Now offering Classes and Guided Tenkara Fishing Trips!

What is Tenkara?

Tenkara is the Japanese method of fly-fishing, which uses only a rod, line and fly. Tenkara shines in mountain streams, where the long rod and light line provide the best possible fly presentation. T...

Registration begins at 8:00 am at the Tellico Ranger Station on the Tellico River Road (Forest Service Road 210). Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, gloves and a long sleeve shirt or coat. Be prepared for inclement weather! Food will be served (times to be announced). TWRA...

"I stand here on this creek bank listening to the water flow I began to look at my life, I've learned to look at myself first to expose and understand the darkness of pain lingering within me, to unveil the light already there. To take responsibility and not blame or...

FEBRUARY 15TH AT 6:00 pm

Mark your calendars for this! Cold weather is not over, and it should not stop us from exploring. But, BE SMART! Be ready to respond to a cold weather emergency. On Thursday, February 15, our friend and certified instructor, Russ Miller will be...

This unique story honestly speaks for itself. We met these wonderful ladies back in July 2017. Irit Abramovich and Netta Canfi came to the Chilhowee Gliderport for a week of soaring. After three days, it felt like we had known them from the start. Below is a re-post of...

They're here! Love Your Melon beanies are so comfortable it's love! Love Your Melon's mission is dedicated to giving a hat to every child battling cancer in America as well as supporting nonprofit organizations who lead the fight against pediatric cancer

We are so...

Welcome to the new Starr Mountain Outfitters online store. We are so thankful our customers have been patient with us on this journey. We look forward to the many projects and adventures with SMO and Co. has ahead of them. Although it's about the journey, its also impo...