Lately I have been suffering from too much work and not enough fishing. Instead of allowing it to slowly affect my attitude, I decided that if I can’t go fishing as much, I can at least still think and write about it. With that in mind, I’m going to work on some new articles over the next few weeks. For many of you, I will most likely be repeating old information. However, at least some of you will hopefully find something useful in what I will share that can improve your skills and help you catch more fish.
Some will be brief articles that simply highlight one key point while others will focus on broader subjects. Mostly I will discuss trout fishing in moving water but may touch on other areas as well. If you have a specific area or subject you would like me to address, please send me an email or leave a comment here, and I will see what I can do.
I'd be interested in hearing your strategies (lines, flies, setups, etc.) for Smallmouth Bass in east TN.
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ReplyDeleteI could probably do that. Are you talking mostly about running water or lakes as well? Also larger rivers like the Holston or smaller streams like the Little Pigeon and Little River?
David Knapp
I'm interested in whatever you have to offer. I really like the smaller wadable water myself, but I think I have that pretty well figured out... for the most part. I've fished the Little Pigeon a lot with a fair amount of success back when I lived in Knoxville. I guess your approach to tackling slightly larger water like the Holston or French Broad would be of most interest. I don't suspect I'll try and tackle any reservoirs for Smallies anytime soon, but I'll likely be going after Spots soon with Bill from the "Fishing Through Life" blog... so anything that might be applicable there would be cool. Thanks for fielding my request. I'm looking forward to reading.
ReplyDeleteWhats your favorite rod? Why? Where is it best used?
ReplyDeleteWhat about fly line. Whats the deal with all those types of line? Does it really matter?
What time of day is best to fish? Where are the fish in the stream?
Lungs, just so you know, the fish are wherever I decide to cast in the stream...just saying... :D
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in fly selection. I have a basic knowledge of whether to use nymph, dry or terrestrial, but I'd like a synopsis of when to use which patterns in mountain streams (trout).
ReplyDeleteAlso interested in smallmouth fly patterns, techniques and (most importantly) where to find fish. Trout seem much more predictable to me.
--Matt
(I was referring to the smokies for the mountain streams, and lakes and rivers for smallmouth in/around knoxville)
ReplyDelete--Matt
Matt,
ReplyDeleteThats a great topic which I plan on attempting to address in pieces as I go...
Thanks for the suggestions!
David Knapp
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