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FISHING LICENSE
You may purchase your fishing license on line at http://www.state.tn.us/twra/.  Be sure to purchase a trout license if you plan on trout fishing.

SALT WATER FISHING

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Captain Cox with a big red fish

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A nice sea trout in 2008

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Captain Cox moves through the flats

For the finest flats fishing in Florida, check out Captain Gary Cox located in Homosassa.  Captain Cox has been a great friend of mine for many years.  He is great guide that will put you on red fish, sea trout, cobia, mackerel, jack, tarpon, and many other species. HE CAN FIND THE FISH in the back country like no one else.

WEST VIRGINIA SMALLMOUTH - THE WORLD FAMOUS NEW RIVER

A childhood friend of mine, Roy Blankenship, has been guiding the New River in West Virginia for 15 years.  He's an excellent fisherman and will take great care of you.  If you want an experience on a world class smallmouth river, Roy Blankenship is your man.  Tell him James Jacobs sent you.

ACCOMODATIONS

Lake Lodges Vacation - Gray, Tennessee
703-489-5246 - cell
 
They have three 4 bedroom homes on Boone Lake, each with pool table, hot tub, full kitchen, and decks/docks with gas grills. The homes are all located in Gray off Oak Grove Rd.

The Carnegie Hotel - Johnson City, TN
click here for a video tour of th Carnegie Hotel
This upscale hotel is close to everthing in Johnson City.

Meredith Valley Cabins - Elizabethton, TN
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Need a great place to stay while in town on your fishing trip?  Meredith Valley Cabins are quality cabins right on the Watauga River.  Most of my clients prefer to stay here.  Their rates are very competitive with local motels that do not offer a fraction of the charm.  Also, check out their Farm House. 

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Peter Shields Inn, Cape May, New Jersey
 
If you want to fish the striper run on the east coast on your trip through New England and you need a great place to stay, be sure to see historic Cape May.  Cape May is a charming Victorian Town steeped in history and filled with quaint shops and fine restaurants.
 

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Cape May, New Jersey.
 
The Pharo's Inn is conveniently located in the heart of the Historic District.  It's a short walk to the beach and the Washington Street Mall.

T-Shirts

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Get a specialized fishing T-shirt.

Local Artists
Vetro Viaggio
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Visit local glass blower James Lang's web site to view his work.  His work can now be found in art galleries across the U. S.  You can order directly from his web site.

"Let me tell you a story..." Dave from Pennsylvania