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The Tennessee Valley Angler


Tuesday: Quick Note

Many of you probably remember the article or “review” I wrote a while back regarding the Bissel Turbo Vac and Temple Fork fly rod. Well, we aren’t going to relive the tragedy that...

Started in The Tennessee Valley Angler • 8 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: miscellaneous
Insane Tactics: Build a fly tying station for under $30

The market is littered today with fly tying stations ranging from just under $100, barely enough to balance a spool of thread, to those costing in the upwards of several hundred dollars. Oh yes, they...

Started in The Tennessee Valley Angler • 8 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: insane tactics, fly fishing, fly tying, fly tying station, home made
Insane Tactics: Building a fly tying station on a budget

The market is littered today with fly tying stations ranging from just under $100, barely enough to balance a spool of thread, to those costing in the upwards of several hundred dollars. Oh yes, they...

Started in The Tennessee Valley Angler • 8 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: insane tactics, fly fishing, fly tying, fly tying station, home made
Rod-Building Update and a Distressing Development

I’m posting a few photos from my latest rod work. I’ve been working on a 9′ 6wt fly rod for my sister-in-law, Gina. She needed a stronger rod for heading out West this year. The...

Started in The Tennessee Valley Angler • 8 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: fly fishing, rod building
Quick Trip Report

Last weekend, Jacqulyn and I began our quest to explore the local small creeks. There are between 20 and 30 decent little streams in our immediate area suitable for wading and/or canoeing. I should...

Started in The Tennessee Valley Angler • 9 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: fly fishing
Let’s see what you got…

Another spring is upon us here in North Alabama, and I have yet to fish. The only thing I have caught thus far is allergies. Oh I have driven by lakes and rivers only to see others out enjoying the...

Started in The Tennessee Valley Angler • 9 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: miscellaneous, fish photos, north alabama, spring
April Fools on Me, Courtesy State of Alabama

Nearly two years ago, I wrote a piece praising the state of Alabama for it’s fishing license policy. The meat of the article complained that Tennessee’s fishing licenses must be renewed...

Started in The Tennessee Valley Angler • 9 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: fishing commentary
Video Review: Fly Fishing The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Some time ago I engaged in a memorable and friendly email discussion with fisherman James Marsh. Turns out Mr. Marsh is a native of Alabama who spent considerable time near my old stomping grounds...

Started in The Tennessee Valley Angler • 9 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: book and video reviews, fly fishing
Rod-Building Update

The nearly-completed handle on my Lamiglas Spring Creek fiberglass fly rod. I currently have five fly rods in various stages of birth scattered across my rod working area. Most of these are to be...

Started in The Tennessee Valley Angler • 9 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: rod building
Fascinating Link Friday

Reed Curry over at The Contemplative Angler is authoring a series of articles on how trout perceive reflected UV light and how this knowledge should affect your fly tying. I’d like to be able...

Started in The Tennessee Valley Angler • 9 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: fly fishing, miscellaneous