Fishing places is an entertaining collection of fly fishing adventures and narrative trip reports that any person can enjoy. Not just the fly fisherman. Why?
First, these blog posts cover some of the very best trout rivers and streams found in the United States, which are all beautiful and unique destinations that anyone would want to see and explore.
For example, I cover my local waters in this post about Virginia’s stunning Whitetop Laurel Creek.
While, at other times, I’ll cover trout waters a bit north of me, such as this post about the astonishing Green Drake hatch on Penns Creek in Central Pennsylvania.
Additionally, I also cover unforgettable waters faraway from me, like The Big Lost River of Central Idaho, where I almost lost everything.
So, as you can see, I’ll cover the very best trout waters throughout the entire United States. Maybe even around the globe.
However, I am limited by one thing. I can only cover the trout rivers and streams that have inspired me. Inspired me to tell you a story about these great fishing places. A story that is not just about fishing.
No doubt, many of you will be inspired to visit these great fishing places after reading these exciting posts.
While, even more of you will want to subscribe to my blog to receive notices about my latest posts!
And finally, I don’t just write about these great trout fishing places. I go there. Live the dream. Experience and fall in love with these fine trout fishing destinations.
That’s where I find my inspiration. My passion to write these posts.
And to tell you the unique story about each of these great fly fishing places that I’ve visited. To put you in the water alongside of me. In those crystal clear cool mountain waters. Staring out at an undisturbed pool. Waiting patiently for a fish to rise. To your fly…
And when it finally does, that’s when you feel the lightening strike inside your heart. Set the hook. And feel the electricity and pull of the trout, running on the end of your fly line. A moment that gets crystallized in your mind for a lifetime.
No, this isn’t your typical guide to fly fishing places. It’s where you go when you want to discover the true story of adventure that is waiting for you at each of these great fly fishing destinations.
So sign up to receive all my latest and greatest blog posts! It’s free! And join me for one wild ride into the story of fly fishing.
I recently endured somewhat of a beat down when I went backpacking into the Deep Creek backcountry. And yet, I started my 7-day camping adventure at Newfound Gap Road, right at the upper Deep Creek trailhead, feeling completely refreshed, upbeat, and as strong as an ox. But soon, my troubles began. Because there were some … Read more
Fly Fishing Laurel Fork, TN really should be titled, The One That Got Away. Or, The Ham Sandwich. The Ham Sandwich? What does that have to do with fly fishing the Laurel Fork in East Tennessee in Hampton? Well, read on and it will all make sense. Maybe. Someday. To begin with, I should tell … Read more
For many years I dreamed of catching a Smoky Mountain trophy brown trout. A dream that started when I first fly fished Hazel Creek many years ago. There, an old man told me that he’d caught a 5-pound brown trout on a spinner earlier in the day. Which planted the seed–my own dream–of catching a … Read more
Recently, I embarked on a backcountry fly fishing trip to Deep Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See, I’d hiked there, once, many years ago. Back when I was a whitewater raft guide, residing near Bryson City, North Carolina. But, about a year, or so, ago, I’d reluctantly come to the undeniable conclusion that … Read more
Fly Fishing Bradley Fork in GSMNP. This was my most recent Fall fly fishing camping destination. I had good reasons for going there, too. For starters, the weather forecast was looking warm and sunny for at least one week. Moreover, the Smokies had just received a good amount of rain at the start of Fall, … Read more
Backcountry Fly Fishing On The Other Side is based on true events… My confession. If the truth be told. See. I had the most earth-shattering backcountry fly fishing trip, ever. Years ago. One that will never be topped. Not in this life. And it was just as the trip was starting. That’s when it hit … Read more
So what are the very best fly fishing retirement towns and cities in this country? I was just pondering this very question, recently. Why? Just cause I’m always looking for some new fly fishing areas to visit. Moreover, the last time I explored this question, I literally went on a few road trips around the … Read more
This article is all about what you should do if you ever have a close encounter with a bear in the great outdoors. And more specifically, what you can do to stay alive in that situation. That said, I’m no bear expert. But I’ve had LOTS of close encounters with black bears in my life. … Read more
So I’ve been fly fishing tiny flies on the South Holston River in Tennessee a lot lately. Why? Well, that’s what’s been hatching most of the time. Tiny midges. And yes, I’ve been catching lots of trout. A few bigger ones, too. Incidentally, I’ve been doing well enough that some of the other fly fishermen … Read more
So fly fishing Rocky Fork, Tennessee? Or even hiking. I bet you want to know what it’s like. Well, why don’t you just hike in there sometime and find out? Seriously, though, I’d be glad to tell you all about my experiences fly fishing Rocky Fork State Park in Tennessee. It’s just that you should … Read more
True story. I nearly died during a long day of fly fishing. In fact, I fly fished my way right up to the edge of disaster. Oh wow! What happened, man? Well, I… You know, I think it’s best if I start at the beginning. That way you’ll understand all of the events that almost … Read more
Are you thinking about traveling to the South Holston River in Northeast Tennessee to fly fish for a couple of days. Maybe even a week? Maybe you need a break from the oppressive summer heat in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina. Or perhaps, you’re from up North in Pennsylvania, New York, or even New Hampshire … Read more