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Welcome to

The Leaky Wader

A Knoxville-based fly fishing brand rooted in family, community, and East Tennessee adventure. We share local river updates, events, and stories from the water — all with the goal of helping more people feel at home outside.

What We Do

We highlight local fly fishing happenings, host community meetups, and share insights from guides, anglers, and conservation partners. Our mission is simple: connect people to rivers, learning, and each other.

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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

Gatlinburg Trout Facility: January 24th Hosting their first delayed harvest fly fishing competition of the year!

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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Get in Touch

Follow along with upcoming events, conservation updates, and podcast releases.


If you’d like your fly fishing–related content featured on our site or our podcast, send us a message, we love sharing community stories and events.

Instagram: @theleakywader
Podcast: The Leaky Wader

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Knoxville, TN 37917

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