For those who have noticed my progress towards being a fly fishing guide, I have some big news. The Commercial Use Authorization permit from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has arrived. That means that I can now accept bookings for guided fly fishing trips in the Great Smoky Mountains. If you are interested in doing a trip with me there, or perhaps even on the Caney Fork or one of the warm water streams of the Cumberland Plateau, head over to Trout Zone Anglers and take a look around. While you're at it, send me a message and let me know about your interest. Dates are already filling so if you want to get on the calendar don't wait too long.
With the cold weather again looming, I anticipate that the spring hatches will be sputtering along until March 6-10 or so when things should really bust wide open. Our best trips for overall numbers will be day trips into the Park's backcountry and those will be prime from late March through the middle of May. If you are willing to hike 2-4 miles (minimum) each way to get to your fish, you will have a shot at the day of your life. By summer, the mid and higher elevations of the Park will be fishing great. Days of throwing dry flies will be the norm at the higher elevations although dry/dropper will get us into more fish.
David
ReplyDeleteDon't forget my Caney Fork trip with you in August. Weekdays will work for me, not weekends. Congrats on getting everything in order to start your guide service. Looking forward to our trip
Thanks Bill. I've still got it in mind. When the time gets closer we'll put a specific date on the calendar for you to make sure I'm free. Weekdays will be perfect that time of the year and should allow us to have a good trip!
DeleteCongrats on your guiding status. Good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt! I'm excited to see where this leads.
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