tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.comments2014-05-28T15:40:25.998-04:00Hiwassee AnglerSteve Brysonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08121504922488015300noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-38982383347251947582013-04-22T19:13:27.543-04:002013-04-22T19:13:27.543-04:00I am a local and fish the hiwassee regularly. Abou...I am a local and fish the hiwassee regularly. Aboutbtwonweeks ago I fished a week day. Only a few anglers out. It was in the 80's and water was clear. Fished emergers and caught sixteen with seven keepers.By lunch I had landed 13 rainbow and three brown. Fished again last saturday. There had been alot of rain on friday and water visibility was limited. Started wih a zugbug thinking it would be easier for them to spot. No luck. Switched back tonemergers and again finished a great day fishing. Thisbyearbhas been great already. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-22342840317172557732013-03-18T20:35:08.996-04:002013-03-18T20:35:08.996-04:00Shouldn't be too much longer before the dry fl...Shouldn't be too much longer before the dry fly action dominates. Love it when you can fish them all the way to Reliance! Steve Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121504922488015300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-8797170001299027482013-03-18T20:25:13.597-04:002013-03-18T20:25:13.597-04:00Can't wait to check out the new flys! Didn'...Can't wait to check out the new flys! Didn't get to drop in the shop Saturday because I stayed in the river too long and had to get back. Soo can't wait for the drys to heat up.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-50629677576911473942013-02-02T10:34:39.403-05:002013-02-02T10:34:39.403-05:00Hey Guys:
Just wanted to post a note about my pur...Hey Guys:<br /><br />Just wanted to post a note about my purchase the other day. While I was purchasing it from Dean...Steve was in the background looking at his extensive list of all things specific for Hiwassee style drift boats. He came up to me and showed me something I never would have thought of to increase the performance of my purchase. Ordered in on the spot and to top it all off don't even have to pay the shipping which would of added $20 or so out of my pocket. Folks these guys and gals (you too Brook!)are experts at what they do.. Take advantage of them and increase your hooks ups! Thanks for the great suggestion it works fantastic. BillBillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-8655590693260019402013-01-29T19:09:02.237-05:002013-01-29T19:09:02.237-05:00Yeah, hopefully they will get the lakes back down ...Yeah, hopefully they will get the lakes back down to where they want them pretty soon. That is alot of water, but not flooding anything. At least the fish will have good water and plenty to eat. Every little bit helps!Steve Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121504922488015300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-65572547835538625462013-01-29T12:46:18.188-05:002013-01-29T12:46:18.188-05:00Hey Steve,
The crazy amount of water that is being...Hey Steve,<br />The crazy amount of water that is being released lately has kept me from coming up. 7,000cfm seems like that would flood the whole valley? 2400 is pretty darn high. Hope TVA doesn't keep that up much longer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-70466151403841386982012-10-21T20:24:14.804-04:002012-10-21T20:24:14.804-04:00Good! Glad it worked for you. That's a good co...Good! Glad it worked for you. That's a good combo.Steve Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121504922488015300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-73214731127608869662012-10-21T10:27:52.179-04:002012-10-21T10:27:52.179-04:00Yeah man. Fish were digging that purple bugger at ...Yeah man. Fish were digging that purple bugger at your shop and a soft hackle trailing behind it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-20666846790238610442012-07-18T13:01:59.569-04:002012-07-18T13:01:59.569-04:00Great report Steve, thanks alot. I've been com...Great report Steve, thanks alot. I've been coming up there almost every weekend for about 7 months and have a great time fly fishing and just enjoying the flyshop and the ole style beauty of the area. Wanted to come up and camp this weekend but I'm thinking this storming weather pattern will nix that.jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-7393274198796645022012-06-23T19:40:54.894-04:002012-06-23T19:40:54.894-04:00That's him down there. Working hard as usual. ...That's him down there. Working hard as usual. It fished great. Really enjoyed it over there. Can't wait to get back!Steve Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121504922488015300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-74736389936561122862012-06-23T12:57:50.013-04:002012-06-23T12:57:50.013-04:00See that blue raft in the photo. Looks like cuz Ch...See that blue raft in the photo. Looks like cuz Chad downstream. How does it fish?