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My buddy Nick and I hit the South Holston for a multi-day float, chasing the big brown trout that are aggressively feeding ahead of the spawn—and they delivered! We were blessed with a perfect generation schedule, which allowed us to cover water and target high-flow seams. We managed to boat two true trophy browns on streamers in the heavy current: a spectacular 25"river brown and a stunning 20". When the water dropped, we shifted to technical nymphing, fooling numerous wild

Planning for this fishing trip to the Elizabeth Islands and Buzzards Bay involved a lot of preparation and fly tying. We fished with...

One of my absolute favorite spots to fly fish is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park is full of countless small creeks and streams, often just a short pull-off from the main roads. Some of the riverside banks and hike-in spots can be a little treacherous, so if you're not confident on your feet, I'd suggest driving over to Cherokee and exploring the more accessible waters along the Raven Fork. Gear and Fly Selection My preferred rods for fishing the park are an