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Any of you guys ever fish the Creek in Cataloochee that runs parallel with the fields where the elk stay? Any decent fishing on that stretch?

I can remember catching the red eyes when I was a kid, haven’t caught one in years

What are some of the old flies grampus? Love hearing about the vintage flies

Just keep buying more! You can never have enough.

Thanks for reply, I’ve fished conventional tackle there before, but never had much luck with a fly rod there.

What are some good fly patterns for the Clinch this time of year?

Is Rabbit Creek as slick as Abrams Creek?

I have some pink underbelly red fox fur, two or three different shades of color. Got it to tie some Hendrickson’s. But when making dubbing, would you blend anything else in with it? Or just keep it...

Is the water to warm for trout in that section?

Is there decent fishing in Abrams Creek around the campground? And the section where Rabbit Creek trail first crosses Abrams near happy valley?

Does anyone do any color coding with thread colors for different weight Flies? Like flies with 15 wraps vs 10 wraps to tell them apart. Looking for ideas. Or just tie all the same and add split shot?

Thanks for the reply

Anyone know what the Chestnut dubbing was that Fran Betters used in several patterns? Or what is close to it?

Been trying to think of the most universal items, like peacock, grizzly, etc. wanted to keep it small and lightweight

Anyone ever put together a small light weight kit to put in their daypack or backpack for backcountry trip? Just something to tie a few flies around camp. If so, what did you include in it?

Anyone ever put together a small light weight kit to put in their daypack or backpack for backcountry trip? Just something to tie a few flies around camp. If so, what did you include in it?

Found it, Ausable Bomber

Can't think or name of a small dry fly, similar to a bivisible with a forward facing white hair wing

My favorite t shirt is the older Troutfest t's, mines down to shreads, anybody know if there are any of these still available?

Even was a rumor in the 70's after a large flood, that the porpoises from porpoise island got in there! Lmbo, I know that's untrue but that rumor did go around town

It has had trout in it all my life. First trout I ever caught was about a 14" brown near the apple barn. And that was in the early '70's. the river is very diverse, holds big largemouth and redeyes...

I seen the little iris up in big creek this weekend so I bet it ain't long. I love morrels

Will the ramps be early this year? Anyone spotted any yet?

I grew up on that river and fished it long before the pollution began. Biggest concern was farm run off at that time. But when the tourists industry boomed, so did the pollution. The problem came...

Figured out the head, didn't know they made such, always learning