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February Free Fly Tying
Demonstrations

February is going to be an exciting month at Little River Outfittters. Our Free Fly Tying Demonstrations will feature Mike Adams, Tim Ivey, Brian Courtney, Rex Wilson, the Dubbing Teasers, Roger Lowe and John Thurman. The link above will take you to the page with all the information including the schedule and a biography of each fly tyer.
More Information.
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Orvis BBS Reel
Register to Win An Ovis Battenkill Bar Stock Reel
We will give away a free Battenkill Bar Stock reel of your choice. Simply e-mail your entry here. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number. Only one registration will be allowed per person. Drawing will be held March 1st, 2009.

Send your registration here.

Read a Gear Review about the Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock Reel.
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Hazel Creek Fly
This is an old Smoky Mountain fly that has been around for years. I’ve seen several variations on the materials and colors used for this fly over the years. I find it most effective in the late spring when the Sulphurs and Cahills are hatching. Learn More.
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If you or someone you know is interested in learning to fly fish you or they can get their start here. We have introduced hundreds of people into this facinating sport. Our classes are taught by people who have attended the Joan Wulff Instructor School in New York. Our beginner classes are generally held every other weekend from March through October with a break in August. Class cost is $115 per day which includes lunch. Learn More.
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Troutfest Logo
Troutfest will be held May 15th, 16th and 17th 2009 in Townsend, Tennessee at the Visitors Center. Lefty Kreh, Joe Humphreys and Bob Clouser will be the headliners. Read an update.
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We have 1 Beginner Fly Tying Class and one Advanced Class with openings. The Advanced Class will be held on Saturday February 7th. The Beginner Class will be held on Saturday February 28th. Call the Shop toll free at 877-448-3474 to reserve your space. More Info.


 
David Knapp with Brown Trout
Fishing the Zebra Midge by David Knapp
David spends a lot of time fishing tailwaters and he has found the secret to catching big trout. His story is a must read for any trout fly fisherman especially if you fish tailwaters. Find Out More.
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Lefty Kreh
This is an article that makes a lot of sense. And who would know better than Lefty. Some of these flies are not the ones you would think of. But they may work for you when everything else fails. Read his story.
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Paula with Salmon
It began in the 1960's when salmon were stocked in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. They were introduced to control the booming alewife population. It worked, the fish moved into the tributaries to spawn and a new sport was born. Read more.
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Don Winningham takes a look at why he fly fishes. This question is hard to answer and many of us change our reasons as we progress. Don's article is very good and well written. Read his article.
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Friends of the Smokies Logo
Paula and I have been active and supportive of this great group of people who have raised $26 million in the past 15 years. They started fairly small and grew to be big in a short period of time. The park would not be what it is today without Friends of the Smokies.
Read what they have accomplished.
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Biologists Electroshocking a Stream
This relationship started 15 years ago. Read here to find out how it all started.
Congratulations to Jim McIntyre of Franklin, Tennessee for winning the January Drawing. Jim won a Temple Fork Professional series fly rod. Don't forget to take part in the the February Drawing for an Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock Reel!
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