Smallmouth on the Cumberland Plateau are coming on strong now. Our weather is always a bit cooler than down in the lowlands so the local fis...

This week is shaping up to be just about perfect. I'll be taking some time to spend with friends and also fish for myself. I don't g...

Spring is my second favorite time of year, only barely edged out by my top favorite, fall. Yes, I love the transition seasons although summe...

So yesterday I realized that I was getting more than a little tired of the cabin fever, as in tired enough to do something about it. So natu...

Just a heads up to those of you who have noticed a lack of posts but we are in the midst of the ice storm of the century here in Crossville ...

Here in Tennessee, we are under a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service. I'm excited as we really haven't experienc...

There is nothing like watching the sun slowly sink out of sight while surrounded by the sights and sounds of the country. The past two eveni...

As far as I can tell, one of the chief disadvantages of winter is the early sunsets. Cold weather is great as far as I'm concerned, ...

As has been the case for the last several months, we continue to receive a lot more rain than we probably need meaning I hike more than I fi...

Earlier this week, I was over on the south side of town and decided to make a run by Cumberland Mountain State Park.  The rumor that the lak...

One of the most important lessons any fisherman can learn is to always be prepared.  As a fly fisherman, it is easy to take this to the extr...

The last few months have been an excruciating roller coaster of hope that repeatedly ends up dashed in rain swollen creeks and rivers.  M...