Jimmy Harris
Senior Member
A lot of us fish the Soque River so we wanted everyone to be aware that gill lice have been found in some fish there. Research is just now beginning to determine how widespread it is but we need to all assume we could be contributing to its spread if we're not diligent about cleaning our gear after we fish there. It's not very well understood how to prevent anglers from spreading it but, for now, we are requiring all our guides and guests to wash their boots and waders in a 10% Clorox solution after a trip. With the summers we've been having and the subsequent stress on the trout, gill lice could be devastating. Plus, we don't want to be careless and see it spread to other streams in the area. Please be responsible and help us protect our resources.
Thank you,
Jimmy Harris
Unicoi Outfitters
Thank you,
Jimmy Harris
Unicoi Outfitters