Reelfoot

Reelfoot Lake is an incredible natural lake in West, TN. Formed by the New Madrid Earthquake in 1812, Reelfoot is extremely shallow and very wide. Shallow is a bit of an understatement and considering the number of stumps I hit at full throttle with the lodge's boat I may be seeing a bill for the damages sometime in the near future. While the fishing wasn't gang busters I did catch one of the largest bass I have hooked in years and hanging out with my family is always a plus.

There's a reason for this sign. Fish there and you will find out why.

Gene Larew and Strike King make it happen again



A rain soaked heron making the most of our panfish leftovers.



Uncle Johnny putting another one on the stringer.



Uncle Mike with a nice bass that fell victim to a spinner bait.




The aftermath of an overly aggressive bowfin meeting up with my uncle Mike.



West Tennessee Sunset

South Holston Ho-Down

Dark Rise Fishing Legion members took a mid week trip to the famed South Holston River for a few hours of this and that. The South Holston is one of the best trout streams in the south but its future is marred by didymo which is an invasive algae that reminds one of a serious head cold. Help stop the spread of didymo by washing your boots in bleach and make sure your next pair is felt free!

Beauty and the Beast
A nice brown and lots of didymo!

Johnsky getting overly excited.



Your standard bow.



Glove off handoff!



A pinkish rainbow that sure looks like a "cutbow" to me.




The "trouser trout".



Brown Midge, Brown Trout





Yes, I think it's art. Yes, you should buy this print for your home.