My rule is that I do not "name names" on smallmouth creeks, no way, no how. They can't take the pressure. Stocked fisheries like the Caney and the Elk are somewhat different - I'll mention the river but rarely a specific access point. Example - with Caney I'll talk about upper, middle, and lower river but that's about it. Reservoirs are similar - I'll mention I fished Old Hickory and may mention specific areas or creek arms ("Drakes Creek"), but not specific spots.
I do think it's a legitimate concern that the Elk is now getting publicity in the way the Caney used to, before the badly overcrowded conditions motivated a lot of people to look for somewhere else to fish. It may be about time to start thinking about some harvest regulations on the Elk, especially on the browns, to preserve the fishing opportunities there in the face of the increase in pressure that may be coming.
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