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I began to work at Lowe's here in Cleveland and had time off during the week. At a TU meeting, I inquired about where to fish in the park. One of the fellows quickly stated, "Tremont as locals call...

Any possibility of a FTW sometime in 2021, depending on the status of the pandemic? Attended one many years ago and enjoyed it. Also, miss Troutfest.
Tight lines and screaming drags.

Not fishing the Smokies or anywhere local but thought this section would be best to post the link. With those two caught, were do you go from there?...

Hmmm. Didn't notice the date of the original thread. Need to keep track of the dates. Just gave the lens range but nothing on the camera itself. Great photos, though!

Very nice photos. Hope to get up there and spend some time with a new camera. What camera were you using? A DSLR will have settings to compensate for dim lighting or even no lighting.

Traditionally, wet flies are used for Tenkara but the Tenkara police won't say anything if you use a dry fly or popper...or red worm. Did some fishing with a 7 ft. telescoping bream pole, black braid...

https://newschannel9.com/sports/outdoors/donations-needed-to-handle-record-visitation-at-great-smoky-mountains-national-park

"Gee, I'm sorry that my granddaughter hooked your ear. There is a walk-in clinic in Maryville that can remove it.";)

Hmmm. Plenty of leaves. Just be sure you know what poison ivy looks like.

If and when I fish the park, it will be some of feeders into the main LR.

Depends on how far in the backcountry. I would wear them rather than carry them. I don't go far off the beaten path these days. Summer, I wade wet.

I know there are hundreds of miles of places to fish. Fished the park many times in the past. Have one I would like to fish. My concern is getting into the park, not having to fight traffic and...

News Channel 9 in Chattanooga had a news item about the record visitors this summer. Showed people shoulder-to-shoulder in one photo. Social distancing? Another photo showed cars parked along both...

If my cabin was on fire, I wouldn't stick around to see the sheets melt or burn.

Fireman- Don't you know not to smoke in bed?
Man- It was on fire when I got in it.

Curious here. What is considered a good tip? Say an all day trip costs $400.

Thanks for the info. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

I have to agree with No Hackle. In addition to a longer leader, I will go to a lighter tippet. Takes a bit of patience and practice to cast a real long leader.

The Hiwassee picks up as the rising water washes insects, nymphs, etc. out of the rocks, etc. Falling water will cause the fish to move to deeper spots during low water conditions...supposedly easier...

If a firearm was used, according to TWRA officers, you might want to have some scratches or bite marks to show them. Just shooting a bear and no evidence of attack could be surmised as poaching....

Lots o choices. I fish with a 9 ft. 5 wt. or 8 ft. 7 wt. bamboo. Lots of people are going to the longer rods with light line for Euro nymphing. I can't justify the extra cost of another rod that,...

Speaking of bears, look at this. This course would require a pitch-and-run shot.
https://newschannel9.com/sports/outdoors/three-black-bears-spotted-on-a-local-golf-course

This was ancient history. I can't remember what I had for breakfast yesterday. I do know that bears are always encountered just about anywhere in the park, especially campgrounds and picnic areas....

Bail spring for Shimano Bass One spinning reel which is about 40 years old. If the design folks had a bit of common sense they would use an existing part. Example- Needed a plastic part for a '66...

I have a video tape (shows how old it is) that shows casting a sinking line- roll cast to bring it to the surface and then execute a regular cast. For 3-5 feet, I wouldn't consider a sinking line or...

We were camping at Townsend when the lady was killed in the park. News reports said the bear and two cubs fed on the body. Her backpack had food and it wasn't touched. If I recall, the sow and one...