Hey All;

Answers to license questions: you will need a NC fishing license and a $10 Trout Permit. The license can be purchased online at [url=http://www.ncwildlife.org:b9b97]www.ncwildlife.org[/url:b9b97] or by phone at 1.888.248.6834. Fees as follows:
1 day - $10+ Trout Permit
3 day - $15+ Trout Permit
Season - $30+ Trout Permit
If fishing the GSMNP ( our planned Hazel Creek boat trip) EITHER NC or TN fishing license will work - no trout permit req'd. So, it will cost either $35 (3-day+1-day+trout permit) or $40 (Season+trout permit) to fish. The smart way to do this is to buy a season license (which is good for one year from date of purchase) and we will have next year's Fish-In a week earlier - that way one license will cover both events!

Looks like the Redwood Lodge will not be the headquarters for the Fish-In; only four of us reserved rooms. No problem, however. I'm researching available motels, cabins, and campgrounds in the area and will start a new thread later today with that info.

TL,

Dave