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๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–— ๐•ด'๐–’ ๐–† ๐•ฐ๐–†๐–˜๐–™ ๐•ฟ๐–Š๐–“๐–“๐–Š๐–˜๐–˜๐–Š๐–Š ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–— ๐Ÿ“ท
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"Catfishing Places & Equipment"People have asked me where do we go fishing at and what do you use to fish with? My mom s...
08/27/2024

"Catfishing Places & Equipment"

People have asked me where do we go fishing at and what do you use to fish with? My mom started taking me fishing when I was a baby. My mom taught me how to fish, how to bait a hook and how to clean a fish to cook. I wish that my mom was still living so I could take her fishing with me. Mom loved to fish more than anything in the world. We passed the tradition down to both of our girls. I believe Brandy my wife loves fishing more than my mom did. I love going fishing with my wife. Those are some of the best days of my life.

Two of my favorite places to fish for catfish is Cherokee Lake in Bean Station and the Holston River in Rogersville TN. I have two Hank Parker Design Abu Garcia baitcasters mounted on two 7 ft Abu Garcia medium action rods. One is a 24 ton graphite Abu Garcia Hank Parker Design rod and the other is a 24 ton Abu Garcia Vigilante rod. Both reels have 15 lb monofilament. I use a 1 oz egg weight, double barrel swivel and a 1 ft leader with a circle hook. I use nightcrawlers, red worms, shiners and or cut bait (cut up bluegill etc) when fishing for catfish.

I have about 12 different kinds of rods and reels that I use. Each rod and reel has a purpose. Certain ones are used for bass fishing while others are used for trout and panfishing. I used a Zebco 202 pushbutton reel when I was a kid. More fish have been caught on a Zebco 202 pushbutton reel than any other reel in the world.

"Catfishing Success"I caught a few nice size Channel Catfish fishing on the bank at Cherokee Lake across from Cherokee P...
08/21/2024

"Catfishing Success"

I caught a few nice size Channel Catfish fishing on the bank at Cherokee Lake across from Cherokee Park Campground (Taylor Creek) in Morristown.

My fishing equipment I used was a Abu Garcia Silver Max Baitcaster and a Pflueger Trion Spinning Reel. Both reels are mounted on 7' Shakespeare Ugly Stick Lite Pro Graphite rods. Check out the pictures.

I'm so glad that Brandy influenced me to start fishing again. I use to fish in Bass Tournaments and won Lunker Fish in one tournament with a 6 lb Largemouth Bass. Fishing helps me with anxiety and depression plus it helps feed my family.

Git out of the house and Let's Go Fishing! ๐ŸŽฃ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ›ถ

07/27/2024

"Simple Man"

I ain't nothin' but a simple man
They call me a redneck I reckon that I am
But there's things goin' on that make me mad down to the core
I have to work like a dog to make ends meet
There's crooked politicians and crime in the street
And I'm madder than hell, and I ain't a-gonna take it no more....

I've got to get my 1970 Fred Bear Kodiak Hunter recurve bow out and start practicing for archery season. This is a video from last year. I hadn't shot my bow in over 15 years and shot quite well.

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone UHD 4K
Place: Standing In the Gap" At Bulls Gap Tn

"God's Promise"We were fishing the Holston River in Rogersville, Tn after a thunderstorm had come through. A beautiful r...
07/21/2024

"God's Promise"

We were fishing the Holston River in Rogersville, Tn after a thunderstorm had come through. A beautiful rainbow appeared and I remembered what God had said to Noah.

Genesis 9:13-17 KJV

13. I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.

14. And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud:

15. And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.

16. And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.

17. And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth.

Photographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: Rogersville, Tennessee

"Summertime Fishing"I caught a nice 15" Largemouth Bass. It weighed about 1 1/2 lbs. I caught it on a green crawl jig fi...
07/15/2024

"Summertime Fishing"

I caught a nice 15" Largemouth Bass. It weighed about 1 1/2 lbs. I caught it on a green crawl jig fishing Douglas Lake at Leadvale in White Pine Tn.

