As we head into the new year of 2016, here are some suggestions for goal setting, with suggestions for fly fishers and outdoor enthusiasts!

Learn more about choosing the right equipment for fly fishing, spin fishing, and bait casting in our Western North Carolina lakes, rivers, and streams.

It's an ideal time to get out and go hiking! We are blessed to have the #1 most-visited national park in our own back yard - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are over 730 miles of fish-bearing streams and another 1,300 miles of tributaries. Learn more in this audio presentation:

For this first show, it's a little about me, after that it won't be about me at all. A vision for the Tight Lines and Bent Rods show: It's not just a fly fishing show, I will discuss other types of fishing too, and to bring attention to our majestic mountains, valleys, plateaus, rivers, and streams, and about how it's our responsibility to make sure they are properly maintained and available for our future generations. I will also be sharing some practical, helpful, and money-saving ideas relevant to fly fishing, and will be interviewing area specialists. The only expert I know is the fish, and the rest of us are still learning! I'll follow each show with a "Tip of the Day."