The Nolichucky River
holds a strong population of Smallmouth Bass, some fish exceeding
four pounds. The river also contains populations of Musky and Trout.
These fish can be taken on fly or light tackle. If you are
interested in enjoying adventure and solitude on a wild river this
is just what you're looking for.
After your first day
of smallmouth fishing you can look forward to relaxing at our deluxe
riverside camp with unlimited fishing following dinner. The cook
tent, with dining table and chairs, provides a gathering place for
meals, fly tying, and relaxing. The meals are excellent, consisting
of traditional entrees prepared to your liking. The sleep tents
comfortably accommodate two anglers. Our guests sleep on sturdy
aluminum cots with therma-rest pads. Our campsite also has a
designated area private from the camp with a portable toilet unit.
Float trips are
limited to eight anglers, with a minimum of four. We start our float
trips at 7:30am on day one and finish at 4:30pm on day two. Our camp
is leased to ensure privacy.
The Holiday Inn in
Erwin, 423-743-4100 TN is only 5 minutes from the put-in for day one
and is the most convenient place to stay or meet us on your trip.
Nolichucky
Overnight Gear List
Appalachian Angler
will provide dry bags for your clothes and an ammo container for you
valuables and toiletries. Any gear you do not have will be provided
for you. Please advise us of your gear needs before the trip date.
Recommended Tackle:
The recommended fly tackle for smallmouth includes a 6 or 7 weight
rod, 8 ½ to 9 feet in length. The reel should have a quality drag
system, with at least 100 yards of 20lb Dacron backing and a weight
forward floating fly line. Sinktip line may also be used in
subsurface streamer fishing.
Flies include:
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Captain Frank's
Popping Bug, sz 4-6
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Bett's Popping
Bugs; chartreuse, white and other assorted colors, sz 4-6
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Maddam X; yellow
sz 4-6
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Whitlock's Sculpin;
black, olive, sz 4-6
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Whitlock's Diver
Frog sz 4-6
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Whitlock's Hopper
sz 8-12
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Clouser's Sculpin
sz 4-6
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Clouser's Silver
Shiner sz 4-6
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Clouser Minnow;
chartruese & white sz 4-6
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Murray's Lead Head
Helgrammite sz 4-6
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Dragonfly Nymph sz
8-10
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Yellow Dahlberg
Diver sz 6-8
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Muddler Minnows;
white marabou,
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Leech patterns;
black, olive
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Wooley Bugger
patterns; brown, black, olive, etc. sz 4-6
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Hickey Condor;
blue, chartreuse, orange sz 8
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Floating Damsel
Fly Patterns
Spin and casting
tackle should include light to medium action rods and 6-8 lb test,
line with extra spools. Braided lines and fluorocarbon in the 6 to
12 lb range are also recommended.
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Rebel Crawfish;
small and medium
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Black & Gold
Rapalas; #5, #7
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Black & Silver
Rapalas; #5, #7
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Rebel Pop-R's;
small
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Heddon Tiny
Torpedo; small, large
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Finesse Worms; 4-6
inch, assorted bass colors
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Small size spinner
and buzz baits
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1/0 and 2/0 offset
worm hooks
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1/16, 1/8, 1/4 oz.
bullet weights
*Appalachian Angler
will be happy to provide any and all gear needed.
