After yesterday's walk in the woods, I awoke this morning hopeful, but not exactly believing things were going to go my way on the fishing front. The water at the campground was still high and fast, so I hopped in the SUV in search of some fishable water. The place I ended up at is … Continue reading That’s a Little Better
Category: Fishing Reports
Should Have Been There Last Week…
Unfortunately, that's how I think this weekend's run up to the Smokies is going to be categorized. Don't get me wrong, the weather has been beautiful; sunny, 70 degrees, and cool for sleeping at night, but the water is high and fast. Like really high and fast. I'm camping at Deep Creek, and I found … Continue reading Should Have Been There Last Week…
Big, Small, or Otherwise
I made the run up to Georgia last weekend. Taking Friday off from work, the extra day provided the perfect circumstance. Just some overdue time to escape and chill out in the mountains, and of course, the first opportunity to fish for trout this year. Helen is certainly a quirky town. Nestled in the hills … Continue reading Big, Small, or Otherwise
The First Fish of 2024
It's March already! While I've been writing a bit more about fishing in 2024, I hadn't actually done any fishing to this point, which might be the longest drought I've ever had to start a new year. So, I gathered up the 4-weight fiberglass rod, a clicker reel, and a clutch full of flies and … Continue reading The First Fish of 2024