Hatches & Fly Patterns of the Great Smoky Mountains by Don Kirk

About this book:

Focusing on the Great Smoky Mountains--America's most-visited national park--this book is full of useful information for fly fishers curious to learn more about flies and fly patterns.

• Collects the best fly-fishing knowledge from both contemporary tiers and "old timers"
• Recounts the history of fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains
• Provides a comprehensive overview of the best hatches and matches for aquatic insects

About this author:

Don Kirk is a full-time writer/editor, and a native of east Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains. His fishing guide books for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have sold over 100,000 copies. A frequent speaker at Fly Fishing Fair, Trout Unlimited, and other events, Kirk is a well-known expert on southern waters. In addition to fishing, Kirk is also an accomplished hunter. He lives in Montevallo, Alabama.

August 2014 • 256 Pages • 200 Color Photos • 6 x 9 • 978-0-8117-1117-3