So, I checked over my fishing log for the year, and here is a summary of the year.
Number of trips: 37
Average # of fish per trip: 8
Most fish in a day: 24 (3 times)
Skunkings: 0 (first time ever)
Largest fish: 22" Clinch River Brown
Most Memorable Fish: 19" Clinch Brown on a #18 Sulfur Thorax
Different fishing locations: Clinch, South Holston, Watauga, Hiwassee, Holston, GSMNP
2008 was the best year of fishing I have ever had. Granted, in 2007 I went to Colorado and had some outstanding fishing, all of 2008 was local fishing. I caught more quality fish this past year than ever before. I like to credit the slot limit on the Clinch for that, and I am very excited about this Spring's sulfur hatch on the Clinch. The results of the slot limit should be even more visible.
Until next time....
Tight Lines and God Bless
3 comments:
Looks like you had a great year on the water! That 19" brown on a dry is definitely a big accomplishment... Are you planning any big trips west this year?
I think we have the next Joe Humphreys of TN here. 8 fish a trip on average is awesome. With that being said, you fish some pretty heavily pressured waters, thus making the trout MUCH smarter and harder to hook.
Tyler, THFF
David,
I don't think I will be heading west this year. I am planning on trying for some redfish and sea trout on the fly the last week of April. I am saving up for a horseback back-country Wyoming guide trip next summer. A buddy of mine has done this trip for about 10 years now, and it is amazing.
Tyler,
Thanks for the compliment, but I am far from a good flyfisherman. I have fished with a couple guys who are way better, and David Knapp and Dr. John Emert are a couple of them. My success on the Clinch is the benefit from having access to semi-private property.
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