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West prong, Little Pigeon River
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:08 am
by Chief1600
Almost at dark last night, near the Ramsey Cascade trail head. I was the only one on the river, daughter said it was too cold for her. 7 foot, 5 weight bamboo, 7 1/2' 5X leader, #14 Blue Quill. Took a 9 1/2" Rainbow on the first cast, then a 10 1/2" about 20 minutes later. Beautiful fish, both returned to the stream for someone else to enjoy.
It was so quiet, almost a spiritual thing. This is why I keep coming back.
Re: West prong, Little Pigeon River
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:25 am
by mauso1
It was so quiet, almost a spiritual thing. This is why I keep coming back.
Green with envy
Re: West prong, Little Pigeon River
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:08 pm
by bluebill
Just askin
Where is the lil pigion river???????????
Re: West prong, Little Pigeon River
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:19 pm
by Todd
bluebill wrote:Just askin
Where is the lil pigion river???????????
Tennessee.
Re: West prong, Little Pigeon River
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:49 am
by Chief1600
Todd wrote:bluebill wrote:Just askin
Where is the lil pigion river???????????
Tennessee.
Damn! There goes my private, no one else ever goes there, honey hole! More specifically, we usually fish the Greenbrier area in the GSM Park. Decent access, but not much fishing pressure as you get further up the road to higher elevations. I'm still hoping to get a "Brookie" up there one day.
Re: West prong, Little Pigeon River
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:59 pm
by bluebill
Chief - thanks for all the info but, I do not think I will ever get to Tenn to fish - I will be going to Western Oregon in August and will bring my fly rod to fish for rainbows up to 20" - I fish the larger rivers for rainbows - no browns in Western Oregon by decree of OFW Dept.- but there are brook trout to be had in the higher elevation creeks and lakes - also lots of smallmout bass in the lower elevation rivers
Re: West prong, Little Pigeon River
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:25 am
by Wuluf
I know this is a late reply, but I was compelled by the post. I am from Knoxville, and I love going up in the mountains when I go home. The scenery is amazing, the air smells so clean, and the fishing is challenging and good. The Summer months are great to visit the Smokies, but you have to get up there early. Well worth the trip if you live in Florida and want a break.
I am fishing the Clinch River a few times next week. My In Laws live in Clinton, TN right on the Clinch. Can't wait. I may sneak a trip in to the Mountains if I am lucky.