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Barbless Hooks Increase Your Catch

Posted on October 7, 2016

Barbless Hooks Increase Your Catch Barbless hooks increase your catch rate while on the water. This topic comes up throughout the season. Here are some thoughts to consider in regards to this claim. Why is it most shops around the country still supply predominately barbed hooks? Maybe because tradition has a way of reluctance to change…

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Stewards Of The River Or Pillagers

Posted on September 26, 2016

Stewards Of The River Or Pillagers This short piece is my attempt to increase awareness about problems facing many of our trout waters, in my region as well as many around the globe. Stewards of the river or pillagers address some of these issues facing our resources. In our hemisphere, high summer water temperatures stress…

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Best Trout Fishing Seasons For The Smokies

Posted on June 29, 2016

Best Trout Fishing Seasons For The Smokies I receive an overwhelming amount of calls during the influx of folks on vacation in and around Bryson City during the summer season. The tourist season usually is at the peak of June, July, August, and October. The best trout fishing seasons for the Smokies is at a…

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