Fishing In The Middle of Downtown Gatlinburg!?!

[@cotyloftis6788]

one of my best memories of my late grandfather was on the same river in Pigeon Forge. We were staying at what is now the Creekstone Inn, caught a nice trout right below the hotel and cooked it on the riverbank for dinner. I am sure you can't do that now. He passed in 98, everything in that area has changed since. Thanks for bringing back some good memories Alex.

[@southwestindianaoutdooradv4714]

I love how the guy stocking just chucks them in from way up there! Hahahahaha

[@brnowak_fishing]

Bigfoot sighting by the creeks in downtown Gatlinburg

[@tonyb-50]

😂

[@5.7.0bassin2]

With a pole in his hands

[@jigsandbigs326]

Love seeing ya dive into some multi species fishing man! Trout fishing is a BLAST! You got some really great fish too, not just numbers but some good quality for stockers for sure!!!

[@chrisrus53]

Great video!! I was in Gatlinburg in May of 2021 and wondered how the fishing was. I don't remember seeing anyone out then. What a blast!! Can't wait for our waters in Iowa to open back up.

[@DominicDoanFishing]

Brings me back to my adolescent days fishing the streams

[@bobbywilliams1977]

Little Tip: There is on the street parking for free there by the river on River Rd if you can find it. Usually during the week it's pretty available. Great place to fish year round. Also, below Norris Dam all the way to 2nd Baptist in Clinton is some of the south's best trout fishing. Some of my fav places to go

[@CooperJones777]

You must not have been to the Clinch in a few years. It's nothing like it used to be.

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

This was an awesome video brother. and you are a true gentleman for not scaring away other fishermen. Proud to call you a friend and fellow fisherman! keep up the amazing work , dude👏👏👊🏼👊🏼

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Appreciate it man!

[@roanoke_yak_angler]

Glad to see a cherrywood!!!!. I use two 6' Berkley Cherrywoods with okuma 2000's on them I use for trout fishing(one rigged with micro crank or spinner and the other a micro plastic). I also have a 6'6" medium fast Berkley Cherry wood that I have used for 8 years now as a ned rig rod. Dude your gonna be a trout master in no time!!!

[@maryannegreenslade78]

I think those last three fish you caught were the biggest trout I have ever seen. Congratulations!

[@joespafford6499]

Definitely some irony and fishing under the aquarium, and those are some beautiful fish you caught in that first hole. And then going to that one under the bridge where you just hooked into some good ones. Those are really nice but they were acting all kinds of crazy. Great content as always. And I really enjoy the fact that you are so excited about this new species and fishing for them and learning. I personally use a black a pink crappie jig and I do alright with size and quality

[@JonR35]

Thanks for this! Visit all the time since I'm in Knox. Deff gonna try this

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

Before you know it, you'll have a drift boat floating down the South Holston River trying to trick a 10 pound brown into taking a dry fly LOL! I use to trout fish Gatlinburg back in the 80s, always enjoyed it. Back then there were a lot less people and this time of year most of the businesses were closed..........and you could park on the side of the streets. It was a pretty cool time in Gatlinburg but there's no off season anymore. Go check out below Norris Dam, use to be some great trout fishing and I'm sure it still is. They use to have some big browns and they loved to eat a jerkbait.

[@davidarwood6264]

There's some really big ones below Norris Dam . You need to check the times for when the generators are on. Best time is when they're off. Citico Creek and Tellico are beautiful areas to trout fish there's native Brook trout and they stock also. They stock a few trophy size and albino.

[@billycraighead9814]

Alex It's good to see that you are doing some trout fishing. Now it's time to try the fly rod.

[@staz6530]

We were in that area 2yrs ago. Fished the streams, but no luck. I'm still learning myself. We fished Douglas lake, too. No luck either the lake was down in March! But had a great time🎣

[@dannybarnhill5704]

I’ve been wanting to do that for years. I’ve been all over that area and have seen countless big trout in those waters. Gonna have to go get it done now.

[@Das_Danbino]

It was hard to tell in the video but I read on TWRA website in the on the West Prong it’s a single hook only. Just looking out for you big dog! Love the videos though!

[@AlexRuddFishing]

It was a single hook 👊🏻

[@Fishing4Reel]

Check into the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. There is a park with access to the river there with trout in it. There is an episode of Pautzki bait channel fishing there.

[@c.shoefish]

Awesome video, I know EXACTLY where you were this video. When I was visiting over the summer, I saw a ton of trout in there and was wishing I had a rod with me .. great video bro.

