Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
12-31-2010, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 625
The Christmas Gift
rbaileydav,
You really reeled me in with your skillful description of your hook-up and landing of an exceptional trout. The underlying story was perfectly woven in and I rejoice with you and the ...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
01-15-2010, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,676
Your First Time fishing in GSMNP
Approximately 25 years ago I ventured into the river between the entrance to Elkmont and the campground. I carried an ultralight rig and a few single hook Rooster tails of varied colors. Early in...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
11-15-2009, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,153
Go-to dry fly.
My go-to dryfly is the Thunderhead. It is easy for aging eyes to follow, fun to tie.
Thank all of you for helping to pass the time until the spring.
Pedipop
"No man steps into the same...
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Forum: Fly Fishing Around the World
02-19-2009, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,291
Bow River in July
A few years ago I attended a July professional meeting in Bannf. The Bow R. and surroundings is so beautiful it was necessary to schedule a float trip. Not much opportunity to wade.
Landed...
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Forum: Website and Message Board
08-28-2008, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 553
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Forum: Website and Message Board
08-27-2008, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 553
Please explain the Message Board Clock.
Paula or someone who knows.
Please explain the Message Board Clock. The MB welcomes me almost daily but always tells me I last visited at some strange time. Like now it says I last visited at...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
03-19-2008, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 658
Mr. Hartsell and others,
These responses are...
Mr. Hartsell and others,
These responses are what makes this msg board so great! I knew that you collectively would offer expert advice. The tippet technique proved so successful in swift waters...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
03-18-2008, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 658
alexys01,
They were very nice trout but not...
alexys01,
They were very nice trout but not caught near this part of the world. But the fishing technique was suggested by the local guide and it seemed it might be applicable to the GSMNP streams....
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
03-17-2008, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 658
Leader or tippet?
Fishing in a different location a few months ago, a guide advised discarding my tapered leader and replacing it with 4"0" tippet to insure the 2 nymph rig rapidly reach the bottom of streams. After...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
03-10-2008, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 441
Grandad's musing
Some of you who are blessed with grandchildren. Please share how soon one can introduce the little ones to our favorite past time (FF). Additional hints of how you teach them to cast; sites in the...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
02-20-2008, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 586
CSF in the southern hemisphere?
Unofficial auditing of cow standing factor (CSF) while on a recent FF trip to New Zealand strongly suggests that CSF is a reliable indicator of fishing success. We had to pass several large pastures...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
02-07-2008, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
02-07-2008, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
locate meigs creek trail
Since reading the initial message in this thread, I have attempted to locate Meigs Creek Trail. I have searched my resources of maps, books, etc. Would someone help? It sounds special.
Thanks,...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
01-26-2008, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,350
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
01-26-2008, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,350
Soft hackle primer?
This thread has peaked my interest. Would one of you gifted anglers provide me with a brief description of soft hackle flies and how to tie them? The message board is keeping me sane until spring....
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Forum: Fly Fishing Around the World
01-16-2008, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,369
NZ Response
Just returned from the aforementioned trip to New Zealand. Had a great time fishing the Whirinaki (pronounced Fear-a-na-ki) River in a remote area of the North Island. Beautiful, clear, easily...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
08-30-2007, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 848
How long?
I have refrained from traveling to the GSMNP this year to avoid additional pressure on my favorite fishing venue. IF precipitation now resumes more normal frequency and amount, do some of you local...
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Forum: Tennessee Trout Streams and Tailwaters
08-19-2007, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 409
Middle Tenn Streams
Can anyone share information about trout streams (if there are any) around Crossville, TN or Tanzi Resort? Have reason to be in that area while waiting for the GSMNP to recover.
Responses...
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Forum: Fly Fishing Around the World
07-17-2007, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,369
New Zealand FFishing
Invited to participate in a fly fishing excursion to the North Island of New Zealand in late December. This will require significant effort to alter schedules, gather necessary revenue and obtain...
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Forum: Tennessee Trout Streams and Tailwaters
07-07-2007, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 652
Tailwaters of Fontana Lake
I usually follow the threads regarding the GSMNP on a daily basis. Considering a trip soon and was wondering about the Tailwaters below Fontana. If it is on this section of the msg board I am not...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
06-17-2007, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 638
firefly mystery
Recently the message board has referred to nighttime adventures to observe the fireflies in the park. Have visited GSMNP hundreds of times but am not aware of this particular phenomena. Could some...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
05-15-2007, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 868
Definitions
May I inquire, what is the significance of "Junior Member, Member, and Senior Member" designations? Are these ranks assigned, earned, assumed or just a function of longevity?
By the way, I look...
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
04-30-2007, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 669
3 Day Lic in the GSMNP
Thank you Paula. The 3 day in the park at $16.50 must be the best bargain in the lower 48 (including Canada and Alaska).
pedipop
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Forum: Smoky Mountain Fishing
04-28-2007, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 669
3 Day License Inside The Gsmnp
Just read with interest the fishing report and the fisherman who were so gingerly treated by the Park Ranger. Question? Have the 3 day non-resident "inside the park" only fees gone up...
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