November has arrived. The shadows are long and the days are short but the trout are still feeding in the rivers and streams. This has been an exceptionally wet autumn and we've been blown out on several occasions, but the fishing has been great when water conditions were fishable.
A trout hovers near the surface watching for emerging insects
Dry fly fishing in the Smokies is still good as trout continue to rise to midges and Blue Wing Olives. This isn't really unusual for this time of year, but it won't last much longer. Fishing is good in the park all day long if overnight temperatures are in the 40's or warmer. However, you should start sleeping late and skipping lunch as the weather gets colder. The best fishing is from 11:00 until 4:00.
A nice trout comes to the net on the Tuckaseegee River
All the rain has kept most of the tailwaters off limits to fishermen. It's been over a month since we've been on the Holston, but the Clinch has started to back off to one generator. That's floatable, but we're predicting it will be at least a few more weeks before lower flows allow for wading. The Tuckaseegee has fished a little tougher this fall than past years, but it seems like we're catching a few larger fish than usual. That's probably because we're using more streamers in the high flows.
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Join Us On Hazel Creek
April 29 - May 2, 2010
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Great fishing, excellent food, and the beautiful surroundings on Hazel Creek provide the perfect long weekend. This one is a tradition for R & R tradition and this will be our seventh time doing this trip.
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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 More About Our Annual Hazel Creek Expedition
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Advice from the Guides:
Our Top 10 Tips for Fly Fishing with Nymphs in the Winter |
Success on the stream during the cold winter months demands skills fishing nymphs. Even though fishing is slower in the winter than other times of year, there are still plenty of trout to be caught. This article features the top ten things that will improve your success on the stream.Learn How to Fly Fish More Effectively in the Winter |
Take Advantage of Our Off Season Special
On Half Day Guided Trips in the Smokies
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Every winter our guide business slows down quite a bit, but we continue to fish through the cold weather. Fishing is certainly slower in the winter than other times of year, but fish can still be caught.
We've come up with a special discount on half day trips to help you take advantage of the good fishing that's available during the winter.
Learn more about our Winter Half Day Guided Trip Special
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