Thank you Mike. Yes, it is beautiful, not too hard of a rock hop up with good pools on the way. I hope you can make it out for your solo to fish it soon. Thanks for watching and look forward to our August adventure out together.

Thank you checking in and watching. The creek I fished on this day has been on list to locate for quite some time. I finally did that on a previous adventure on the last day just exploring. I only went up a half mile on this day, but plan to take it to the limit the next time I go. I know how to get around the waterfall next time out. Part 2 of this one will be out in a few weeks.

Thank you for watching and letting me share in the group. I like to keep these places a secret as much as the next guy or gal. Those that recognize the spots are just like us. Headed up to the Smokies in August for more of the same. Tight lines!

Thank you for watching and checking in. This is one of my favorite watersheds to fish and camp. The first time I fished it after the storm years back downstream I was amazed how much damage there was to portions of the creek. It completely changed portions of it. It will continue to get better. Tight lines!

Thank you for watching and checking in. Finding a combination of primitive camping along a mountain stream can be overwhelming but have some tips for you specific to NC, but actually can be applied to any state. Check out the states wildlife commission, here is their site www.ncwildlife.org/fishing/trout-fishing-north-carolina. All states with trout fishing waters have something like this. This will show you where to fish, then from their locate a national forest of choice, which are laced with forest service roads and trails. Zero in on that area reaching through Google Maps and the AllTrails app. In NC you can primitive camp anywhere in a national forest where ever you want. The only place with designated primitive camping where you must make reservations is the Great Smoky Mountains. Half the fun is exploring for a day then going back to that perfect primitive spot. Tight lines!

There are plenty of native brookies in these waters. You just need to be stealthy, make a good presentation of the fly and keep moving. The native brook trout live only in the small creeks at altitudes above 3500 ft. On this trip I was fishing at just above 4100 ft. Thank you for watching and checking.