

July Update from Nicolay
July Blog Well we are definitely moving into the dog days of Summer. It’s been pretty warm up here in the mountains with air...


June Report From Nicolay
Summer is officially here and it sure feels like it. Like the rest of the country, we have been seeing unseasonably high temperatures...


Nicolay's Mid May Fishing Report
Well it’s mid May and this past week or so has been a wet one in the mountains. The month started off with some great weather and...


Birding! The Newest Offering from TFS
Western North Carolina is known for its breathtaking mountain views, diverse ecosystems, and rich birdlife. But for birders looking for a...


April Fishing Report
Well our favorite month of the year for fly fishing in the Smokies is upon us! We have fantastic conditions in the Great Smoky Mountains...


March Fishing Report
March came in like and lion and in typical fashion for the mountains, leaving like a lion! March is a "roller coaster" month in terms of...


January Fishing Report
Snowy days ahead as we face our coldest month of the year, January. Sluggish fish with an emphasis on the Tuck for the fishing report...


Early December Fishing Report
Like the last couple of months I cannot seem to remember where the time has gone. Maybe at some point over the winter months, time will...


How to Enjoy - Sylva
This will be a series of how to enjoy the towns our shops are located in. Many of our customers will base their trip out of one of these...


Mid-November Fishing Report
Delayed Harvest stocking has happened where practical. Since the "storm", as we call it, came through, it pained me to drive South and...