Fishing continues to be great on the Hi. Water temp. 59 degrees and fish continue to look up. Still catching good fish on Isonychia dry and emerger patterns. Have a few sulphurs still hanging around. Haven't tried any nymphing or streamers in a while. They would definitely work though, if you would rather fish them instead of dries. Still catching fish on the dead drift and on the swing. Not very hard to get a tug on the line this time of year. Especially with the water temps remaining in the perfect range throughout the whole summer. All you have to do is to get on the water. The fish will eat. Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
Demo Raft For Sale
Outcast PAC1400 raft with fishing frame. 2 months old and been on the water 6 times. Like new condition. This was a new demo that we have for 60 days and then we can sell below retail value. Priced at $4,500 including tax. Casting platforms front and back, self bailing floor, anchor system. 10 year warranty included. Call Steve at (423) 519-6081.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Summer on the Hi
Just a quick report to keep some of our customers up to date and informed on the conditions of the river. We have several that spend lots of time on the river during the summer months. When they can't make it in for weeks at a time they call to keep up to date. This time I thought I would save them a call and post some info here.
The fishing has been great all year long and the water temps have remained in the 50's. This is impressive given the run of scorching hot days that we've had recently.
We are all pleased with the results of the first ever Delayed Harvest season that began last year. This is a special regulation season consisting of artificial only and catch and release only through the winter months. This gives the fish time to grow and to disperse before the harvesting begins in the spring. It seems to have worked very well. The fishing this year has been very good by all accounts. We like to think that it helped and did exactly as planned.
The fly shop is having its best year ever. We've been very busy all season and have added a few new items to our inventory. We now carry Outcast fishing rafts and pontoons. We also added Waterworks-Lamson reels. We're very pleased to offer these new products as they are both known to be top-shelf gear in the fly fishing world.
The cabin rental business has also been in full swing. We continue to have repeat customers that stay with us each and every year. We truly appreciate their business. As anyone in this industry can tell you, repeat customers are a great way to gauge how well you are doing in providing your services that you offer. After all, if they're not pleased, they won't be back.
The guide service has continued to be very busy again this season. We've added a new guide and also added several destinations to choose from. We're always striving to add new waters, and this season we've added some rivers in GA and NC to the mix. These are great smallmouth trips, and some even hold very nice trout. Our TN waters have been producing well this year, especially when you consider the hot, dry summer that we've been having. Most of our waters that we guide on are tailwaters. This really helps keep the temps and water levels in a fishable condition. Some of the freestone streams have really been hit hard by the dry conditions. The freestone trout have a rough life at times. We give them a break during these conditions. The last thing they need is to be stressed out in hot, low water streams.
The striper run is in full force again. They continue to be a very popular target species on the Hi. They are also very good to eat. Surprisingly good in fact. It also comes with a bonus knowing that he can't eat any more trout if you're eating him. It's a win-win for everyone, except for the striper of course.
Well, I guess that's about it for the update. I can't think of any more breaking news from our little part of the world. Cindy, Mark and Johnny...hope that gets you guys caught up. It's good to hear from you and thanks for keeping in touch. I know you can't get to the Hi as often as you would like to. Hope this little fix will help and look forward to seeing you guys again soon. Cheers!
The fishing has been great all year long and the water temps have remained in the 50's. This is impressive given the run of scorching hot days that we've had recently.
We are all pleased with the results of the first ever Delayed Harvest season that began last year. This is a special regulation season consisting of artificial only and catch and release only through the winter months. This gives the fish time to grow and to disperse before the harvesting begins in the spring. It seems to have worked very well. The fishing this year has been very good by all accounts. We like to think that it helped and did exactly as planned.
The fly shop is having its best year ever. We've been very busy all season and have added a few new items to our inventory. We now carry Outcast fishing rafts and pontoons. We also added Waterworks-Lamson reels. We're very pleased to offer these new products as they are both known to be top-shelf gear in the fly fishing world.
The cabin rental business has also been in full swing. We continue to have repeat customers that stay with us each and every year. We truly appreciate their business. As anyone in this industry can tell you, repeat customers are a great way to gauge how well you are doing in providing your services that you offer. After all, if they're not pleased, they won't be back.
The guide service has continued to be very busy again this season. We've added a new guide and also added several destinations to choose from. We're always striving to add new waters, and this season we've added some rivers in GA and NC to the mix. These are great smallmouth trips, and some even hold very nice trout. Our TN waters have been producing well this year, especially when you consider the hot, dry summer that we've been having. Most of our waters that we guide on are tailwaters. This really helps keep the temps and water levels in a fishable condition. Some of the freestone streams have really been hit hard by the dry conditions. The freestone trout have a rough life at times. We give them a break during these conditions. The last thing they need is to be stressed out in hot, low water streams.
