Chattanooga Fishing Reports

Girls Rule - Tammy White and her boyfriend Jared came down from Michigan to visit her Dad up in Bradley County, Tenn. Jared is a pretty hardcore angler, but had never had a taste of Southern Hospitality. He got some today... but the truth is, as Tammy said, Girl more...
Capt. Richard Simms - Chattanooga

Scenic City Cats - Catfish action is strong on the Tennessee River right now. Wayne Rich, a wildlife officer from Jefferson County, Tenn. came down and fished with me Saturday. He and his three sons, Hunter, Chase and Wesley. Hunter caught a 25-pound blue for the b more...
Capt. Richard Simms - Chattanooga

Gar on the Fly and Bonus Big Blue - Troy Basso, a fellow guide and outdoor writer, was kind enough to pay the Scenic City (Chattanooga, Tenn.) a visit yesterday. Troy is a hardcore flyfisherman. He had to cancel out on an April trip for spots, but I told him I felt sure we could have s more...
Capt. Richard Simms - Chattanooga

Big Cats on the Prowl - Up until now it's been a tough year on the Tennessee River near Chattanoga. We've been catching lots of cats, but the BIG fish have been tough to come by. That's changed in the last two weeks. My clients have caught several 20-30 lb. class fish, more...
Capt. Richard Simms - Chattanooga