Traditions- the Smoky Mountains are full of them, and if you’ve been following iTrip’s blogs on Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg TN, you’ve probably already figured that out.
With 800 miles of “gin-clear” mountain streams to fish in, it’s seemingly inevitable that fishing would, not only be a Smoky Mountain tradition, but also a favorite pastime for both locals and tourists alike.
There’s fly fishing, spin fishing, and plain, old-fashioned fishing (galore) in the Great Smoky Mountains. But, for most fishing enthusiasts, it’s the tournaments that remain the gold standard in the Great Smokies.
Speaking of tournaments, the 11th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is back in the Great Smoky Mountains this fall. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, through Sunday, September 26, 2010. On Saturday, the fishing will begin at sunrise and it will end at 4 p.m. Sunday’s fishing will also begin at sunrise, but it will end at “2 p.m. or 30 minutes before daylight, whichever comes first.”
As with most fishing tournaments, 2010′s Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament has prizes, drawings and many other perks- including $500 for the largest trout, $500 for the smallest trout, gift certificates, trophies, and amusement park passes.
If you’re planning on being in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg to attend the 11th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament, you can register in person at Rocky Top Outfitters, via their online form, or by phone.
For tournament rules and regulations, and how to obtain a non-resident fishing license, please visit the Rocky Top Outfitters website.
The tournament isn’t the only thing you’ll have to look forward to in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN however; let’s just call it a bonus. Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons in the Great Smoky Mountains- visitors will be in awe as they watch the autumn colored leaves descend gracefully from the pale-blue sky. So, why not give yourself and your family a fall vacation to remember?
iTrip.net has several gorgeous Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge cabin rentals for you and your family to enjoy while taking a break from the breath-taking beauty (and fishing) that awaits you in the Great Smokies!