[@brianathern9154]

Trout sure are fun on ultralight gear and spinners. 2 things to try...first is a size 0 or 1 ball bearing snap swivel to cut some of the line twist. Second if they're real skittish then tie on a fly with a small cork float as your strike indicator. I like the old school plain cork over florescent colors. A little more stealth. Blessings brother

[@Redneckrino]

Man that is awesome I have always wanted to fish those streams. Thanks man for the great content 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@mikegardiner3934]

hey Alex! Dude that’s my old past time, catching trout in helen, Ga and NGa streams!! Man, I miss that. I haven’t been in prob 4yrs. The first thing I was going to say is grab a panther martin tiny spinner and you’re in business. Another ole faithful option is a tiny pink worm below tiny spit shot. I love that cause it’s a visual bite !Great vid!

[@scotthurley4967]

Love to smallmouth fish, but that trout fishing is awesome too.

[@Das_Danbino]

You passed the MONEY SPOT. Go to the below the bypass right before you get into G-burg. It’s every cast. 20+ inchers in there.

[@sicariofishing]

Im flabbergasted that you havent bagged one to take home yet. You definitely got on them biggs at the end!!!!! Loved these trout vids that you've put up.

[@AlexRuddFishing]

It’s delayed harvest right now 👊🏻

[@sicariofishing]

@@AlexRuddFishing that makes a lot of sense. My bad dude. Either way I'm still enjoying the videos. Thanks, and God Bless.

[@Thats_That_Dude]

That’s crazy! I posted a video of catching Trout in the same area. We had a great time! Great video!

[@X2PowerBatteries]

Such a fun adventure!

[@ericbaxter3487]

You should see the bears that roam those creek banks towards the upper end , & thats hilarious how they throw those trout in when you have these people that freak out bc you dint wet your hands when handling a trout.

[@DavidWilliams-tr1yx]

Gatlinburg has some great trout fishing 😊

[@cherokeetackle2412]

That line twist and loop on your spool is giving me anxiety 🤣🤣🤣 you need to check out the Cherokee reservation trout derby.

[@tain4x4]

There’s a lot of good smallmouth fishing up there too.

[@matthewmaples7094]

Gets fun further downstream when you get a mix crowd and start wrecking smallmouth and trout in a kayak and you would be surprised at what trout will hit lol but yes its amazing plus trout fishing keeps your finesse game strong for the upcoming bass fishing season

[@biblebeltfishing]

U gotta get over here to OLD HICKORY outside Nashville.

[@grandpacurls]

Should try some micro jerk baits for trout. Definitely a fun way to get aggressive bites

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Sounds fun! Can’t use them in these creeks but other places around me I’ll try it.

[@HittingDries]

Bro on God I thought you were wearing waders till I seen you crawl down and seen you had on sweats😂 Good job on them rainbow trout!

[@BenHolliday1]

Apart from flies, my two best trout baits are roostertails and trout magnets with an indicator (small cork).

[@dalereed658]

Love the video, your a quick learner. For me if I could only use one bait for trout, it would be a black roostertail.

[@JoshCrouse95]

AnglerUpWithBrant was just there doing the same thing all the way from Pensacola lol I gotta go try it out, I’ve never fished for trout

[@bluebullbt]

You caught some nice ones!

[@SneakerShow24]

When I was in Gatlinburg I watched the fish truck park on a bridge over a creek and shoot the trout off the bridge into the river. It’s hilarious how they stock fish down there 😂 but the trout survive so we can’t complain

[@WildWill-mg8po]

As many times as I've driven through there, I never knew you could fish that, and they even stock it. I know what im doing next vacation

[@raygissendanner1476]

Alex when are you going to start fly fishing great video looks like you are going too get your leg day in

[@Steve16346]

We call that type of fishing here in pa "bucket fishing". Throw anything that looks like a pellet. Also known as pelletheads. What you need to do is travel up small creeks looking for natives or fish that have been landlocked from high water events that have dropped and kept the fish locked in one area of a ceek.

[@Saber_Outdoors]

I can't believe they threw fish directly in front of you. LoL I got to try this

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Crazy isn’t it?

[@Saber_Outdoors]

Yes

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

Gatlinburg one of my favorite places!!! Also the only other thing more ironic than you fishing below an aquarium is if you had dollar shave club as a sponsor 😂

[@gohphaqurselfeeputhy622]

11:29 try use some mepps inline spinners. I like black w yellow spots on the blade brass body and a black n yellow skirt

[@boosted_serg3278]

Love these types of videos awesome

[@mrfish49el]

That creeks looking pretty good considering how bad it flooded a month ago.

[@Jason_Emry_Fishing]

I’m with you as I call them Roostertails all the time. I call all lipless cranks Rat-L Traps! So much easier to talking about those baits. People follow the conversation better.

