Tag Archives: Catawba River Fly Fishing

Catawba River Caddis

They’re here…. The caddis have arrived on the Catawba River Tailwater below Lake James. Duke energy had the water cut off for a month. This past Thursday they cut it back on. Today I rode up to the river to … Continue reading

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Catawba River Tailwater Report Jan 2012

As I am sitting down for dinner last night I receive a text from future guide Chris Franzen telling me about his trip down the Catawba River Tailwater below Lake James. Chris just bought a new boat and he has … Continue reading

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Catawba River Tailwater Report

It has been a long time coming, but the powerhouse construction below lake James on the Catawba River is complete! I have been monitoring the river over the past couple of months, and today I was finally able to get … Continue reading

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WNC Carp Report

I have been putting in a lot of time over the past two months fishing carp on the fly, exploring new waters, etc. I hope to offer guided sight fishing trips for carp in the near future. With temps on … Continue reading

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Watauga River Guide Trip May 21, 2011

This past Saturday I guided Sami and Markus from Finland on the Watauga River in east Tennessee. It was a bluebird day with temps reaching the low 80’s, which can make fishing tough, but not on this occasion. Fishing was … Continue reading

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WNC May Fishing Report

Now that spring is in full swing, the fishing is really picking up. We have been busy fishing the creeks and rivers of WNC and E. Tenn. There are lots of bugs and the fish are on the lookout. With … Continue reading

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The Watauga Strikes Again

My good friend Chris and I spent the day on the upper Watauga (High Water Float)prospecting for up coming guide trips. Today was a great streamer day, overcast skies, cool weather, and no crowds.  We started the day off with … Continue reading

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Upper Watauga River Report

After spending two days on the South Holston near Bristol, TN, a few of us decided to float the upper Watauga River near Elizabethton, TN. When you hear mention of the Watauga River, many think of the Quality Trout Zone … Continue reading

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Davidson River in the rain

With all the recent rain, I am left with few fishing options. So I decided to hit the Davidson for some high water action. I managed several fish, but the biggest of the day(a 20 plus inch Rainbow) was a … Continue reading

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South Holston Fishing Report

TVA has been running a fairly consistent generation on the South Holston in east Tennessee, however the recent rain had the water colored up for most of the week. I hit the water with my friends Chris and Randy for … Continue reading

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