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Old 11-21-2015, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kickapooh View Post
Good to hear. I'm from Knoxville but have heard good things about the fishing there by the steam plant. Are the skippies there yet? I have heard that access has been somewhat restricted going up to the outflow which kind of sucks but I would imagine they could still be caught by the barrier if the water is warmer than the main river. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I've done better further away from the barrier than closer for skipjack. Last year wasn't a good year for skipjack, but year prior to were good.

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Originally Posted by thehick176 View Post
Has anyone heard if they are going to open the canal back up? There used to be a sign that said it will reopen in 2016 but that sign isn't there anymore.
Wouldn't hurt my feelings if that barrier magically disappears if you know what I mean lol
I think the barrier will be a permanent structure.
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