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Southern Appalachian brook trout. Salvelinus fontinalis high above 5,000ft elevation Here we are in the heart of summer, and—as always—there is plenty changing in the rivers. With the warmer weather comes an explosion of insect activity. Tiny gnats and other bugs fill the air, while healthy mayfly hatches are still providing trout with a much larger meal. Trout tend to key in on these bigger, fluttering insects because it is hard to resist an easy mouthful struggling across the...

🌿 Spring time Spring is officially here in the Appalachians. Longer days, soft light through the trees, and that first real stretch of warm sun that makes you want to stay outside just a little longer. The forests are starting to wake—early greens pushing through, wildflowers hinting at what’s coming, and rivers carrying that steady rhythm of change. Mornings are still holding onto winter, often dipping near freezing—but by mid-afternoon, the sun takes over. Layers come off, boots get...

Hey friends, I hope you’ve all been enjoying the cooler weather — fall is here, and with it comes some of the best fishing of the year....