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One of My Distractions

Here is one of my distractions.

I’ve been hiking in Rocky Fork State Park (in TN, just across the state line) for about 1-1/2 years and I’ve seen this stream that runs through it.  Been scoping it out for a while for fish and have seen plenty, but never fished there because I don’t have a TN license and non-resident licenses cost.a bunch more than resident ones.  But I took the plunge and bought one the other day and fished this stream.

What a joy.  Small, clear, wild and lots of native / wild trout in it.  I used my Tenkara rod because of the over growth and small fish size.  Worked great.  First day out caught 4 fish, hooked but lost 2 more and had lots of bites.  In the park only single hook artificial lures are allowed which is great for fly fishing.  I also crimp the barbs on the hooks to minimize and damage to the fish.

The stream was clear, cool and not a single piece of trash, waste or human pollution around.  Only light paths from the main trail near by (between 0-40’ from the trail) with myself being the only one fishing during my 4 hours there.

Just a wonderful time.  Turns out I’m taking some friends there during “Free Fishing Week” June 6-12.

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