The National Park Service announced that beginning April 15, 2006, the Great Smokey Mountain National Park will open to the legal taking of brook trout for the first time in 30 years.

Poor logging practices nearly destroyed the brook trout population years ago before the park was formed. Officials were able to restore brown trout and rainbow trout populations and fishing for those species has been allowed but it has taken that much longer to bring back the brook trout. Scientists didn’t think all three species could exist together. Brook trout restoration has occured in nearly all of the 700 miles of streams in the park.

Tom Remington

Bob Clouser, famous for his contributions to the fly fishing world, paid a visit to Abingdon Virginia Creeper Fly Shop. He shared stories and tips to the beginners and proficient fly casters. Read more here…..

Tom Remington

This winter’s weather has played a significant role in angling of all kinds throughout much of the U.S. and Tennessee is no different. George Thwaites from the Kingsport Times-News gives us all the low-down on what’s been biting and what’s not and where you can find some good action.

Tom Remington