Trout Unlimited Hiwassee Chapter 640

05/25/2026

Just a heads-up for anyone wanting to learn the fine art of waving a stick around in a river while pretending you totally know what you’re doing…
Our Fly-Fishing 101 class on June 13th will be held in beautiful Tellico Plains during the legendary Tellico Trout Festival!
That means you can learn the basics of fly-fishing and enjoy a festival full of trout talk, fishing stories, questionable casting demonstrations, and at least one person insisting they “almost caught a 20-incher.”
Whether you’re brand new to fly-fishing or just looking to improve your cast beyond “aggressively untangling yarn,” this class is for you.
Come for the education.
Stay for the trout festival chaos.
Leave with new skills and probably a sudden urge to buy more fly gear.

We will do the first portion of 101 at 9 am and then casting starting at 10 am. Everyone will need to meet at our festival location which will have the Trout Unlimited Trailer.

05/06/2026

ATTENTION, LADIES OF THE FLY-FISHING UNIVERSE
There is officially ONLY ONE TICKET LEFT for the 2026 Women’s Fly-Fishing Retreat… and honestly, it’s starting to feel a lot like Charlie searching for the last Golden Ticket in W***y Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

Somewhere out there, one lucky woman is about to dramatically open her email, scream loud enough to scare trout out of the Smokies, and claim her spot in fly-fishing paradise.
Meanwhile, the rest of y’all are refreshing the registration page like: “I swear if Brenda from Knoxville gets the last spot before me, I’m gonna lose it.” 😂

Who will it be? The woman who accidentally buys it while pretending “just to look?” The one hiding in the work bathroom registering in secret? The midnight panic-buyer fueled by coffee and trout dreams?
ONE. TICKET. REMAINS.
Cue the dramatic music.

05/06/2026

Ever wanted an excuse to say “I tied one on” and have it mean fly fishing instead of bad decisions? Well… here it is.
The Tie One On Fly-Fishing Tournament in beautiful Cherokee is calling your name—and your best flies. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or still figuring out which end of the rod does the work, this is your chance to fish, laugh, and maybe even outfish your buddies (bragging rights included, obviously).
Even better? It’s all for an incredible cause—supporting Casting Carolinas and the amazing work they do introducing people to the healing power of the water.
So grab your gear, your lucky fly, and that friend who swears they “almost had a big one”… and get signed up before the fish hear about it and start practicing their evasive maneuvers.
👉 Come tie one on. Catch a few. Do some good.

Registration is Now Open!

We’re excited to announce that registration is officially open for our
11th Annual Fly Fishing Tournament!

🗓 October 24 & 25, 2026

Cash Prizes, Food, & Fun (& Fishing!)

More details are coming soon, but you can sign up now if you’d like to be part of this year’s tournament.

💙 Stay tuned for additional updates

https://castingcarolinas.com/tournament/

05/02/2026

F3T IS HERE, BABY!

The legendary Fly Fishing Film Tour is making a splash at the Tellico Trout Festival—and you’re invited to the most fin-tastic night of the weekend!

Location: The Blue Possum
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM

Get ready for an evening packed with jaw-dropping fly-fishing films, wild adventures, big laughs, and enough fish tales to make even your “one that got away” story sound believable. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just here for the vibes, this is THE can’t-miss event of the festival.

Tickets:

Available in-person at Tellico Outfitters
Or grab them online here: https://flyfilmtour.myeventscenter.com/event/Tellico-Trout-Festival-Tellico-Outfitters-And-124153

Expect:

A curated lineup of the best fly-fishing films from around the world
Raffles, giveaways, and prizes (because who doesn’t like free stuff?)
A room full of people who think talking about bugs and fish is a perfectly normal Friday night

So grab your fishing buddies, your non-fishing buddies, and even that one friend who thinks a fly rod is for swatting mosquitoes—this night will convert them.

Seats will fill up faster than a trout on a dry fly hatch, so don’t wait!

