Holston Proper - TN

Dane Law's Recommended Gear

• Best Leader:

  

  Super Strong Plus Leaders

• Best Tippet:

  

  SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools

• Best Fly Fishing Rod:

  

  6-Weight 9' Fly Rod

• Best Floating Fly Line:

  

  WF Trout Fly Line

• Best Sinking Fly Line:

  Coldwater Intermediate

Description: About Holston Proper

The Holston River is a major river system of east Tennessee. The Holston river is one of the newest tailwater trout fisheries in the area. It is located below Cherokee dam in Jefferson city near Knoxville. This section of tailwater is well below the south fork of the Holston. TWRA began stocking trout here in 1999 and it has been a huge success. This stretch also offers superb smallmouth fishing from the drift or jet boats. The river is comprised of a limestone bottom and fertile water for insects. Hatches include Caddis, Crane Flies, Midges, and some Mayflies. There are also good populations of Crawfish and Minnows which are especially important to the smallmouth. Much of the river is bordered by private land so drift fishing is the most productive. There are several drift stretches available.

Nearest Airport:

Knoxville, TN.

Hatches:

caddis, crane flies, midge, mayflies, crawfish

Best Time to Fish:

9am to 5pm

Best Stretch:

lower stretch for smallies

Best Access:

Dam. Indian Cave, Nances Ferry