Mike McGee holding up a couple of his 30 fish day with Bill Strickland on an early summer float trip. Starting June 4th we will be floating the Tennessee Tailwaters and taking advantage of cold water and lots of dry flies. If interested in learning more about floating the S. Holston or Watauga Rivers give us a call in the shop.  1 – 888- 861 – 0111

Guide Landon Lipke holding a trophy brown trout than William Reinecke lured into the net. If you want to find the big brown trout on the Davidson River Private Water, then book Landon on a half day trip bc he wont tell anyone where they are otherwise……………….not even Walker and Bill !

Rise Fishing Company came into town last week to demo their new line of flyfishing rods. Teamed up with guides Walker Parrott and Bill Strickland they set out to fish the famous Davidson River. The day was full of excitement, lots of fish, and sun which is something we have been lacking here lately. For more information about the Rise Fishing Rods check out their website at www.risefishing.com

The 2011 Southeast Regional Fly Fishing Tournament was held this past weekend in the Nantahala National Forest. DRO Guide Bill Strickland finished 6th over all and will be the #2 seated angler to represtent the Southeast in the National Flyfishing Championships  which will be held in Cherokee, North Carolina.  This tournament is scheduled for  May 19th through May 22nd and will host the top 30 anglers in North America.  Stay tuned for more information.

2011 Southeast Regional Top 10

1. Randy Hanner          Team USA

2. Anthony Naranja          Team USA

3. Kurt Finlayson        Team USA

4. Josh Stephens          Team USA

5. Chris Lee          North Carolina

6. Bill Strickland          North Carolina

7. Cory Roberts          Georgia

8. Brian Katzenmair        North Carolina

9. Paul Bourcq          North Carolina

10. Kevin Lowe         Tennessee

Guide Landon Lipke runs a winter clinic on the Davidson River showing us just how to catch fish even on the coldest days of the year. With temps just above freezing, Landons clients brave the chilly water and have some great catches to show for their hard work.