Trout Foolery in the Smokies

Fly fishing as a premise seems to be hard enough as it is.  Using a long, flexible lever to throw several feet of line connected to an almost weightless imitation of a bug tied out of feathers and fur. All of this to deceive the best sense a fish has his vision.  Whether it is dry or wet fly, or bamboo or graphite, the fly angler makes fooling the fish hard on himself.  The cast takes practice, tying flies is verging on an art form, and gaining the knowledge to do it all right can be a lifelong pursuit.  But the chance to bamboozle a trout at his own game is what keeps anglers of all kinds on the water.

Our experienced Orvis-certified guides at Dancing Bear are more than happy to share their stories of fly fishing adventures with you during the Fly Fishing Weekend held May 10-12! Fly fishing excursions and story-telling will occur at the lodge and around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with several activities held throughout the weekend.

For more information on the weekend, visit http://www.dancingbearlodge.com/fly-fishing-weekend.htm