The striper run is in full force again. They continue to be a very popular target species on the Hi. They are also very good to eat. Surprisingly good in fact. It also comes with a bonus knowing that he can't eat any more trout if you're eating him. It's a win-win for everyone, except for the striper of course.
Well, I guess that's about it for the update. I can't think of any more breaking news from our little part of the world. Cindy, Mark and Johnny...hope that gets you guys caught up. It's good to hear from you and thanks for keeping in touch. I know you can't get to the Hi as often as you would like to. Hope this little fix will help and look forward to seeing you guys again soon. Cheers!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Clinch River Brown
Rocky, our Clinch River expert, had a client nail a big brown on a guide trip today. It measured 21" and weighed just over 3.5 pounds. Good job guys!
Give us a call to book your Clinch River trip today!
Give us a call to book your Clinch River trip today!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Fishing Report
Hiwassee River
The Hi has been fishing great all season. The only thing that seems to change is what the preferred dry fly is from one week to the next. Currently, the isonychia's rule. We have been fishing these with great success, catching good numbers of 14" fish, including a 16" Brown that fell prey to a good drift. I would use a size 14 or 16. If you get a good drift in holding water they will eat. If you get too far behind on your drift and can't get a good mend without pulling your fly under, let it fish on the swing. They will still eat, it's just not as fun as seeing them eat on top.
The water temps have been holding up better than expected this year. The last one I checked on the upper river showed it to be 58 degrees. That is perfect! We could still use some rain of course, but so far, so good. The fish don't seem to mind.
Tellico River
I haven't done any trout fishing lately on the Tellico. I spend my time smallmouth fishing this time of year and give the trout a break. The higher water temps, along with the lower water levels, really stress the trout. I figure that we could both use a break, so I switch over to smallies. It's a real sacrifice, but I get by...Ha Ha!
The smallmouth fishing has been stellar so far this summer. I went a couple days ago and caught about forty, all on the same popper. Nothing wrong with that. Water temp was 71 on the section of river that I was fishing on. This was in the afternoon, not during my normal prime time evening smallie trips. It's a very special time right now for the smallies. Low water conditions make them alot easier to locate and to sight fish for. They can also spot you too, so stealth is very important. You really have to make that first cast count. If you do it right, they'll come up and crush the popper. That's one of my favorite sounds!
It's only a matter of time before they seek out some deeper water to escape the heat. I think I'll tie up a bunch of crawfish patterns today so I'll be ready to make the switch. Once they get on the crawfish bite in deeper water it's hard to get them looking up again. Especially in this heat. It always pays to have some of those patterns in the box. They can really save the day.
The Hi has been fishing great all season. The only thing that seems to change is what the preferred dry fly is from one week to the next. Currently, the isonychia's rule. We have been fishing these with great success, catching good numbers of 14" fish, including a 16" Brown that fell prey to a good drift. I would use a size 14 or 16. If you get a good drift in holding water they will eat. If you get too far behind on your drift and can't get a good mend without pulling your fly under, let it fish on the swing. They will still eat, it's just not as fun as seeing them eat on top.
The water temps have been holding up better than expected this year. The last one I checked on the upper river showed it to be 58 degrees. That is perfect! We could still use some rain of course, but so far, so good. The fish don't seem to mind.
Tellico River
I haven't done any trout fishing lately on the Tellico. I spend my time smallmouth fishing this time of year and give the trout a break. The higher water temps, along with the lower water levels, really stress the trout. I figure that we could both use a break, so I switch over to smallies. It's a real sacrifice, but I get by...Ha Ha!
The smallmouth fishing has been stellar so far this summer. I went a couple days ago and caught about forty, all on the same popper. Nothing wrong with that. Water temp was 71 on the section of river that I was fishing on. This was in the afternoon, not during my normal prime time evening smallie trips. It's a very special time right now for the smallies. Low water conditions make them alot easier to locate and to sight fish for. They can also spot you too, so stealth is very important. You really have to make that first cast count. If you do it right, they'll come up and crush the popper. That's one of my favorite sounds!
It's only a matter of time before they seek out some deeper water to escape the heat. I think I'll tie up a bunch of crawfish patterns today so I'll be ready to make the switch. Once they get on the crawfish bite in deeper water it's hard to get them looking up again. Especially in this heat. It always pays to have some of those patterns in the box. They can really save the day.
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