4 replies to this topic

[Fredmo]

I'm taking a long weekend trip in May to the area in Tennessee around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. I thought I'd take my fly rod and waders and see if I could land a trout. It has been suggested to me that since I'm clueless as to the streams in the area I might hire a guide for my first effort. Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations for someone in that area? For that matter, do you think a guide is necessary or desirable?

[BrianJ]

Fred,

Without any personal recommendations I look to Orvis endorsed guides. No guarantees, but it's a place to start.

http://www.orvis.com...12&subject=1088

Brian

[Rob G.]

Just make sure if you head down to the Smokies, you've got a bunch of the area's classic Yellowhammer flies tied up.

[rich mc]

on the southeastflyfishing.com forum i saw flyfishthesmokies.net check them out rich

[Mike L]

Used this guide last year. Going there again next week. Excellant guide and teacher. Contact is best by phone. Weblink: www.smokymountainfly.com/index.html