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-86237627741904863302012-05-02T12:47:35.688-04:002012-05-02T12:47:35.688-04:00Why get worked up about trout, when you can get a ...Why get worked up about trout, when you can get a 4-12 smallie. I'll take the smallie anytime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-51830841333660747762012-03-24T12:55:29.380-04:002012-03-24T12:55:29.380-04:00It was a good day for the dry flies and we had lot...It was a good day for the dry flies and we had lots of fish looking up, that's for sure. <br />I had nothing to do with you catching that shad. It was your skill in drifting a dry fly and your talented fish fighting abilities that brought that shad to hand! LOLSteve Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121504922488015300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-61189503430839097872012-03-24T12:23:19.661-04:002012-03-24T12:23:19.661-04:00Yoy said it. The way it looked when we started, I ...Yoy said it. The way it looked when we started, I had low hopes for the weather. Lucky on the weather. Good fishing with the drys in the drizzle. Lots of hungry fish. The lesson in tactics for finicky shiners was most helpful. Ha!gjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03381401310881428258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-4641906430999387042011-12-14T20:51:52.851-05:002011-12-14T20:51:52.851-05:00Yeah it is hard to find new water. Especially loca...Yeah it is hard to find new water. Especially local waters. Hopefully it will turn out to be worth the trouble. It is fun to explore though.Steve Brysonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-9848499906860290172011-12-14T19:49:15.292-05:002011-12-14T19:49:15.292-05:00Sometimes it seems so hard to find new streams. I ...Sometimes it seems so hard to find new streams. I usually fish the Hiwassee and during the summer weekends love Tellico. <br />Occasionaly fish Sping Creek as well. Went to Blue Ridge last month and was not impressed. Hope that does work out. Would love to try a new area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-68390986245786946502011-08-06T15:12:52.513-04:002011-08-06T15:12:52.513-04:00Steve,
that is a shame. I bet you could easily s...Steve,<br /><br />that is a shame. I bet you could easily sell 10 boats a year. I think thats a full truck load. I wonder if Hyde, RO, or Pavati would have interest? Including Clacka, they are all nice boats. I really like the Pavati boats but they are on the pricey side. Pavatis are the Bentleys of drift boats so they are not everyones cup of tea. But are they pretty! I like the Clackas but you can't row whats not here.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Steve A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-75468589589445481892011-08-04T19:08:07.163-04:002011-08-04T19:08:07.163-04:00We have not heard a word from them about sending u...We have not heard a word from them about sending us a boat this year. We have pretty much given up on them. We could sell a lot of their boats if we could only get them shipped to us. They don't really seem interested in shipping boats this way. Kinda strange if you ask me.Steve Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121504922488015300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-35187720845095963232011-08-04T15:40:14.219-04:002011-08-04T15:40:14.219-04:00Any news on a new boat? Has Clacka stopped shippi...Any news on a new boat? Has Clacka stopped shipping to anywhere pasted the Mississippi River?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-58591393581417068572011-07-02T01:30:21.250-04:002011-07-02T01:30:21.250-04:00Nice fish there, Skip!! Hope all is well and Happy...Nice fish there, Skip!! Hope all is well and Happy 4th to you all.<br />~GordonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-17114142869381885112011-06-16T19:42:13.661-04:002011-06-16T19:42:13.661-04:00Richard,
Glad you guys had a good time and thank y...Richard,<br />Glad you guys had a good time and thank you for taking the time to post this testimonial. We certainly appreciate it and look forward to seeing you guys back on the Hi.Steve Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121504922488015300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-57656082109513821122011-06-15T06:02:27.723-04:002011-06-15T06:02:27.723-04:00My buddy and I spent a great day on the Hiwassee y...My buddy and I spent a great day on the Hiwassee yesterday. We caught and released 35 to 40 fish. Our guide, Skip, did a great job and I highly recommend him and the Hiwassee Angler guide service to anyone who wants to catch fish on the beautiful Hiwassee RiverRichardhttp://rbankslawfirm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-74980330475696018612011-06-13T10:05:32.400-04:002011-06-13T10:05:32.400-04:00Thanks Dustin. Glad to have you following.Thanks Dustin. Glad to have you following.Steve Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121504922488015300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-86706148181145363462011-06-13T01:16:08.063-04:002011-06-13T01:16:08.063-04:00Ton of great info here! Awesome blog, you got a n...Ton of great info here! Awesome blog, you got a new followerDustin's Fly Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092709071195192017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229295366219889825.post-45731349275063680732011-01-17T11:18:59.850-05:002011-01-17T11:18:59.850-05:00Hey Bill,
Thanks for the kind words. We really do ...Hey Bill,<br />Thanks for the kind words. We really do try to help our customers out anyway we can. And yes, I think it is a no-brainer also to be able to order something for the same price and not have to pay shipping.<br />We appreciate the support. Like you, I can't imagine not having a fly shop on the river. We can't stock everything, of course, but we can order most anything from our manufacturers and drop ship it to your home address. I don't think that many people realize this. That's why I wrote about it here. And like you said, support is needed to keep any businesses doors open. Especially a fly shop. That's why you see so many of them close up. Not to say that we are in danger of closing, but obviously the more support that we get, the more inventory that we can put in the shop. And this would only add to the convenience of having the shop located on the river. <br />Thanks again for your comment. It is always good to know that you are appreciated by your customers. We certainly appreciate them!Steve Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121504922488015300noreply@blogger.com