Something unusual on the River

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11-11-2021, 10:25 AM
bwilso

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Something unusual on the River

Don't know how many Railfans there are out there but I'm sure there are many. Was on the Duck River near Chapel Hill Tennessee Tuesday and saw something i've never seen before. A CSX passenger train in matching livery went by at a pretty good rate of speed. By the time I found my camera a took a picture it was almost two late. Some parts of the country receive passenger service from Amtrac but I was not aware that CSX had their own passenger trains. Any info would be appreciated as I grew up with a railroad dad and still thrill to the sights and sounds of the railroads. This was the highlight of my day (other than getting to get out on the river) as the bite was very slow due to the 53 degree water temp coming from Normandy Res. as they lower the lake to winter pool. Caught five spots and two big Bluegill.
11-11-2021, 04:35 PM
BobC

Real pretty setting and I bet there were some bruisers around the supports of that bridge.
Bob
PS Very nice markings on that bass!
B
11-11-2021, 05:25 PM
DockShootinJack

Great looking scenery. An internet search says that CSX runs 160 passenger trains per day
11-11-2021, 06:21 PM
skeetbum

After all my years driving the roads all over the country, I still pause and enjoy a scene like that. Very nice. I’ve been with my wife over 40 years and our ten best years were spent in Tennessee.
11-12-2021, 07:52 AM
Redge

Cool pic!

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11-12-2021, 08:45 AM
DockShootinJack

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

After all my years driving the roads all over the country, I still pause and enjoy a scene like that. Very nice. I’ve been with my wife over 40 years and our ten best years were spent in Tennessee.

All the more reason to return
11-12-2021, 10:09 AM
bwilso

Actually I have fished the bridge supports many times and only caught one small Spotted Bass. For some reason they do not hang out there or I just can't catchum. However the rock bank to the right of the supports has given up a 17" Smallie and an 18" Largemouth. I catch lots of fish from the Duck River but they run to the small side. That's OK because I go there for more than fish as you can see. Also all the Spotted Bass from this river have vibrant, bold markings and they are also always fat. There is an abundance of natural food as well as clean, cool water.

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Originally Posted by BobC

Real pretty setting and I bet there were some bruisers around the supports of that bridge.
Bob
PS Very nice markings on that bass!
B
11-12-2021, 10:13 AM
bwilso

What is interesting to me is this passenger train was in Chapel Hill Tennessee and there is no CSX or Amtrac passenger service within a couple hundred miles from here. It must have been some kind of private excursion.

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

Great looking scenery. An internet search says that CSX runs 160 passenger trains per day
11-12-2021, 10:22 AM
bwilso

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

After all my years driving the roads all over the country, I still pause and enjoy a scene like that. Very nice. I’ve been with my wife over 40 years and our ten best years were spent in Tennessee.

I will post a better picture from an earlier trip. I have a cabin there so I go often. If I'm after larger fish I go to the Tennessee River but the boaters can make an unpleasant trip. No a problem on the Duck River. Rarely another boat and when there is, you can expect common courtesy, unlike the busier lakes.
11-12-2021, 12:58 PM
Rob206

Great looking spot. :ThumbsUp
11-12-2021, 05:40 PM
Barnacle Bill

Mouth of the James River you might have to reel in real quick to get out of the way of war ships. They won't go around you.
11-13-2021, 04:29 AM
Spoonminnow

The lure you used looks like a hybrid: fatter grub body / Crappie Magnet tail. If so, that's right up my alley!
BTW, thanks for the report, photos and congrats on the nice fall transition catch!
11-13-2021, 07:53 AM
Ketchn

pretty spot for sure and the spot is pretty too ....
11-13-2021, 10:02 PM
Fishfishwish

Fall foliage excursion?

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Originally Posted by bwilso

What is interesting to me is this passenger train was in Chapel Hill Tennessee and there is no CSX or Amtrac passenger service within a couple hundred miles from here. It must have been some kind of private excursion.
11-14-2021, 07:12 AM
BobC

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Originally Posted by Fishfishwish

Fall foliage excursion?

Could very well be. It can be a nice revenue producer for a smaller line. Some of the smaller ones around here have rebuilt steam locomotives and put together some nice fall/thanksgiving and Christmas specials.
Bob
11-16-2021, 12:32 PM
bwilso

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Originally Posted by Spoonminnow

The lure you used looks like a hybrid: fatter grub body / Crappie Magnet tail. If so, that's right up my alley!
BTW, thanks for the report, photos and congrats on the nice fall transition catch!

It's a Charlie Brewer Whirly Bee. It has a spinner attached to the hook shank and has a slow fluttery fall. Everything eats it. It is a little big for the average gill but the big ones can get hooked. The Duck River is full of Rock Bass, Spots, and Smallies, with the occasional Crappie.
11-16-2021, 12:36 PM
bwilso

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Originally Posted by BobC

Could very well be. It can be a nice revenue producer for a smaller line. Some of the smaller ones around here have rebuilt steam locomotives and put together some nice fall/thanksgiving and Christmas specials.
Bob

Good thought!
The line in the photo is actually not a smaller line. It is the main line from Nashville south to Huntsville and it runs many trains a day. The bridge however is a very old bridge with open ties (sleepers) that you can see through. It is real spooky when a train crosses. I am too chicken to stay under the bridge when this happens as I always troll a short distance away. Lord willing I'm going back tomorrow afternoon!
11-16-2021, 07:12 PM
PickwickDam

Thanks for the post. It brings back Duck River memories for me. We lived in Waverly TN for 17 years. Only fished it one time above Columbia, but I fished the last 15-20 miles of the Duck a lot, mostly for white bass and crappie. Once upon a time, on an early spring day, my old fishing buddy and I caught 11 different species of fish there.
11-17-2021, 11:59 AM
bwilso

Wow that alot of different species. We don't have White Bass here and very few Crappie. Wish we did have White Bass, nothing like that fast little dudes.

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Originally Posted by PickwickDam

Thanks for the post. It brings back Duck River memories for me. We lived in Waverly TN for 17 years. Only fished it one time above Columbia, but I fished the last 15-20 miles of the Duck a lot, mostly for white bass and crappie. Once upon a time, on an early spring day, my old fishing buddy and I caught 11 different species of fish there.
11-17-2021, 03:07 PM
Spoonminnow

Charlie Brewer Whirly Bee

My versions:
https://i.imgur.com/BCQZpBC.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cTw88El.jpg?1

Something about those twin tails really set fish off....! Good choice of lure!