Fishing Reports

: 01 April 2011

Southeastern Anglers fishing in Patagonia Our Patagonia trip this past February was fantastic as always. The fishing is always epic, but what makes it so special are the people and the place. We have a great group go every year and this year's group from across the country was no exception. Our Chilean hosts and local guides are some of the most hospitable on earth and the country is mysteriously enchanting with another stream or river around every corner.

chile-fly-fishing-cantaria-beetle Chile is home to some of the world's best and least explored trout fishing. So, we continue to fish new water every year. Plans are already underway for our 2012 trip which is also the big hatch year for the Cantaria beetle; a fierce looking but harmless insect, up to 4.5 inches in length and a favorite meal for the rainbows and browns. Join us for the fun.

: 01 April 2011

Hiwassee River Rainbow

Every year about this time people start asking, "How is the fishing going to be this year." Well, one thing is for certain - every year is different. But based on our winter and early spring weather summary, we are set up for one of the best seasons in east Tennessee and north Georgia. We had a good cold winter with rain and snow which provided us a stable supply of cold water for our mountain trout streams and a cold water reserve in our reservoirs. We have had an extremely wet March which has given us quick lake fill in the TVA reservoirs. So, we should have good stable and predictible flows for spring into summer. Combine all of that with the fact that our trout went through minimal stress last summer and fall and it all adds up to some good rod bending in 2011.

: 01 April 2011

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: 28 March 2011

Hey guys check out our brand new site. We will have blogs and reports up to date this week. Spring trout fishing is going to be awesome.

: 08 August 2010

We are smack dab in the middle of a great summer fly fishing season in East Tennessee. The Hiwassee River has been a proven performer for us and will remain a steady producer as TVA increases flows for the next couple of months. The increased flow rate will make for even better drift boat fly fishing here. Dry fly afternoons are the norm.

: 20 June 2010

Conditions are ideal now for drift boat trips on the Hiwassee river. We are currently floating the upper river through the gorge and national forest area daily. TVA began giving us adequate flows ahead of schedule this year. Flow rates are the best we have seen for some time. The quality zone is happening and fish are rising at the steps.

It is dry fly season on the river. The sulfurs are waning and the big Isonychias are beginning to pop. There are also few caddis, cahills and assorted other insects hatching. When the weather is right, the little BWO’s show themselves.

Water temps are the coldest ever. We are getting readings in the 50’s as far down as Reliance. Most afternoons are foggy and cool on the river , even in the summer warmth.

: 18 May 2010

Spring season has been outstanding so far. Early summer will be great also. The bugs are out on all of our major waters now.

The Toccoa River is fishing well with sulfurs peaking now. Dry fly action with the big boys coming from large nymphs on the bottom.
The Hiwassee is holding the best trout population of several years. Sulfurs are starting. We are currently wade fishing here and will begin drift boat trips on the upper river on May 29th. We will have some weekdays before then. We are expecting great dry fly fishing at the stairsteps for June.
The tributaries in the Tellico basin are fishing well with a variety of bugs coming off. The brook trout in the headwaters of our favorite streams are fat and plentiful now.
We have great flows to drift the Clinch River now. A few sulfurs down low on calm days. Of all the streams in the southeast, the Clinch is currently holding the best population of large fish. They are not always easy to catch. Bring your A game. If you have never fished it, it is like fishing a large spring creek in a drift boat. Stealth and presentation are critical. Early mornings are best.