Fishing near Pioneer, TN?

[Maglite]

We are taking a 4 wheeling trip in March to Pioneer, TN and wondering what fly fishing opportunities are near by? Thanks for any information.

[Varmitcounty]

Maglite,

My family tree's roots are sunk deep in that area and if you want to cast a fly rod, you'll need to find some smallie water at Big South Fork or if you are hunting mountain trout, there is a very small stocking in Tackett Creek.

http://www.state.tn.us/twra/gis/troutpdf/Laurel_Fork_and_Tackett_Creek.pdf

~marc~

[waterwolf]

Or drive 15 miles to the south and fish the Clinch. I wouldn't waste any time fishing Tackett as it is basically dead, and BSF isn't far behind.

[ChemEAngler]

Have to second WaterWolf's suggestion to go to the Clinch. Even though I get aggravated with the crowds at times, it is still your best bet for trout in that area.

Wolf,

Been a while since I have seen you on here. Wet a line recently?

I just recently discovered your real identity.

In case you don't know who I am, here is a hint....

Your mom busted my chops the first day of biology class freshman year. She said I spent too much time on the river and at the Creel.....

[waterwolf]

Have to second WaterWolf's suggestion to go to the Clinch. Even though I get aggravated with the crowds at times, it is still your best bet for trout in that area.

Wolf,

Been a while since I have seen you on here. Wet a line recently?

I just recently discovered your real identity.

In case you don't know who I am, here is a hint....

Your mom busted my chops the first day of biology class freshman year. She said I spent too much time on the river and at the Creel.....

I am drawing a blank. Sorry for that, I will study up and let you know when my memory kicks in. Sounds about right for mom though.

I hunt too much from Sept-May to fish much, I will sneak out some in March but other then that I am pretty much just a mid May to Sept fisherman anymore. Hate the cold as much as anything.

[Rockyraccoon]

Hate the cold as much as anything.

Oh come on now....I know you miss pulling on that cold, half frozen, anchor rope. ;)

[waterwolf]

Oh come on now....I know you miss pulling on that cold, half frozen, anchor rope. ;)

HA!!! I can remember having to pee into the tube to unthaw the anchor rope on more then one occasion. Or having a deck which was a solid block of ice, etc etc. Not anymore, there are too many nice warm days to fight the cold.