We just got back from our September trip to the South Holston River Lodge located on the banks of the famous tailwater of the South Holston River in Tennessee. We were treated like kings by the staff at the lodge and got into some BIG fish. I’ll let the pictures do the talking. If you’d [...]

Shenandoah River- The water levels on the South Fork of the Shenandoah are perfect for some top water action. The largemouth have been out be cruising the slower water and should eat hoppers poppers and gurglers fished tight to the bank or structure. The Smallmouth have been eating surface flies as well but if [...]

We are super excited to announce that we will now start offering full day float trips on the Jackson River. This is an incredible wild trout fishery that holds high number of rainbows and browns with many growing to large sizes. With consistent discharges from Gathright Dam we will be able to offer float trips [...]

We just took a trip out to gorgeous Swan Valley Idaho where we were fortunate enough to hook up with Natural Retreats and The South Fork Lodge on the South Fork of the Snake River. This tailwater is renowned for its incredible dry fly fishing and extremely high numbers of trout per mile (5 000+). Browns [...]

Jeff from www.findthefishing.com just recently came on a float trip with us and had a great time. Check out his post on his fishing guide directory site: http://www.findthefishing.com/blog/2013/06/23/float-trip-with-albemarle-angler/     He has a great site and a heck of a guide directory. Take a trip with us and leave a review! http://www.findthef...

With all these high flows recently we’ve been getting out on some of our local ponds chasing after some largemouth and carp. Here’s a couple from Cole and Carson today. We’re hoping to get back out on our local rivers in the next day or two but for the time being we’ve been [...]

We’ve got Greys Orvis and Winston rods on sale up to 20% off. Orvis Galvan Sage and Hardy reels up to 50%. Orvis waders and boots up to 50%. Belts shirts sweaters and clothing up to 40% off or buy one get one free. This is only the start so come on by this [...]

With all the fly rods on the market these days it can be tough to decide on one that will suit your needs for summer smallmouth fishing. However it’s easier than you think. You’re going to want a rod that can throw much bigger bugs and streamers than your trout rod and you’re going [...]

Big Bend Farm Fishing out at Big Bend lately has been fun but definitely calculated and meticulous. The water has been steadily warming and fish aren’t as active but they’re still willing to feed if you can get a nice tasty morsel brushing across their noses. With that being said there [...]

FREE Fly tying sessions are back for the months of January and February.  Our first session will kick off at 9:30 am on Saturday January 5th. Space is limited to 12 tyers.  We have some loaner vises on hand but if you have one bring it.  Spectators are welcome.  You will need to purchase [...]

This week Gordon will be tying his famous Detonator soft hackle as well as offering up tips and tricks for when you are tying soft hackle flies.  The Detonator is a MUST HAVE fly when heading out to either of our private water locations at Big Bend or Sugar Hollow Farm.  Soft hackle wet flies have [...]

Materials List for Jan 19 Soft Hackles: 1. size 14 or 16 Nymph hooks 2. 6/0 thread 3. Turkey biots peacock herl or dubbing including Hare’s Mask 4. gold ultrawire 5. soft hackle feathers. Can be soft hackle patches or preferably full partridge skins 6. scissors hackle pliers whip finish 7. zap a gap superglue

The smallmouth bite is on. Great water levels great fishing = great day on the water. Throw a muskie in the mix to make a great day even better. That’s Jonathan from Natural Retreats. Come on down to the mall this Sunday from 12:00 – 4:00 to meet some of the staff from Natural Retreats [...]

We are very happy to announce the opening of our new private water. For more info please give us a call.

Have you been patiently waiting for thirteen years for the cicadas to come back? You know the Bass have been. We have seen a few here and there but haven’t really heard their tune loud and clear. We are tracking the progress of the hatch with the Cicada Tracker website click the picture below to [...]

3/1/2020 - FISH TALES OPEN - 8 BOATS - 3 PAID PLACES - RESULTS 1 - CARL WIEGAND / RYAN GLASSHOFF - 5 FISH - 19.64 TOTAL - $285 2 - SCOTT CONNERS / BRIAN CONNERS - 5 FISH - 18.78 TOTAL- (BIG FISH 7.52) ($245) 3 - BILL KOREN / STEVE YOCUM - 5 FISH - 17.66 TOTAL - $110 3/8/2020 - FISH TALES OPEN - 9 BOATS - 3 PAID PLACES - RESULTS  1 - BILL KOREN / S...

2018 Youth Fishing Tournament On Saturday May 12 2018 we were greeted with forecasted temps in the low 90's and sunny skies. A record number of participants started to arrive at Fish Tales around 7am. By the time 9 o'clock rolled around 74 participants from ages 3 to 15 headed out in search of the largest Bass Crappie Catfish and Sunfish in their...

Nice ‘bow taken on a size 16 parachute sulphur at Big Bend by angler Tim Sanders Big Bend Before we got the deluge Big Bend was on fire with some crazy dry fly action keeping us on our toes. However its gonna take at least a week for the flows to drop to a [...]

During January and February we will be offering half price rod fees with any full priced rod fee purchased. The half priced rods must be booked between January 1 and February 28 2013. Payment for both rods is taken up front. Call 434-977-6882 to book.