Brought to My Knees

One of the best things about sports are its rivalries. The back and forth competitiveness of strong adversaries creates peak levels of excitement for the both the combatants and their fans. Examples plucked from history are the Yankees vs. Red Sox, Lakers vs. Celtics, Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier, and Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson. … Continue reading Brought to My Knees →

Conservation Fisheries – Appalachian Native Species

Now THIS was a fun Instagram post to stumble upon. The retro theming really puts it over the top. The brook trout draw you in, but the hellbenders will make you stay. Native species footage is so damn sexy! Admittedly, Lilly & I gotta thing for Smoky Madtoms. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHllSx4RbyJ/ Learn more about Conservation Fisheries' work … Continue reading Conservation Fisheries – Appalachian Native Species →

Disaster, Hostility, & Confusion

Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction in its wake, and the recovery process has created some unexpected tensions within the fishing community. I've noticed a surge of hostility in online fishing groups as people discuss the impact of the storm on popular fishing areas, especially in the Great Smoky Mountains. Anglers are asking what … Continue reading Disaster, Hostility, & Confusion →

Ian Rutter Art

I like to post about things that catch my eye. And recently, my eye has wandered toward the art that Ian Rutter is creating... If you've ever Googled pretty much anything about fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains, you've likely encountered Ian (and his wife Charity's) names. They are longtime guides out of Townsend, Tennessee … Continue reading Ian Rutter Art →

That’s a Little Better

After yesterday's walk in the woods, I awoke this morning hopeful, but not exactly believing things were going to go my way on the fishing front. The water at the campground was still high and fast, so I hopped in the SUV in search of some fishable water. The place I ended up at is … Continue reading That’s a Little Better →