Hello all! As you have probably discerned from my posting here, I have an interest in the keeping of native fish. However, this interest is new to me. I actively maintain several of my own tanks, both fresh, and saltwater. I have not maintained any native aquaria though, and would like to do so. Now being with the regulations here, at least to my understanding, it is illegal to keep living specimens of the state's native non game fish, so I'd be keeping game fish, and exploring the waters near here to look at the natives I can't keep. Anyways, I guess I'm really here to learn from the experiences of you all, and hopefully find some people to explore local waters with come warmer weather. Thanks all!
Looking for people to explore with in East Tennessee
Started by
GibsonMotors
, Jan 19 2016 07:20 PM
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Matt DeLaVega
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Posted 19 January 2016 - 07:35 PM
Welcome. Aside from the brutal regulations, you live in an awesome state to see fish.You could purchase nongame fish or go to Kentucky and keep a few fish that are not found in TN. Anyway enjoy the forum and do visit our website.
The member formerly known as Skipjack
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GibsonMotors
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Posted 19 January 2016 - 07:50 PM
Welcome. Aside from the brutal regulations, you live in an awesome state to see fish.You could purchase nongame fish or go to Kentucky and keep a few fish that are not found in TN. Anyway enjoy the forum and do visit our website.
Thank you very much! I have visited the site, and plan on becoming a member within the next few weeks. There's a great big world of fish right under my nose, and I can't wait to get into it!
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Irate Mormon
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Posted 19 January 2016 - 08:26 PM
You should get together with Casper in Chattanooga - he's your Huckleberry!
Plus he's self-employed so he has time for that stuff.
Somehow, some way, Tennessee-ans manage to keep natives in spite of the overbearing legal environment. Don't ask me how they do it.
-The member currently known as Irate Mormon
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Casper
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- Chattanooga, TN alongside South Chickamauga Creek, just upstream of the mighty Tennessee River.
Posted 19 January 2016 - 08:54 PM
Welcome Mr. Motors.
Send me an email and we can work out a chat time.
prizma@aol.com
Casper Cox
Chattanooga, near the TN Divide on BlueFishRidge overlooking South Chickamauga Creek.
Chattanooga, near the TN Divide on BlueFishRidge overlooking South Chickamauga Creek.
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Casper
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- Chattanooga, TN alongside South Chickamauga Creek, just upstream of the mighty Tennessee River.
Posted 19 January 2016 - 10:21 PM
Your fellow Knoxvillian has reshown his presence, though you best get a warm dry suit before being his buddy. Christmas was good to him this year.
Otherwise wait til about April May and wetsuitless July and August in the favored Little River.
Casper Cox
Chattanooga, near the TN Divide on BlueFishRidge overlooking South Chickamauga Creek.
Chattanooga, near the TN Divide on BlueFishRidge overlooking South Chickamauga Creek.
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Casper
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- NANFA Fellow
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- Chattanooga, TN alongside South Chickamauga Creek, just upstream of the mighty Tennessee River.
Posted 19 January 2016 - 10:26 PM
A nice move...
be sure and study up using this fine freebie...
EDITED: updated link provided
http://trace.tenness.../utk_utpress/2/
Casper Cox
Chattanooga, near the TN Divide on BlueFishRidge overlooking South Chickamauga Creek.
Chattanooga, near the TN Divide on BlueFishRidge overlooking South Chickamauga Creek.
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GibsonMotors
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Posted 19 January 2016 - 10:42 PM
Your fellow Knoxvillian has reshown his presence, though you best get a warm dry suit before being his buddy. Christmas was good to him this year.
Otherwise wait til about April May and wetsuitless July and August in the favored Little River.
I'll see what I can do haha
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GibsonMotors
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Posted 19 January 2016 - 10:51 PM
A nice move...
be sure and study up using this fine freebie...
I absolutely would study it thoroughly, however it no longer seems to be available.
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Kanus
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Posted 20 January 2016 - 12:07 AM
I'll chime in and mention that while I live several hours from Knoxville, I make forays to the Clinch and Holston in Virginia right near the Tennessee line. It would be right about halfway between the two of us, if you'd be interested in joining me sometime. I probably won't be getting out until it warms up a bit though.
Derek Wheaton
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#15
GibsonMotors
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Posted 20 January 2016 - 10:06 AM
I'll chime in and mention that while I live several hours from Knoxville, I make forays to the Clinch and Holston in Virginia right near the Tennessee line. It would be right about halfway between the two of us, if you'd be interested in joining me sometime. I probably won't be getting out until it warms up a bit though.
I would indeed be interested! I'd have to agree on letting it warm up a bit.
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Josh Blaylock
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Posted 20 January 2016 - 10:17 AM
I'm going to jump in here too. I'm only 2 hours away from Knoxville. And, if you're wanting to keep non-game fish you'd be best getting a KY and/or VA fishing license and meeting me or Derek. If you want to come to KY, I'm your guy.
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GibsonMotors
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Posted 20 January 2016 - 05:31 PM
I'm going to jump in here too. I'm only 2 hours away from Knoxville. And, if you're wanting to keep non-game fish you'd be best getting a KY and/or VA fishing license and meeting me or Derek. If you want to come to KY, I'm your guy.
Your jumping in is very much appreciated! I'm sure I'll end up collecting around there. I'll be sure to let you know!
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Casper
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- NANFA Fellow
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- Chattanooga, TN alongside South Chickamauga Creek, just upstream of the mighty Tennessee River.
Posted 29 January 2016 - 09:46 AM
http://trace.tenness.../utk_utpress/2/
This is a recent revised link to the wonderful book... The Fishes of Tennessee.
Available for FREE as a 74.6 meg download. Last time i heard a hardcopy was running about $300.
A must for most NANFans, Mr. Motors.
Edited by Casper, 29 January 2016 - 09:47 AM.
Casper Cox
Chattanooga, near the TN Divide on BlueFishRidge overlooking South Chickamauga Creek.
Chattanooga, near the TN Divide on BlueFishRidge overlooking South Chickamauga Creek.
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