If you have followed this blog for any length of time, you probably noticed a period where I blogged about the guided trips I do. However, o...

This short article idea came from many years of observing anglers as a guide, but I was reminded about it several times this spring. Over th...

As a fly fishing guide, there are lots of little tips and tricks I get to pass on to my clients. It would be nearly impossible to compile th...

So far this year, I have seen numerous 20"+ fish come to the net on guided float and wade trips. Lots of happy smiling anglers have had...

One of the most epic days I've had the privilege of enjoying on the water happened earlier this summer when my buddy Jayson was about to...

Some guide trips are routine, while others are definitely a little out of the ordinary. This past Monday, I had a half day guided wade trip ...

Luck. Some of us have it and some of us don't. If you are like me, you will get a good run of luck, but the whole time you are dreading ...

The best day I've ever had on the Caney Fork happened just this week. In fact, as close as possible, I had a repeat again yesterday, but...

Due to a cancellation and a couple of dates still open, my calendar has some options if you are looking for a guided trip in the Smokies thi...

The Clinch River continues to fish well and produce quality trout. This fishing is not for everyone as it requires the ability to cast fairl...

As you probably already know just from a quick glance at the Trout Zone, I enjoy photography almost as much as I enjoy fly fishing which hap...

Just when I was starting to get at least a little  tired of winter, it looks like we might be turning a corner. This weekend should feat...

Catching large brown trout in the Great Smoky Mountains is never guaranteed. Far from it in fact as large brown trout are definitely around ...

Tranquil Black Friday on the Caney Fork River For as long as I can remember, I have chosen to be outside on Black Friday. Now that the ...

Fall Colors on Little River above Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park A while back I complained about a lack of stream e...

This is my favorite season, but every year fall seems to be here and gone all at once. This past weekend featured the best fall colors we...

The Caney Fork River has been going through its late summer and early full funk lately but is showing signs of breaking out as we get closer...

Do you ever fall into the trap of assuming that the average person is smarter than they really are? I tend to give people the benefit of the...