[@WhiteTrashTennessee]

They stock only on Thursdays so why are you fishing on Thursday it's against the law in the city limits to fish on a Thursday

[@AlexRuddFishing]

4:49

[@bobschlotterfishing2678]

I know its a bit of a Drive, but you and John need to come out to south East Missouri. Bring the Kayaks and we could spend a few days fishing some amazing Ozark rivers for Small mouth And Large Mouth Bass. Gasconade, Current, Big River, Big Piney even some smaller lesser known, White water, saline creek ETC I will even put you both up at my place... Nothing better than Fishing Friends and Food...

[@AlexRuddFishing]

That sounds fun!

[@5.7.0bassin2]

They can be right in the wide open and they blend so well

[@bmiller8255]

Alex, you need to come trout fish my river I fish by us all. A 16# Brown has been caught, I’ve seen an 8# caught and we’ve caught a bunch like you are in this video. Also has Smallies and Perch. I’m down for a kayak trip if you’re interested ever.

[@waterdog3978]

I can smell the Corn dogs fudge and airbrush T shirts

[@basslesschap346]

Looks like a ton o' fun Alex, what is the keep limit there ?, a couple of those big ones like you first caught in that last location, would make a hell of a bake, my best Rainbow has been a even 10 pounder, where I lack in bass, I make up in Rainbow skills.

[@AlexRuddFishing]

There’s no keeping them this time of year. When you can keep them I think it’s maybe 2.

[@B.A.Bassangler]

Gotta love chasing Trout with 1 rod and a handful of gear. Come to PA and check out the Youghogheny River. I grew up fishing parts of it; 'Fishing with Ish' channel would probably love to do a video if you asked for a tour.

[@joephilpott7135]

Really enjoyed the video. Yeah rooster tails are great but try a Panther Martin

[@seekhimoutdoors6825]

I was just talking to Josh Sharp the other day about doing some little pigeon river smallmouth fishing. I need to hook y'all up on some 3-5lb trout locally. I have some amazing holes throughout sevier county

[@AlexRuddFishing]

That would be cool!

[@seekhimoutdoors6825]

I needa get with Josh and you guys and I can hook ya up. My little man and I wanted to target something year round, I set in hard on trout fishing learning the hard way until it paid off. Nothing fights like a 3+ on 4 lb test in current...

[@billnelson1214]

Another great place to go is greenbrier park free and not as many people. Plus it is stocked also.

[@matthewirish5755]

Hope you got a spray painted tie die tshirt while you were there. lol

[@AlexRuddFishing]

I’m getting one next time with trout on it 😂

[@matthewirish5755]

@@AlexRuddFishing lol, yes! Ohhh Gatlinburg…

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Well now I know when I go on vaca there to definitely bring a rod that’s where we mostly stay gatlinburg pigeon forge area

[@jefflockhart4077]

Hey Alex I am planning a trip to Douglas lake in May. Is that a good time?

[@bassmedic]

and just a week ago that place was flooded. i always wonder how the fishing is in gatlinburg.

[@kevingreen1915]

Very fun video! Do you have a link for the boots you were wearing? Thanks

[@AlexRuddFishing]

www.tacklewarehouse.com/Simms_Challenger_Deck_Boot_7/descpage-SDK.html?from=ARF

[@gixxer420]

Check out Clinch River very good for trout.

[@thegiant573]

I have never wanted to pay for the extra city fishing licence.

[@AlexRuddFishing]

$15 for the amount of fun a had is worth it in my book. Also if you buy the sportsman package it’s included for the year.

[@AngryChiropractor]

Boiiii you and Brant need to do a collab

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Brant?

[@AngryChiropractor]

@@AlexRuddFishing AnglerUp with Brant is his channel.

[@AlexRuddFishing]

@@AngryChiropractor I’ll check it out!

[@CooperJones777]

...and the trash and nasty garbage everywhere is free! awesome.

[@raygissendanner1476]

I wonder how many of the people that stopped to talk to you even knew that the trout was even there

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Quite a few actually!

[@garydalrymple855]

Time to add a fly rod😁😁

[@CooperJones777]

Or don't.

[@sthaack]

Time to get yourself some chest waders

[@traceybrookd9821]

❤❤😊😊😊

[@adrianstrickland6648]

No fly rod? 🫥

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Just got my first fly rod couple weeks back. Looking fun to learning the ropes.

[@adrianstrickland6648]

@@AlexRuddFishing awesome!! Can’t wait to see a fly fishing video

[@trevorlong2637]

Look up tuckaseegee in North Carolina the trout fishing is amazing there

[@wirefly41]

fishing in Cherokee is better