We're at the end of another year and looking forward to
a great 2009, but we're not quite ready to put 2008 to bed just yet.
We've been looking back at our fishing reports from the last year and
have had a great time looking back on photos and remembering great
times on the water.
We'll send out a full size newsletter complete with articles and a fly of the month in a few weeks, but here's a quick look back at the best of 2008. Go to our fishing report to see all the photos.
The
best part about living here in Townsend, Tennessee and guiding for a living is the natural
beauty that surrounds us. Every day we see the same mountains from
our back porch but the view is rarely the same twice.
A rainbow appears over Rich Mountain after a summer storm
Trout really get us excited and we had some great moments this year! Here are two of our favorite photos from the Smokies in 2008.
Underwater photos give a new perspective to seeing trout
We see wildlife almost every day and have some great photo ops. Unfortunately we don't have the camera ready as often as we'd like, but we still get some good pictures.
Otters on Calderwood Lake
On the rare occasion we both have a day off at the same time Charity and I try to get on the water together.
Our daughter Willow admires a nice brown trout that Charity caught on a dry fly last May.
These
are just a few of the photos we've pulled out of the archive. We have a
whole post dedicated to the best photos of 2008 on our blog and fishing
report.
See the rest of our favorite photos from 2008 including trout, wildlife, and beautiful scenery.
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We've been hard at work on two new books. They won't be available until January but you can get a special price by pre-ordering your copies now. Fly Fishing for Brook Trout in the Great Smoky Mountains - Advice From the Guides This book is for fly fishers who love finding out of the way streams filled with eager brook trout. It took us two years of hiking and fishing to research this book which includes previously closed streams opened by the National Park Service in 2006. The book includes stream descriptions, recommended flies, and rare facts about brook trout in the Smokies. You'll even find our recommendations for rod and leader lengths for each stream. Full color, 100 pages, 4 1/2" x 6", $10.00Available in January
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Fly Fishing with Streamers
Advice From the Guides Fly fishing with streamers is exciting and it's the best way to move the biggest trout in the river. Trout take streamers in big rivers, meadow streams, and rocky creeks and this book covers them all. Fly Fishing with Streamers explains effective techniques by presenting clear instruction with easy to understand diagrams. Flies, equipment, and presentations are discussed but the book goes a step further exploring the reasons why trout take streamers and why these strategies fool large trout. Methods for fishing from drift boats and wading are both covered. Full color, 100 pages, 4 1/2" x 6", $10.00Available in JanuaryPre-Order Your Copy NowOrder before January 16 and get both for $18
Order both books with Rise Rings & Rhododendron before January 16 for $40
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Hazel Creek Fish Camp April 23-26
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We've set the dates for our spring camp on Hazel Creek. We've hosted three of these camps and they're always a good time. Great fishing, excellent food, and the beautiful surroundings on Hazel Creek provide the perfect long weekend.We provide the tents, padded cots, all the food, and the shuttle across Fontana Lake. You bring your sleeping bag, clothes and fishing gear. We even have carts to carry your gear to camp.Come fish with one of R&R Fly Fishing's guides or just come along for the amenities of camp and fish on your own.Learn MoreMake Your Reservation NowThis trip is always extremely popular. Several slots have already been booked and space is limited.
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