Author Archives: Josh McFadden

6.18.10 South Holston River Fly Fishing

It was a good day to be out on the water. It’s just nice to be home again. I had spent last weekend in my hometown with my wife for a baby shower my mom was throwing for us. I … Continue reading

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Long Leaders for Dry Fly Fishing

Now that dry fly fishing is in full swing with the sulphur hatches, I thought it would be a good time to talk about fishing with long leaders. It’s common for many people to fish leaders on the South Holston … Continue reading

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5.29/5.30.10 East Tennessee Tailwaters

Saturday 5.29.10-South Holston River Wade I met up with Jerry Miller and his brother Frank for a wade trip on the South Holston. Jerry has been out with us several times before and wanted to introduce his brother Frank to … Continue reading

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5.23.10 Watauga River Fly Fishing

I met up with Mark and his wife Mary Beth from Georgia for float on the Watauga River.  The weather was very warm on Sunday with a few clouds on occasion.  Sulphurs came off very good through the late morning … Continue reading

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5.15.10 Watauga River Fly Fishing

Last Saturday I met up with Dick and Greg for float on the Watauga. This was yet again another Father-Son pairing. Dick (Father) hadn’t every been fly fishing before and his son Greg wanted to treat him to a fly … Continue reading

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