This school is perfect for the person on-the-go or with only one day to spare. The Orvis Tennessee Fly Fishing School is held at The Lodge at Buckberry Creek in Gatlinburg, the gateway to Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and just 11.5 miles from the Orvis Retail Store in Sevierville. Some of the South's best fishing is available in the area with 800 miles of fishable trout water in Great Smoky Mountain National Park alone! The Lodge at Buckberry Creek make this is a great location to combine the Orvis Fly Fishing School with a family vacation. Other outdoor activities include hiking, horseback riding, tubing and nearby white water rafting. With shopping, art galleries, Dollywood, Splash Country and other local attractions, the Gatlinburg/Sevierville area offers fun for the entire family. The school covers everything from fly casting, choosing the right tackle, leaders and knots, to fly selection and how to safely release fish.