Smokey Mountain Fly box

[JMoody]

Hello,
I just recently found FAOL and think it's awesome. I'm planning a trip to the Smokey Mtns. around October. I'd like some feedback about essential flies that need to be in my fly box. Any help from locals would be especially helpful.

Thanks,
Jason

[foxxtrot]

http://www.flyfishnc.com/

[zzdruid]

one of the best sites for info: a nice guy too ( this may be his older site)
http://www.flyfishingnc.com/



also look at:
http://www.southeastflyfishingforum.com/forum/

[deathb4disco]

and here:



http://www.randrflyfishing.com/

[EdD]

And the fly pattern archive at SEFF:

http://www.southeastflyfishingforum.com ... y.php?f=45

[bassman]

Here is a small recommended list.

DRY FLY PATTERNS

Blue Wing Olive (BWO) #16 - #20
Parachute Adams #16 - #18
Thunderhead #14 - #16
Royal Wulff #14 - #16
Elk Hair Caddis Black #14 - #18

Nyumph Patterns

BH Tellico #12 - #16
BH Pheasant Tail #12 - #18
Prince Nymph #12 - #14
Hares Ear Nymph #12 - #16
Tungsten Rubberleg Copper John #14 - #16
Quasimodo Pheasant Tail #16 - #18

I would also add a few Green Wienies. John

You can also check with Little River Outfitters in Townsand TN for a daily fishing repost.

http://www.littleriveroutfitters.com/

[JMoody]

Thanks for the posts they have been very helpful.

Jason

[foxxtrot]

http://www.smokymountainflyguide.com/dryflies.htm

Here are some of the pics of the flies listed above - like the Thunderhead.