Holston River

With the spring fishing quickly approaching there is a presentation that many fishermen forget about and that is the top water bite. There is probably no presentation that can be more fun during the spring time than fishing over the top of bass that are nearing the spawn or... read more

With the spring time months nearly upon us its time to look at the most important key to finding fish during the spring months. Yes, there are many ways to be a good spring time fisherman, but one thing stands out among the others and that is to cover water. Nothing will help... read more

By request of one of my readers I thought I would attack my thoughts on the location of the “biggins” during the cold weather and most of the winter months. I must first admit that location for big fish seems to change on a yearly basis, but their habits bring you to the right... read more

As we progress through winter the one constant that will change your fishing location and bait selection will be water temperature. Nothing going on with the elements will change what you must do to catch a fish will be more prevalent that what is happening to the temperature... read more

This is me (Captain Judy Helmey) in the sixties trying to fix my Gray Marine gas slat head six engine! When this engine was delivered to our house it had an exhaust pipe that stuck straight up about three feet above the engine. Daddy brought it from the army surplus store.... read more