The state of Tennessee is filled with beautiful fly fishing rivers, but few are as picturesque as the Elk River in the south-central part of the state. The river offers anglers of all skill levels a great chance to land some high-quality trout. Plus, it’s one of the lesser-known tailwaters in the state. A Little […]
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It’s not often that two states want to fight over something and claim it as their own. The Holston River, however, is the pride and joy of anglers in both Virginia and Tennessee. Many would say it’s some of the best trout fishing east of the Mississippi River. The South Fork of the Holston River
When people think of Eastern United States fly fishing, Tennessee is too often left off of the list. Sadly, anglers have no idea what they’re missing when they choose to ignore this state. It’s filled with amazing tailwaters and beautiful scenery. Rivers like the Hiwassee that flow through southeastern Tennessee should be on the bucket
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My first summer living in the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming gave me a chance to experience my first ever cutthroat trout spawn. Walking along the banks of a spring-fed river seeing the active fish and beautiful red hue taught me more about trout behavior than almost every other fishing experience I’ve had. The fish take
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Many fly anglers have heard the stories of double digit brown or rainbow trout that can be found all over the world, but few know about the massive cutthroat trout that have been caught throughout history. My second biggest ever trout of my life happens to be a Snake River Cutthroat I had the pleasure
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Cutthroat will always be the exciting, temperamental and fashionable fish in the trout species. My first experience with these fish were in the Bighorn Mountains in central Wyoming, and they gave me a run for my money. Regardless of their size, they hit hard and fought harder! As long as my flies had a bit
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Every time I visit Jackson, Wyoming it seems as if I find a new river to fly fish. One of the last on my list to fish in the area was the Gros Ventre. Within the past 10 years, the Gros Ventre has undergone some necessary upgrades and restoration projects and now is a wonderful
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Wyoming and fly fishing are a perfect pair. While most anglers think of the western part of the state when it comes to fly fishing, the Bighorn Mountains in north central Wyoming should not be ignored! They’re home to hundreds of miles of high-quality trout water. The North Tongue River, a branch of the Tongue
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Southern Colorado never gets enough love for the high quality fly fishing rivers it has. The most famous river in this region is the Gunnison. Located near Gunnison, Colorado, it’s home to a healthy, diverse fish population. It will always be one of my favorites. The Gunni is the first place I ever caught a
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The Blue River is a pet project for the anglers and Game and Fish Department in Colorado. Within the past decade, disease and drought have greatly impacted the quality of this fishery, but through the efforts of local conservation chapters and the state government, the Blue is back on the rise. A Little Bit About
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