Hatches & Fly Patterns of the Great Smoky Mountains

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

Don Kirk is a full-time writer/editor, and a native of east Tennesseea€?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.