fly fishing photo galleries
Thanks for checking out our Fly Fishing Photo Galleries! Every Year I try to take a few pictures of some of the more memorable fish that were brought to hand on our Guided Fly Fishing Trips. The weather, the fishes behavior as well as the folks handling the fish all factor into the resulting images. Some of these photos are of some peoples first Trout, some are photos of their best Trout. Either way, they were all a lot of fun to catch and photo.Â
The Clinch, Cumberland and Holston Rivers offer some incredible Trout. As a result, our guided Fly Fishing trips will normally yield a photo worthy fish or two. If you want to learn more about access, hatches or just have questions in general about Fly Fishing on the Clinch, Cumberland or Holston Rivers, give us a call or drop us a line via email through our Contact Page. We look forward to getting you on the water to chase some great fish in East Tennessee and Kentucky!

Fly Fishing Photo Gallery 2025
The 2025 season on the Clinch, Cumberland and Holston Rivers has been one for the books. We’ve seen incredible hatch activity, leading to some of the largest brown trout catches we’ve recorded in years. These photos capture the highlights of our recent guided trips, showing exactly what you can expect when fishing these premier tailwaters with Sharpe Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Photo Gallery 2024
The 2024 season was a standout year for Sharpe Fly Fishing. From early-season dry fly action to late-fall streamer fishing, this gallery captures the diverse experiences we shared with clients on the Clinch, Cumberland, and Holston Rivers. These images reflect the rewarding days spent on the water. We are proud of the memories made last year and look forward to building on that momentum throughout the upcoming seasons
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Q: Which rivers does Sharpe Fly Fishing guide on?
A: We specialize in guided fly fishing trips on the Clinch River, Cumberland River, and Holston River. These tailwaters offer some of the best trophy brown and rainbow trout fishing in Tennessee and Kentucky.
Q: Do I need to be an expert to book a trip?
A: Absolutely not! We cater to all skill levels. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced angler chasing trophy trout, out guided fly fishing trips are fully customized to help you suceed on the water.
Q: What do I need to bring for my guided trip?
A: We provide high-quality gear, such as Sage Fly Rods, Reddington Fly Reels and Rio Fly Lines. We tie our own custom flies and provide them ad no additional cost for you and your guest to use. Also included are all of the leaders and tippet needed for the day. You just need to bring your valid Tennessee or Kentucky fishing license, including Trout Stamp, weather-appropriate clothing, polarized sunglasses, rain gear, a good hat and a great attitude.