Fishermen are a superstitious lot and we’re no exception. Anyone who’s followed us over the years knows about our devotion to Rain Jacket Voodoo. (Yes, capitalized.) Rain Jacket Voodoo is where you can carry rain gear for months and never use it, but the first time you venture out without it you’ll get soaked. We […]
First High Country Expedition for Native Broook Trout in the Smokies This Season
It’s about that time. Spring is in full effect, wildflowers are blooming in the Smokies and shades of bright green are ascending the mountains slowly one day at a time. It’s time to start hiking in for native brook trout known as specks in the southern mountains. While the fishing featured more nymphing than is […]
A Beautiful Weekend on Hazel Creek
After last spring’s “Wet & Wild” Hazel Creek camp that featured torrential downpours for the second half of the weekend, it was a breath of fresh air to have nothing but blue skies and sunshine for all four days of our stay this past weekend. In spite of nearly perfect conditions, the fishing was a […]
Trail Closure on Noland Creek
A quick update for those who like to fish around Bryson City, NC. A landslide on the trail upstream of The Road to Nowhere has closed trail. The trail is closed because of heavy construction equipment in place now to remedy to issue. The trail is closed up to campsite #65, but the trail is […]
Volunteer for Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fisheries
The Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited has long been in partnership with the fisheries department in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. All of the most ambitious accomplishments regarding brook trout restorations have been completed because of this cooperation. The 2014 work schedule has been posted and you can volunteer for a day to help […]
Ice on Little River
Here are some familiar spots on Little River covered with ice. It’s a view most people never see.
Update On Lynn Camp Prong Brook Trout Restoration
Last week Great Smoky Mountains National Park fisheries biologist Matt Kulp spoke to the Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The main focus of his presentation was the progress on the Lynn Camp Prong brook trout restoration in the Tremont section of the park near Townsend, Tennessee. The project has been a tremendous challenge and […]
A milestone in Smoky Mountain trout fisheries
This week marks a milestone in Smoky Mountain trout fisheries. Steve Moore, the head fisheries biologist at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, will be retiring from his post. His impact on the fishery, relations with anglers, and regulations shouldn’t be underestimated. Steve’s biggest impact was to bring hard science to the fisheries management. Previous management […]
Video Retrospective of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2013
Here’s another great video from the Great Smoky Mountains Association filled with stunning time lapse images from the Smokies coupled with local events from 2013. Flooding rains, tornadoes, the government shutdown, brilliant fall colors, and snowfalls are all covered. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTsZwRkZbgM&feature=sharecontrol&list=UUGgSN2xOftPusuRNvpnVLaA[/youtube]
Video: Brook Trout Spawning in the Smokies
Here’s some video we’re pretty proud of. These are spawning brook trout in Lynn Camp Prong in the Smokies. This stream was restored with native brook trout a few years ago but is still closed to fishing while populations rebound. Looks like these fish are doing their part to boost the population! [youtube]http://youtu.be/_CdAnw3RY-s[/youtube]
