I’m actually out in your neck of the woods now fly fishing the GSMNP. I’m not a licensed captain, so I can’t accept money from anyone, but the sound is actually a really great fishery. Even taking your pontoon down to Lea Island and parking it on the sound side beach gets you some really big Spanish mackerel during the summer, usually bluefish, too. Definitely can give your pointers on where to fish next time!

@@TopsailFishing Nice 👊! Just got back from there! I hope you land some gator rainbows, they make great ceviche. Floating artificial spiders and tiny spoons are my go to, give them a try if the fly bite gets slow. I've had better luck for trout out towards Cherokee in the Tukasegee and Ocanaluftee rivers than in GSM, but Gatlinburg and Pigeon forge are just really nice to get away to in the winter. Been to Bear island but never Lea, will for sure check it out. Hope y'all have an excellent holiday. Tight lines 🤟