My equipment I was using was a Pflueger Trion Spinning Reel with 6 lb monofilament mounted on a 2 piece 7' medium action Ugly Stick Lite Pro graphite rod. My lure was a 3" Berkley Green Crawl with a 1/8 oz jig head.

The CagleConcept tip of the day...When it's hot outside 90ยฐor hotter I will fish slowly the shady and shadow areas on the lake where the bass hide to stay cool and feed.

07/05/2024

"I Want To Be Alone"

In this crowd, I feel trapped
Every step feels tighter
Amidst all that exists
I long for solitude

I want to be alone
Under the peaceful night sky
Just me and my shadow
Walking without burdens

The noise of the world feels
In the silence of my heart
I yearn for the tranquility
Lost in this chaos

I want to be alone
Under the peaceful night sky
Just me and my shadow
Walking without burdens

Let me soar
In the gentle clouds
Leave all that binds
I want to feel this freedom

l want to be alone
Under the peaceful night sky
Just me and my shadow
Walking without burdens

I want to be alone
Merge with the darkness
Only in my silence
I find true happiness..

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: Standing In the Gap" At Bulls Gap Tn

07/03/2024

"Ainโ€™t No Grave"

There ainโ€™t no grave gonna hold my body down
There ainโ€™t no grave gonna hold my body down
When I hear the trumpet sound
Gonna get up outa the ground
There ainโ€™t no grave gonna hold my body down


Well go down yonder Gabriel
Put your foot on the land and sea
But donโ€™t you blow that trumpet until you hear from me

Well look way over yonder
See people dressed in white
I know it was Godโ€™s people I seen โ€™em doin right

Oh look way over Jordan
What do you think I see
I see a band of angels and theyโ€™re cominโ€™ after me

Well I goin to the river of Jordan
Bury my knees in the sand
Gonna holler high Hosanna til I reach that promised land

Oh look way over yonder
What do you think I see
I see a band of angels and theyโ€™re cominโ€™ after me

Well meet me Jesus meet me
Meet me in the middle of the air
And if these wings should fail me there wonโ€™t be no other pair...

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung NX2000 20mm-50mm NX Lens System
Place: Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area

06/30/2024

"Relaxing Day At Bent Creek UHD 4K"

Bent Creek begins in Hawkins Co Tn and flows for several miles through Hawkins Co in Bulls Gap TN until it reaches the Nolachucky River in Hamblen Co near Lowland in Morristown TN.

My wife Brandy and I have been walking the old abandoned coal line (BL Line Railroad) in Bulls Gap and we've been fishing Bent Creek that follows the railroad. We have caught Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and more. This beautiful little creek also contains Trout and Catfish.

The fish swim upstream from the Nolachucky River to Bent Creek to spawn and feed. I hope you enjoy this relaxing 3 minute video I put together to help with stress and anxiety. Listen to the sounds of nature.

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone UHD 4K
Place: Whitesburg, Tennessee (BL Line Railroad)

"My Handmade Walking Staff's"I took a limb from a Crape Myrtle Tree (bigger staff) and a White Birch Tree sapling (small...
06/29/2024

"My Handmade Walking Staff's"

I took a limb from a Crape Myrtle Tree (bigger staff) and a White Birch Tree sapling (smaller staff) and turned them into walking staff's for hiking and camping and or a survival situation.

I wrapped the grips with bailing twine for a slip resistant grip. Here's a pictured diagram of how to wrap a walking staff/stick with string, paracord or leather.

Photographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: Bull's Gap, TN (BL Line Railroad)

06/28/2024

"There's Peace Among Nature UHD 4K"

"Bent Creek"

This little body of water is Bent Creek. This beautiful creek flows through 4 different counties. Bent Creek has several variety of fish including trout. We access Bent Creek by walking the old abandoned coal line (BL Line) Norfolk Southern Railway.

