Mike Dial-Thank you for introducing me to small river and stream fishing on a guided trip several years ago. It was on that trip that I caught my first T.A.R.P, a 10 inch rock bass. You showed me an unbelievable hobby that I hope to enjoy the rest of my life. I can easily say that I'd rather be fishing on a Tennessee stream than doing just about anything else. The serenity, challenge, beauty, excitement, and overall experience are tough to beat.
Thanks also for introducing me to Nick Adams at TN Moving Waters Guide Service. Per your recommendation I hired him last week because my Uncle Mark was coming down from New Jersey and wanted to go fishing. Mark, my Uncle Darryl, and I caught SM of 21.75, 20, 19.5, 19, and 17 inches within a 3 hour span. We were a half inch away from ALL 3 OF US catching a T.A.R.P smallie, and this was Mark and Darryl's FIRST smallmouth trip. I've attached a photo of the 21.75 inch PIG Darryl caught right after lunch as well as Mark's 20 incher.
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I can't say enough about how patient, knowledgeable, helpful, and fun-to-be-around Nick was. Half the day we were catching the infamous "tree-fish" but Nick didn't mind rigging us back up when we broke off.
Good luck in your new job Mike, and Nick, thanks again for an awesome day Friday. Let's do it again for SM or striper later on this year.
James Storie
Hermitage, TN