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Fish, Streams, and Rock n Roll

Fish, Streams, and Rock n Roll. 13 Watersheds. 2,115 miles of streams, ranging from elevation 874ft to 6,643ft.. A few are closed due to Brook trout restoration or water supply. 67 species of fish in 1957.

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Fish, Streams, and Rock n Roll

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  1. Fish, Streams, and Rock n Roll

  2. 13 Watersheds • 2,115 miles of streams, ranging from elevation 874ft to 6,643ft.. A few are closed due to Brook trout restoration or water supply.

  3. 67 species of fish in 1957 • Ex. Silverside, minnows, perch, suckers, topminnows, lampreys, sunfish, bream, sunperch, shad, sculpins, bullhead catfish, temperate bass, livebearers, drum, trout. • (dlia.org)

  4. 3 Trout • 1. Brook-only native trout, once present in most streams above 2000ft. Virtually eliminated by logging and competition from rainbow and brown trout.

  5. Brook • Restoration is in progress and certain streams are being made Brook Trout only streams. Protection has been relaxed recently.

  6. Brook trout

  7. Rainbow and Brown Trout • 2-3. Introduced from the western U.S and Germany to take the place of dwindling Brook populations. Much hardier species. (competition)

  8. Rainbow

  9. Brown Trout

  10. Threats to fish • 1. Acid precipitation • 2. Exotic species • 3. Global warming • 4. Changes in terrestrial biomes

  11. Fishing Regulations • Valid TN/NC fishing license, yr round daily, limit: comb. Of 5 rainbow/brown/brook trout ,7 inch minimum.

  12. Reg. • 1 hand held rod, artificial lures only, single hook, some streams are closed.

  13. Types of angling • 1. Fly Rod-dry, wet flies

  14. Types • 2. Ultralight spinning (2-6lb), spinners, spoons

  15. Book Resources • 1

  16. Resources • 2

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