Camping Trip to arguably the most storied, and remote streams in all the Smoky Mountains. Hazel Creek Fly Fishing is at the top of the bucket list for many Smoky Mountain fishermen. Nestled in an area of the national park which is cut off from civilization by Fontana Lake and massive road-less area, Hazel Creek looks much today as it did hundreds of years ago. The Fly Fishing action on Hazel Creek is second to none in the Smokies. Stories of Brown Trout that lurk these waters spread far and wide.

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Hazel Creek Camping

We’re taking care of everything from the tents, chairs, entertainment (tall tales and BS!), covered sitting area, and great food. So leave your cares and troubles behind, grab your sleeping bag, some clothes, and fishing gear and join us for a grand ol’ time to one of the Smoky Mountain’s best trout streams.

Fly Fishing on Hazel Creek

The meals are fantastic. Our guides know how to cook back in the mountains, and will feed you some of the good down home country cooking that we grew up with. A big country breakfast every morning with sausage, eggs, bacon, drop biscuits, fried potatoes and even pancakes. We’ll make up sack lunches after breakfast and head to the water for the day’s fishing. Dinner, or “supper” as us country boys call it, is always amazing. Our dinner menu includes item’s such as fresh pan fried trout, marinated pork chops, grilled chicken breasts, grilled vegetables, potatoes, pinto beans, corn bread, and cobblers. We come to fish, but being out in the mountains is about more than just fishing, it’s about enjoying the outdoors, and eating some good food too!

Hazel Creek Fly Fishing and Back Country Camping

We’re offering two different options, the full package includes guided fly fishing on Friday and Saturday, or you can choose to fish unguided and still enjoy everything we have to offer.

$850 per person with a guide

$500 per person without a guide

Guided package price based on 2 anglers per guide. Fishing license and gratuities are not included

Call us today to book your Hazel Creek Camping Trip. (828)-488-7665 or email guides@flyfishingthesmokies.net We’ll be happy to get your trip booked and answer any questions you may have.

Fly Fishing the Smokies is fully insured, licensed, and operates under a special Commercial Use Authorization from the National Park Service.

Fly Fishing Hazel Creek

Fly Fishing Merit Badge Classes

Posted on April 16, 2015 by eshuler

Fly Fishing Merit Badge Classes

Fly Fishing the Smokies offers the course Scouts need to successfully obtain their Fly Fishing Merit Badge. The Boy Scout Merit Badge Course is two days long and custom tailored to teach Scouts each requirement needed to obtain their Fly Fishing Merit Badges. Fly-fishing is a specialized form of fishing that combines skill and artistry. Because it is so rich with tradition, Fly Fishing is a passion for millions of people. The beauty of the water, the solitude, and the skills that the sport requires have made fly-fishing very important in the lives of many notable people.

For Reservations call (828)-488-7665, or book securely from our website!

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Watchful eyes of professional guides help a Scout tie his first fly.

Two Day Course perfectly suited for a weekend getaway, or combined with a Camping Trip in the Smoky Mountains. We provide all the gear and equipment each Scout needs for Fly Fishing, Fly Tying, plus lunch and drinks.

Rates are $250 per Scout for the Two Day Course with a minimum of Two participants.

Scouts must be accompanied by a Parent, Scout Master or Troop Leader.

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Boy Scouts cover each requirement for their Fly Fishing Merit Badge

This is a Two day hands on, fun filled learning environment where participants will leave with a complete understanding and appreciation for the sport of Fly Fishing. Scouts will be covering every requirement with our class, including tying their own flies and cleaning and cooking their trout!

Scouts must bring their Workbooks and Blue Cards!

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Tasty meal of fresh caught trout from a Fly Fishing Merit Badge Class well done.

For Reservations call (828)-488-7665, or book securely from our website!

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Paula Deen with Fly Fishing the Smokies

Posted on April 16, 2015 by eshuler

Paula Deen Fly Fishing the Smokies

Paula Deen is opening a new restaurant at the Island in Pigeon Forge Tennessee called Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen. The Grand of the new restaurant is April 27th, we plan to be there with bells on! On her most recent visit to the Smoky Mountains, Paula and her husband Capt. Michael took in some fly fishing on the Tuckasegee River near Cherokee NC. Fly Fishing the Smokies was proud to have the honor of being their guides for the day.

Paula is no stranger to fishing, having beat longtime Bass Fishing Professional and celebrity Jimmy Houston in The Bag Lady Foundation Charity Tournament last year. Paula can cast a fly rod as good as she can cook! The trout in the Tuckasegee River were runnin’ scared as Paula and Capt. Michael took to working the runs and pools with hand tied flies their guides made for the day.

If you happen to be in the Pigeon Forge, Sevierville area stop by Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen at the Island and get yourself some good ol Southern down-home cooking! Served family style with all the good stuff you come to expect from your grandmothers kitchen! Pecan Pie, Sweet Tea, Fried Chicken….Sign us UP!

Fly Fishing the Smokies offers guided Fly Fishing Trips in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville Tennessee. So when your down at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen downing that glass of tea, give us a holler. We’ll show you the best Trout streams in the Great Smoky Mountains. We’ll also teach you how to fly fish in the process! Now how’s that for Southern Charm Ya’ll.

