Fishing with Falcons head coach Mike Smith

Atlanta Falcons

Fishing with Falcons head coach Mike Smith

Photos of Falcons coach Mike Smith going fly fishing, one of his favorite hobbies.

When he isn't preoccupied with football, Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith is a fly-fishing enthusiast. See what an expedition with the coach is like.

Smith casts his line into the river.

Smith shares a laugh with guide Eddie Michael, of North River Fly-fishing, on the Soque River in Clarkesville.

Smith holds the largest trout he reeled in, which measured 23 inches long, 12 inches around and about 8 lbs.

Smith landed 7 rainbow trout on his trip.

Smith chooses two different flies to fish with, a San Juan Worm (pink), and a Stone Fly, bottom.

This was the fourth time Smith had gone fishing with Michael.

Smith waits for a hit.

Smith, left, talks with Doug Michael, 69, center, as the sun sets. Michael is the father of guide Eddie Michael.

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When he isn't preoccupied with football, Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith is a fly-fishing enthusiast. See what an expedition with the coach is like.

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