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Got to introduce my oldest to fishing in the Smokies this week. He had been to the Hiwassee a couple of times last fall but this was the first time fishing in the mountains
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Love those things!

Thank you!

This coming weekend will be the first camping trip for my wife & kids. I would rather be staying at Elkmont, but need to break her in slowly. Bathhouse will help her do that. A camping family will...

Thanks!! Sold on the Fishpond. I couldnt find in the catalog. Will pick one up next weekend when Im in town

I used to have a orvis bag that organized fly tying materials. I really enjoyed it & carried it on several trips out west. On one trip in Pinedale Wy someone walked into the camp & helped thereself...

Hugh Hartsell , Hugh Hartsell, Hugh Hartsell... did I mention Hugh Hartsell?

Speaking of beer... I dont think it's allowed in National Forest. National Park yes but not the forest. I had a warden go through my cooler one time to see. Unless the regs have changed or Im crazy...

Nether of the mentioned camps will be "quite". They are nice campgrounds but by April will have several campers. I usually turn up North River (North River Corridor) & travel up a few miles. Several...

Funny story bout Alum Cave. Bout 25 years ago my Dad, Mom, Little Bro, & Sis took the hike. We hiked almost every weekend so the incline wasnt a big deal. Get up to the "cave" or bluff & eat lunch....

Arrived at the picnic area around 11:00 w/ still 2 turbines flow. Worked the shoals with little luck. Managed one 9" bow on #18 hares ear dropper. A decent brown stonefly hatch came off around 1:00...

Check out http://troutflies.com/tutorials/. Step-by-Step to the extreme!

Awesome pics!

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I built one several years ago & probably will build a Montana Boat Builders kit later this year. Cleveland Plywood in Cleveland TN can order it for you! Ask for Tammy Rogers & ask bout ordering it. I...

I had some awesome parents who taught me their love for the Smokies. I got to spend every birthday from the age of 2 - 26 while camping in Elkmont. Wasnt the only time we went but we were always...

I consider the Hiwassee my home waters. Get to fish it 60+ days a year. I really dont notice a difference in numbers of fish in dingy waters, but I do notice a big difference in size of fish. In...

Been lurking in the shadows for a while & you all have a GREAT site! Look forward to meeting you guys.