Folks, if you've been on the fence about how or when to book a guided trip on the south holston, get off the fence now! You need to be on this river and quickly. The sulphers are popping daily, and with good quantity. The water is flowing consistently, everday, even on weekends. The streamer fishing is hot right now too. You should have size 16 and 18 Lawsons Sulphers, CDC Sulpher Comparaduns, Yellow Soft Hackles and some big ole' streamers in your box. I'll let the picture below speak for itself! Give us a call TODAY!

The Lower Holston is fishing great and it's top-water season. Just in time for the summer rush, the fish have turned on to the poppers with reckless abandon. These guys aren't afraid to crush a dark colored popper. We're also fishing clousers in white/white and white/blue with good success. Don't forget about the Kraft's Spoon Minnow. This fly, especially in White/Chart is fishing great. We're focusing on the banks and weedbeds as well as the ledgerock troughs. Come join us for a fantastic day of hardcore smallie fishing!

The Watauga River on the TN side is fishing very consistent this summer. That's not terribly uncommon, but it's worth mentioning that despite trouble wiith Wilbur Dam, the river is fishing well. Some small hatches of sulphers populate the river, but your best luck will come on terrestrials and nymphs. We're fishing small zebra midges, some size 18 pheasant tails, and a few soft hackles. Also, if the water is flowing, bring your streamer rod!

The Jackson River is still fishing pretty well. The mayfly activity has slowed and the water levels are at the normal summer "low" points. It still fishes pretty well in sections and you can catch these fish with terrestrials. A good abundance of ants and beetles fall into the seams by the banks and the fish have moved up to feed on them. Your better off heading farther south to the S. Holston though.

Folks, it's time to dust off your favorite 7wt and hop in the boat for a memorable smallie trip. The river has steady water temps about 68 degrees and the fish are getting very active after their recent spawn. The bigger fish are moving back into the shoals and we're starting to see some pretty hot action from the 3lb+ fish. We're fishing the traditional clousers but we're also using Kraft's Spoon Minnow, and crayfish. There are also a ton of carp in the stream that are regularly taking crayfish patterns right now. To mix up between your smallie strikes, toss a crayfish pattern at 15lb carp and listen to the reel scream as it runs like a bonefish. It's a great time to be out there so give us a call to book your next trip!