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Title: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: Platypus on April 16, 2010, 15:41:41 PM
Guys looking for your opinions of the Rivers Way set up, if any of you have an opinion on it.  Their water, the concept etc.  I have limited time to fish, like most of you I would assume, and thought this might be a worth while investment for my fishing time. 
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: patrick_msl on April 16, 2010, 16:45:29 PM
Well worth the money....not to mention its for a good cause. My 2 cents worth.

-Patrick
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: croaker on April 16, 2010, 20:47:15 PM
Yep.

Good folks, good access to our water and helps a grand cause.

croaker
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: Stuart R. on April 16, 2010, 21:41:38 PM
Knox, the guy that runs it is a great guy. Stop in and talk to him I think you will agree.

STU
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on April 16, 2010, 22:29:26 PM
Y'all give me the money and I'll join and take you as my guest ;D
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: troutist on April 22, 2010, 15:03:12 PM
It is definitely worth it.! The lodge is great and the adjacent private water is excellent. Just as important is that Knox, the mgr, runs this program with the highest professionalism. Of course, don't forget, that this program benefits kids in need. That was a good suggestion to stop by and chat with Knox - its worth your time....

Paul W
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: flatlander on April 22, 2010, 15:06:49 PM
Do they still limit access to 5 rods at a time?
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: red-haired-boy on April 22, 2010, 16:49:19 PM
Quote from: Flatlander on April 22, 2010, 15:06:49 PM
Do they still limit access to 5 rods at a time?
I think it is 6 rods which gives everybody plenty of space. People renting the lodge have first access (if memory serves.)
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: flatlander on April 22, 2010, 18:55:45 PM
Quote from: red-haired-boy on April 22, 2010, 16:49:19 PM
Quote from: Flatlander on April 22, 2010, 15:06:49 PM
Do they still limit access to 5 rods at a time?
I think it is 6 rods which gives everybody plenty of space. People renting the lodge have first access (if memory serves.)

Do the 6 slots fill up pretty quickly on weekends?
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: red-haired-boy on April 22, 2010, 19:37:27 PM
Quote from: Flatlander on April 22, 2010, 18:55:45 PM

Do the 6 slots fill up pretty quickly on weekends?

I think they do, often from the lodge. Renting the lodge is also a really good deal (especially mid week.)

Having worked with/for nonprofits for years I can tell you that Riversway is very well run and if I were in the position to make a donation to them I would with out reservation (I have volunteered there.) Think of the fishing as bonus for supporting a great cause/organization.
Stuart
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: River Man on April 22, 2010, 20:08:33 PM
Well worth the money.  I have never been there and not been able to fish because of too many people....plus.....nice boat ramp.
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on April 22, 2010, 20:19:01 PM
Quote from: troutist on April 22, 2010, 15:03:12 PM
It is definitely worth it.! The lodge is great and the adjacent private water is excellent. Just as important is that Knox, the mgr, runs this program with the highest professionalism. Of course, don't forget, that this program benefits kids in need. That was a good suggestion to stop by and chat with Knox - its worth your time....

Paul W

So I can fish the "PRIVATE" adjacent water with a membership?
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: red-haired-boy on April 22, 2010, 20:52:24 PM
My experience is that guy won't call the cops on you if you are with River's Way (they ask you to wear a tag thing to prove it) he may say hi.
Board- http://www.riversway.org/about_us/board_of_directors.php

Also you can go to http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/990finder/ and find any nonprofit's tax return.

For questions like who owns the land talk (it is owned by a private charitable foundation) talk to Tom or Knox (contact info on their site). If you're talking about other property then I would think the county clerk would be a good place to check.

I know others have raised questions about them so I'll answer it strait- River's Way is legit charity who does good work helping kids.

As a fisherman your issues are not with them but with other property owners. In fact they are helping the fishing by creating the South Holston Fly Fishing Festival.

Stuart
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on April 22, 2010, 21:47:24 PM
Quote from: red-haired-boy on April 22, 2010, 20:52:24 PM
My experience is that guy won't call the cops on you if you are with River's Way (they ask you to wear a tag thing to prove it) he may say hi.
Board- http://www.riversway.org/about_us/board_of_directors.php

Also you can go to http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/990finder/ and find any nonprofit's tax return.

For questions like who owns the land talk (it is owned by a private charitable foundation) talk to Tom or Knox (contact info on their site). If you're talking about other property then I would think the county clerk would be a good place to check.

I know others have raised questions about them so I'll answer it strait- River's Way is legit charity who does good work helping kids.

As a fisherman your issues are not with them but with other property owners. In fact they are helping the fishing by creating the South Holston Fly Fishing Festival.

Stuart
I don't really have any issues at this point, but I am curious about some things. BTW, how is having a South Holston FF festival helping the fishing?
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: Rivers Way 1 on April 22, 2010, 22:06:10 PM
Knox here from River's Way. I surf this site accasionally and happened to run into this thread. First, I'm flattered that many of you think so highly of RW. It's a special place and I'm honored to be a part of it. Second, rarely will anyone not be able to fish because of the 6 rod limit. Our neighbor has been reasonable and tensions at this point are not evident. All fishing club memberships are tax deductible and like others said go directly into supporting RW. We work with over 2000 youth annually from the Bristol area in many capacities, mainly with school groups. Our goal is to use adventure-based programs to help our kids reach higher levels of self-efficacy (self-awareness, resiliency, etc). We are able to do this because we see the majority of students once every 2 weeks throughout the school year....... I just happen to be a fly fisherman, so the combination of a wonderful job and location on the SoHo is beyond ideaal...... The Festival that we're hosting is coming up in June and I'm about to start getting the word out. This event does in will in fact be beneficial to the SoHo and surrounding trout waters because many stewardship/ecological topics will be covered: Dydimo, spawning habitat, TU programs, as well as several other socially-conscious programs such as Proj. Healing Waters and Casting for Recovery. Truly a feel-good event with a ton of info for the seasoned angler, too! Thanks, Knox Campbell   
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: bugman on April 23, 2010, 07:43:27 AM
Tom and Knox run a grand program at River's Way.  Recently while I was there to fish I had the opportunity to observe Knox working with some local high school kids on the rope course.  Knox and Tom do a wonderful job with our youth that visit their complex.  Heck, I can barely climb a set of stairs much less suspended ropes, but I wanted to participate after hearing the whooping and hollering of those kids. 

The only hang-up I have is Knox uses beads when he fishes, but that is another subject.
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on April 23, 2010, 09:55:10 AM
Are you a member Bugman, or does the "private" access you already have give you enough water to fish? :angel: >:D
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: bugman on April 23, 2010, 10:17:37 AM
I did join at River's Way, because I have come to appreciate and get to know Knox and the work they do.  Contrary to popular belief I don't have carte blanche when it comes to access from the other side, nor do I expect to.   
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on April 23, 2010, 10:29:35 AM
Just so everyone knows, none of my questions or comments here are about the work Knox or Rivers Way does. They appear to be a very good organization. My concerns and fears are for the ever decreasing access to public fishing rights.
Title: Re: Soho Fishing and Rivers Way, is it worth it?
Post by: Platypus on May 01, 2010, 07:23:15 AM
Thanks for the input guys, I am heading up that way next week and hope to meet up with Knox and take a look at the operation.