2026 Fly Fishing Film Tour - Fri, Jun 12, 2026 - Tellico Plains, TN - Get tickets online

05/01/2026

BREAKING NEWS: TROUT EVERYWHERE ARE NERVOUS

The 2026 Fall Women’s Fly-Fishing Retreat is coming in HOT (and slightly tangled) to Whittier, North Carolina… and let’s just say the fish of the Great Smoky Mountains have been put on notice.

Picture this:
Crisp mountain air…
Leaves showing off like they’re in a Hallmark movie…
And a group of women aggressively side-eyeing their fly boxes like, “Do I need 6 flies or 600?” (Answer: yes.)

What to expect:
• Flawless casting… eventually
• At least one person hooking a tree and insisting “it moved”
• Waders that make everyone look like slightly confused astronauts
• Fish that will absolutely judge your fly choice before refusing it

Activities include:
– Fishing (obviously)
– Laughing until you can’t tie a knot
– Learning new skills
– Pretending you meant to step in that deep hole
– Making lifelong friends who will forever remember that one cast

Skill level? Doesn’t matter.
If you’ve never touched a fly rod or you casually talk about hatches like a bug scientist, you belong here.

Side effects may include:
• Sudden urge to buy more gear
• Saying “just one more cast” 47 times
• Referring to normal life as “not being on the river”

So pack your layers, your sense of humor, and your willingness to get a little muddy—because this fall, we’re heading to the mountains to fish, laugh, and maybe—just maybe—outsmart a trout (no promises).

Tag your fishing buddy, your hype squad, or that friend who thinks “dry fly” is a hair product. Let’s gooooo!

Get ready to cast lines and chill with awesome women! Ticket price shown is for the optional purchase of a fly rod combo.

04/18/2026

Fly-Fishing Film Tour Comes to Tellico!
As part of the Tellico Trout Festival, we’re bringing the big screen to the mountains with an unforgettable night of fly-fishing films!
Join us at The Blue Opossum for a screening of the Fly-Fishing Film Tour—featuring stunning cinematography, wild places, and the kind of fish stories that only get better on film.
📅 June 12th
🕖 7:00 PM (Eastern)
📍 The Blue Opossum
Sponsored by:
Appalachian Chapter of Trout Unlimited 137
Trout Unlimited Hiwassee Chapter 640
Tellico Outfitters
We’ll have prize drawings throughout the night—so come early, grab a seat, and try your luck!
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just love a good story, this is one event you won’t want to miss. See you in Tellico!
https://flyfilmtour.myeventscenter.com/event/Tellico-Trout-Festival-Tellico-Outfitters-And-124153?fbclid=IwdGRjcARQhOtjbGNrBFCE5mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHs1xQqQ35LYLbfPl4Nt0HzFPhXo1kiA0o19pVrhQLEs84mowjCRlurH6tVpS_aem_FLCkX33mblvqHfnAXuW32g

04/18/2026

https://flyfilmtour.myeventscenter.com/event/Tellico-Trout-Festival-Tellico-Outfitters-And-124153

03/29/2026

Do you need some flies to fill your box? Give our young friend Benjamin a holler you won't be disappointed. He specializes in traditional patterns that will catch fish.

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10/27/2025

If you are looking to book a trip with some great guides in North Carolina give our friends at WNC On the Fly a call. These guides have been doing it for many years and we always enjoy fishing with them.

Explore WNC On The Fly Fishing Co. in Murphy, NC! Specialty guided fly fishing trips for all skill levels. Book your adventure today!

10/06/2025

Another Women's Fly Fishing and Camping Retreat in the books. It was a great time and many new friendships were made. Thanks to all of the ladies that attended. A special thanks to all of the people that helped make this event possible. Pearson King, Arlen Meline , Mike Ables, Katherine Medlock, Dawn Meline, Jeff Price, Hunter Sims, Sydney Breedlove, Jenny Martin, Lance Edwards, Steve Fry, Jason Shelton, Ristow Mark, Lauren Snyder , Alexandra Carrier, Nadine Bourg, Mary McFee Alton, Sarah Garner West, Lisa Young, Lisa Arnold, Cassidy Nicole Harris, Frazier Flies, Tom Saine, Caleb and Benjamin Horne, Hayden Jordan, Mark Brown, and the Cherokee National Forest office.