Dale Hollow Reservoirstraddles the line between Kentucky and Tennessee. It’s a huge reservoir and famous for its fishing, particularly its smallmouth bass fishing. On a slow fishing day in 1955 this old artificial lake produced the world record smallmouth bass of 11pound, 15 ounce. Smallmouth is one of my favorite fish and I’ve been aware of … Read more
I’m constantly asked why I’d want to “waste time” trout fishing anywhere other than around home. Sure, trout fishing at home is remarkable. But it’s not so much about the catching for me as it is the experience. And a chance to explore a new piece of water with fly rod in hand never lets … Read more
April 5, 2013 Granny and I arrived in Kentucky yesterday for a four day visit with good friends John and Betty Reesor. The Reesors were once customers of mine at the fly shop in Jackson Hole but have turned into great friends. This visit to Kentucky is one we’ve been trying to schedule for a … Read more
The snow melted faster than I can ever recall this week. Our yard was completely covered five days ago. The pictures show the snow yesterday around noon and then sunrise this morning. Truly amazing how fast it went. It’s forecasted for 57º today so I think other than snow banks along the driveway the snow … Read more