Now Booking Tennessee Tailwater Trips for 2023!

Now offering guided trips on the South Holston and Watauga River Tailwater systems in East Tennessee for 2023. Targeting trophy brown trout with sight fishing and streamer presentations. Check out my new outfit, Tri-City TroutFitters, or the button below for more information.

Trophy Brown Trout Trip Info

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The Best Fly Tying Vises & Fly Tying Accessories

by Jack Shirk | Dec 26, 2021 | Fly Tying

If you're serious about tying flies or getting more into tying flies, then you may be at the point where you're wondering what tools are necessary for upping your game. There is no doubt about it, a good tying vise is crucial to producing your own flies that you can...

How to Choose the Right Strike Indicator

by Jack Shirk | Dec 22, 2021 | Strategies

Choosing the right indicator for your fly fishing applications is vital to success. Learn which indicator will help you catch more fish.

Best Fluorocarbon Tippet Material For Trout Fishing

by Jack Shirk | Dec 15, 2021 | Gear

Fluorocarbon tippets have come a long way. With so many quality options on the market, it can be hard to choose what’s best. Here are my favorites.

Jack SHirk

My name is Jack Shirk and chasing trout with a fly rod is my passion. I grew up honing my skills on the lakes and limestone creeks of Central Pennsylvania but now call Colorado home. I chase trout all over the Rockies, from technical tailwaters to pristine alpine lakes, and everywhere in between.

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