
Guided Fly Fishing Trips IN East Tennessee.
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About Me
Hey there, my name is Jack Shirk. Fishing, in general, has always been my life’s passion. It wasn’t till college that I picked up a fly rod. I grew up developing my skills on the lakes and limestone creeks of Central Pennsylvania. Then after college, I spent five years in Colorado fine-tuning my game, diversifying my skill set, and chasing trout all over the Rockies, from meadow streams to alpine lakes, and everywhere in between. I now call the Watauga and South Holston rivers in Northeast Tennesee home where my clients and I chase large, wild brown trout on big flies. Let’s go fishing!
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The Best Fly Tying Vises, Accessories, & Tools
*UpdateD August, 3rd 2023* I am revisiting this article almost two years later to make some updates. Since I originally wrote this, I have switched my vise to the Renzetti Master from the Regal Revolution. Both are incredible vises and their respective brands' top-end...
How to Choose the Right Strike Indicator
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
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.