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Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing Report

Posted on March 29, 2015 by eshuler

Fly Fishing Report for March 2105

Spring Fishing is upon us, Finally!

After a brutally cold Winter, the thaw looks to finally be here and so is the great fishing that the Great Smoky Mountains are known for.

The Tuckasegee River in North Carolina is the hottest destination at the moment for great trout fishing action in the Smoky Mountains. The Tuckasegee River is a western sized tail-water that offers perfect water temperatures for trout. It just happens to be one of the most stocked rivers in the south, boasting trout count totals near 12,500 trout per mile! This is great news for those learning to fly fish, simply because no other stream will offer you as many trout or chances of hooking trout than does the Tuckasegee. Drift boat fishing ( called Float Trips) on the Tuckasegee River have been very good this past week too. Scheduled Flow Releases have been good for everyone. The water has been rising mid morning and turning off by late afternoon keeping both wade fisherman and the guides with boats happy.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is off to a good start. We have seen plenty of trout rising to eat dry flies by mid morning and carrying over to late evening. The water has been high compared to last year, but the fish are hungry, and barely spooky. We are just starting to guide in the several of the Smokies streams at present time, and will add more streams as the action continues to improve.

Best flies are;

Blue Duns #14-18, Little Black Caddis in #16-18, Black Caddis Pupae in #16-18, Little Winter Stonefly nymphs in #16-20, Little Winter Stonefly dries in #14-18, Blue Winged Olives in #18-22, Quill Gordons in #12-14, egg patterns in #10-12, Rainbow Warriors in #14-20, and black midges in #22-26. For Streamer patterns try black and olive Woolly Buggers in sizes #6-8, dark brown Sculpins in #6-8, and black Rabbit Strip Zonkers in #6-10.

Fontana Lake is getting better for Walleye, and Crappie. The top choice for bank fishing is still catching fish with live night-crawler rigs working the along the edges of the shoreline. Working rattle traps and deep spinner baits across points next to deep drop offs are pulling in good sized Largemouth. and Smallmouth bass. Work them slowly and hold on. Walleye are best caught by jigging live night crawlers near rock walls in the vicinity of creek and river mouths. Trolling deep running crank baits and plastic minnows near creek and river mouths at depths of 45-60 feet are bringing up some good fish too. Walleye have yet to start their runs up river just yet, but it shouldn’t be long.

Remember to check area fishing regulations as March Madness applies to fishing too. Regulations and season closures will vary between watersheds and designations. Know the regulations before you make that first cast.

See you on the water!

Fly Fishing the Smokies

For reservations call 828-488-7665

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Spring Break Special

Posted on March 10, 2015 by eshuler

Spring Break Special for Fly Fishing

The Spring Break Special is a 3/4 Day Wade Trip on some of the best Fly Fishing the Smoky Mountains have to offer! You get a private guided fly fishing trip with all the gear and equipment provided and a streamside lunch and drinks. All you need is yourself and of course a fishing license.

Rates starting at $112.50 per person!

For reservations Call us at (828)-488-7665 or Book Online!

Spring Break is a great time to be Fly Fishing in the Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg Tennessee, and Bryson City North Carolina. Each of these award winning mountain towns are loaded with great Trout Fishing!

Our Spring Break Special is a 3/4 Day Wade Trip that puts you chasing Trout in your choice of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tuckasegee River, and Cherokee Trophy Trout Section during the best action of the year! The cool waters of the Great Smoky Mountains and Tuckasegee River are loaded with Trout all year long. Spring is the perfect time to catch trout that are hungry after a long winter.
No previous fly fishing experience necessary! We teach you how to Fly Fish!
We supply a patient, professional fly fishing guide, all the gear you need including, waders, wading boots, fly rods, fly reels, leaders, flies, and tippet. We also bring a nice stream-side lunch consisting of deli sandwiches, chips, and drinks. We offer Catch and Release, and Catch and Keep Trout fishing trips. Our guides bring along cameras to get pictures of you with your catch!

For reservations Call us at (828)-488-7665 or Book Online!

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Mid Winter Smokies Fishing Report

For Reservations call (828)-488-7665, or book securely from our website!

Be sure to check out our Winter Specials

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Fly Fishing Bryson City NC

For Reservations call (828)-488-7665, or book securely from our website!

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Fly Fishing Cherokee in Winter

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Catch Trophy Trout in Cherokee and Gatlinburg!

November 10th~ February 29th

For Reservations call (828)-488-7665, or Book Online!

Fly Fishing Bryson City NC

Fly Fishing Hazel Creek NC

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Hazel Creek Camping

Fly Fishing on Hazel Creek

Hazel Creek Fly Fishing and Back Country Camping

Fly Fishing Hazel Creek

Fly Fishing Merit Badge Classes

For Reservations call (828)-488-7665, or book securely from our website!

Boy Scouts cover each requirement for their Fly Fishing Merit Badge

For Reservations call (828)-488-7665, or book securely from our website!

Paula Deen Fly Fishing the Smokies

Fly Fishing Report for March 2105

Fly Fishing the Smokies

For reservations call 828-488-7665

Spring Break Special for Fly Fishing

Rates starting at $112.50 per person!

For reservations Call us at (828)-488-7665 or Book Online!

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