

Late Summer Fishing Report
We are beginning to see the light! It has been a tale of two summers this year. One month the temps are cool and we are getting plenty...


The Splendor of Fall in the Smokies
Great Fall Fly Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains: A Nature Lover’s Paradise As the leaves begin to change color and the crispness of...


Three Tips for Winter Fishing
By Mike Hodge Thanksgiving has come and gone. Christmas is not far behind. It’s getting colder, so a lot of anglers will postpone fishing...

Warmest Regards in a Cold Season
By Matt Rinehardt As many that know me, know how passionate I am about smallmouth bass, particularly smallmouth bass on the fly. These...


4 Tips to Prepare!
Four Tips to Prepare for Fall Fishing By: Mike Hodge It’s still hot, but we’re in the homestretch of summer. Fall will be here before you...


3 Ways to Improve as an Angler
By Mike Hodge Three Ways You Can Improve As An Angler Summer has arrived. Southeastern fly fishing can be a challenge. Because of...


Tips for Summer Fishing
By Mike Hoge You can feel it. It's getting warmer by the day in Western NC. Like it or not, summer is here for a few months. As fly...


Orvis Dropper Rig Box
By Mike Hodge Fly fishermen can never have enough stuff. Rods, reels, boots, waders, you name it and it’s probably in my basement. Thirty...


Top 3 Flies for Late Spring!
Late spring is a great time to go fly fishing in Western North Carolina. The warmer weather and longer days make for comfortable fishing...


Tips for Fall Fishing
Mike Hodge Good news. Cooler weather is just around the corner, mere days away. Below are a few tips to consider before breaking out the...