

October Fishing Report
October Blog Delayed Harvest season is here! And the fish are biting. We started the first weekend off with a reservation book full of trips. From seasoned anglers to brand new beginners, entire families to a father-daughter getaway it was a weekend full of smiling faces and plenty of fish tales! We greatly appreciated seeing everyone that came through the shops and look forward to seeing those of you still on their way. Now for the fishing, that’s why you’re reading righ


September!!
Fall is upon us here in the Smokies!! Nicolay probably provides the most honest and accurate advise in Western North Carolina! Fishing...


August Happenings
by: Nicolay Bell Current fishing conditions Here in the mountains of Western North Carolina we are back to a little stretch of summer...


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...




































