Fished the Elk River in TN. today...

Fishing Fishing Reports
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I took a friend of mine fishing on the Elk River today so he could “unwind” from moving from one home to his new home. Together we probably caught about 30 rainbows/browns. Had a great day and here is a picture of the best rainbow that I caught on a black leech yarn pattern:

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That’s a nice size rainbow.

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Warren -

That should have unwound your friend for sure. Nice fishy.

John

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Warren,

Great Rainbow. Sounds like fun was had by everyone!

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Warren,

Beautiful, what appears to be a streambred? rainbow.

I fished the Elk a couple of times many years ago.
Would you mind divulging what stretch you were fishing?

Also like your rig. Nice Pflueger Medalist and what appears to be a South Bend bamboo rod?

bobbyg

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You’re killin’ me, Warren.
:wink:

Ed

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"Would you mind divulging what stretch you were fishing? I was fishing down from the Tim’s Ford Dam about 2.5 miles. It is an area below where there is now a watercress farm.

Also like your rig. Nice Pflueger Medalist and what appears to be a South Bend bamboo rod? I really like my vintage 1494 Pflueger reels (I have three) and OnePfoot sure makes some great parts for dressing them up! The rod is a Sage Fli 5wt, 8.6" long and a 2 piece. Come fish with me anytime. Just let me know when. Prefer during the work week which gives me the river with less people. On this particular day, we were the only 2 fishing this section and it was great.

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Good Morning Warren,

Thanks for the replies.

I gave my stepson that same rod as a birthday present.
Nice rod for the money! I own two old 1494’s. Can’t beat 'em!

Would love to get up with you and fish that stretch of river.
I’ll pm you later today!

Bob

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Warren,
Nice catch…I used to have access from Mr. Pierce before he sold the property to the watercress farm. Likely the best stretch of water on the Elk IMHO. Caught one of my better browns downstream from Gen. Lowes island. There is a little creek that feeds in from the left (downstream) after you hike the hill past the barn that has consistently held big fish at the confluence year after year.

Are you floating to that spot or has someone granted you access? Just curious…
Regards,
Waders