There’s been a lot more walking than catching lately. When flows get this low, you find yourself studying every pocket of water and carefully rock hopping your way upstream hoping to find a little deeper run holding fish.
There was some hope with the storms on the 6th and 7th, but the rain really did not help much. Low flow conditions are more than just difficult fishing, they also stress coldwater fisheries, reduce oxygen levels, warm streams, and remind us why the conservation work of the Little River Chapter matters. Our connection to the outdoors and sharing both the beauty and our knowledge with others is also one of the strongest parts of this chapter. Whether it is Trout in the Classroom, water sampling, or helping with the new National Park program, we continue connecting others to the resource we all care about.
Last weekend, we participated in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Adaptive Fishing Program. This event took a tremendous amount of planning, thought, and teamwork. Kudos to Bob Bishop, Sara Bishop, Bernie Malloy, Larry Gilbert, and everyone else who worked so hard to make this a very special day for everyone involved. See Bob’s full article later in the newsletter.
Again, it is the people that makes this chapter great. We are one of the most active chapters around, and that is something to be very proud of. For those of you traveling after Memorial Day, safe travels and tight lines for all!
Kim Emery
President
NOTE: MAY 28 MEETING IS CANCELLED due to the Smoky Mountain Regional H.O.G. Rally in downtown Maryville.
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