Richard H. Simms

Chattanooga

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Contributor at WTVC-TV ABC (Chattanooga, TN)

Journalist and Tennessee River Fishing Guide specializing in trophy catfish and other species.

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Articles

White River 3.0: A trout fisherman's 'Disneyland'

1 week ago | foxchattanooga.com | Richard H. Simms

TOPICS:Trout fishingWhite RiverArkansasBrown troutFishing guideTrout MagnetCatch & releaseEconomic impactApparently it is true, the third time is a charm. At least it is true when it comes to me trout fishing on Arkansas's beautiful White River. Before last week's trip, I had been there twice – once in 2007 and again in 2015.
White River 3.0: A trout fisherman's 'Disneyland'

1 week ago | newschannel9.com | Richard H. Simms

Ed McCoy with a bragging-sized brown trout caught in a designated "catch & release only" section of the White River, downstream from Bull Shoals Dam. In the catch & release sections of river, anglers can only use artificial lures with barbless hooks and all fish must be immediately released. (Photo: ...
Connell wins Alabama MLF bass championship fishing in Tennessee

2 weeks ago | newschannel9.com | Richard H. Simms

Casting along what local anglers refer to as "the long wing wall" below Nickajack Dam, Dustin Connell sets the hook on another fish. Connell ran about 70 miles upriver from Guntersville, Ala. Saturday to claim the 2025 MLF REDCREST Championship title and the $300,000 purse. (MLF Video Screen Grab)
Connell wins Alabama MLF bass championship fishing in Tennessee

2 weeks ago | foxchattanooga.com | Richard H. Simms

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — The 2025 Major League Fishing championship came to a dramatic conclusion Sunday afternoon when Dustin Connell, from Clanton, Alabama won by a commanding margin. In a major surprise however, Connell won the tournament, based on Alabama's Guntersville Lake, by fishing in Tennessee. In spite of one-hour morning weather delay, Connell powered his boat 70 miles upriver from the takeoff point and fished the entire day immediately below Nickajack Dam in Marion County.
Tennessee Hike-a-Thon is now underway

3 weeks ago | newschannel9.com | Richard H. Simms

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — TennGreen Land Conservancy’s fourth annual Hike-a-Thon is underway, taking place during the entire month of April. The month-long fundraising and adventure competition supports the protection of Tennessee’s lands and waters and encourages people of all ages and abilities to get outside for the chance to win awesome prizes. While this event benefits Tennessee nature, participants can adventure and compete from anywhere in the world.
Tennessee Hike-a-Thon is now underway

3 weeks ago | foxchattanooga.com | Richard H. Simms

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — TennGreen Land Conservancy’s fourth annual Hike-a-Thon is underway, taking place during the entire month of April. The month-long fundraising and adventure competition supports the protection of Tennessee’s lands and waters and encourages people of all ages and abilities to get outside for the chance to win awesome prizes. While this event benefits Tennessee nature, participants can adventure and compete from anywhere in the world.
Tennessee Hike-a-Thon is now underway

3 weeks ago | fox17.com | Richard H. Simms

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — TennGreen Land Conservancy’s fourth annual Hike-a-Thon is underway, taking place during the entire month of April. The month-long fundraising and adventure competition supports the protection of Tennessee’s lands and waters and encourages people of all ages and abilities to get outside for the chance to win awesome prizes. While this event benefits Tennessee nature, participants can adventure and compete from anywhere in the world.
Tennessee Hike-a-Thon is now underway

3 weeks ago | chattanoogacw.com | Richard H. Simms

TennGreen Land Conservancy’s fourth annual Hike-a-Thon is underway, taking place during the entire month of April. The month-long fundraising and adventure competition supports the protection of Tennessee’s lands and waters and encourages people of all ages and abilities to get outside for the chance to win awesome prizes. While this event benefits Tennessee nature, participants can adventure and compete from anywhere in the world.
Ooltewah angler claims 4th place in Bassmaster Classic

1 month ago | newschannel9.com | Richard H. Simms

22-year-old Easton Fothergill from Grand Rapids, Minn. was declared the Bassmaster Classic Champion Sunday, earning a $300,000 check for the prestigious win. Ooltewah professional angler Hunter Shryock came in 4th place among the the 56-angler field. (Photo courtesy B.A.S.S.)
Ooltewah angler claims 4th place in Bassmaster Classic

1 month ago | chattanoogacw.com | Richard H. Simms

FORT WORTH, Texas - Hunter Shryock from Ooltewah, Tenn. claimed 4th place Sunday in the Bassmaster Classic held on Lake Ray Roberts in Texas. Although now competing with the Major League Fishing circuit, many once called the Bassmaster Classic the "Super Bowl of bass fishing."The winner of the huge event ending Sunday was 22-year-old Easton Fothergill from Grand Rapids, Minn., who brought in a total of 15 bass for 76 pounds, 15 ounces.