Local Fly Fishing Events
January
Little River Outfitters FREE Fly Tying Demos - January - February 2026
Clinch River TU: Introductory Fly Tying Classes - January 10 - February 28, 2026
Smoky Mountain Guides Fly Tying "Coffee & Bugs", January 10th & 24th at the GUIDE ROOM inside the beautiful @embassygatlinburg
Have a cup of coffee while we talk all things fly fishing in the GSMNP and city waters managed by gatlinburg trout facility
The Great Smoky Mountain TU: January 13th 6-7:30pm Social Fly Tying at Printshop Brewery - Bring your own light!
Smoky Mountain Angler: January 23rd Fly Tying Night 6pm-9pm - Dinner's on SMA
Knox Girls Who Fly Fish: Tie Your First Fly: A Hands-On Class with Greg Patterson - January 24, 2026
A relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop to get you comfortable at the vise and excited to tie your own patterns.
Knox Girls Who Fly Fish: Lunch, Community, and Smokies Insight with Charity Rutter
Charity shares her stories, travels, lessons from guiding, and a look at her upcoming retreats.
The Great Smoky Mountain TU: January 29th Iron Man Fly Contest - Registration Opens soon
About Us
Who's behind The Leaky Wader
The Leaky Wader is a family-run project created by Greg Patterson and Jayme Hanna. Together, we blend fly fishing, storytelling, guiding, and community-building in Knoxville, TN. We believe in approachable education, stewardship of our waters, and creating a welcoming space for anglers of all levels.
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