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone UHD 4K
Place: (BL Line Railroad) Whitesburg, Tennessee

"Fishing Paint Creek Recreation Area"I caught a 14" Smallmouth Bass on my Ultralight Rod & Reel setup on 4 lb fishing li...
06/24/2024

"Fishing Paint Creek Recreation Area"

I caught a 14" Smallmouth Bass on my Ultralight Rod & Reel setup on 4 lb fishing line. I use a Pflueger Trion ultralight reel with 4 lb monofilament mounted on a 5ft ultralight Ugly Stick Lite Pro graphite rod and a 1/4 oz spinner.

There's nothing like catching big fish with ultralight equipment. Check out my pictures. For more videos check out my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/?si=QSmoXly01mOsAGsb

"Beware of your surroundings"These two pictures I took last Sunday on Father's Day show where I hang my hammock on these...
06/23/2024

"Beware of your surroundings"

These two pictures I took last Sunday on Father's Day show where I hang my hammock on these two particular trees marked in red along the old abandoned coal line (BL Line) in Bulls Gap. Bears have been coming through on a regular basis in the exact same area where I camped out overnight in April. There is bear s**t everywhere.

I remember when I camped out in April that there was a bear that came by my hammock and got water out of the creek in the middle of the night. My hammock was only about 15 feet from the creek. I'll have to take bear spray with me next time I camp out in my hammock.

"Goals"On April 17th I hiked the old abandoned coal line (BL Line Railroad) over 12 miles with a 35 lb backpack. It took...
06/22/2024

"Goals"

On April 17th I hiked the old abandoned coal line (BL Line Railroad) over 12 miles with a 35 lb backpack. It took me about 4 hours to hike stopping about every 4 miles to rest. Not too bad for an old man.

I have plans on hiking the whole 18 mile stretch of railroad that goes from Bulls Gap to Leadvale in White Pine Tn 3 counties very soon. I'm in better shape at 54 year old than what I was in my 20s.

06/10/2024

"Long Black Train"

There's a long black train comin' down the line
Feeding off the souls that are lost and cryin'
Rails of sin, only evil remains
Watch out, brother, for that long black train

Look to the Heavens, you can look to the sky
You can find redemption staring back into your eyes
There is protection and there's peace the same
Burnin' your ticket for that long black train

'Cause there's victory in the Lord, I say
Victory in the Lord
Cling to the Father and His Holy name
And don't go ridin' on that long black train

There's an engineer on that long black train
Makin' you wonder if the ride is worth the pain
He's just a-waitin' on your heart to say
"Let me ride on that long black train"

But you know there's victory in the Lord, I say
Victory in the Lord
Cling to the Father and His Holy name
And don't go ridin' on that long black train

Well, I can hear the whistle from a mile away
It sounds so good but I must stay away
That train is a beauty makin' everybody stare
But its only destination is the middle of nowhere

But you know there's victory in the Lord, I say
Victory in the Lord
Cling to the Father and His Holy name
And don't go ridin' on that long black train

I said cling to the Father and His Holy name
And don't go ridin' on that long black train

Yeah, watch out brother for that long black train
That devil's drivin' that long black train...

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone UHD 4K
Place: Bull's Gap, TN
Song by: Josh Turner

06/01/2024

"The Hangman"

He's been runnin' with the devil and it ain't no lie
Livin' in the shadows of the pale moon light
She's been runnin' with the angels everyone could see
God fearin' church goin' honestly

That silver tongued devil swept her off her feet
Promised her the world just to steal her dreams
He knew it was comin' it was his last night
Lord when they caught him shoulda heard him cry

Good Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
Town folk hollerin' hang 'em up high
Sin is sin in the good Lord's eye
And the hangman's waitin' just to watch you die

Dead man walkin'
Dead man walkin'

He said I didn't do it now that's the truth
Tell me how I could've cause there ain't no proof
Law man said boy we ain't no fool
You're gonna meet your maker at the end of that noose

Good Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
Town folk hollerin' hang 'em up high
Sin is sin in the good Lord's eye
And the hangman's waitin' just to watch you die

Dead man walkin'
Dead man walkin'

Headed to the gallows you could hear him say
Baby girl promise it'll be okay
She begged and pleaded said you have to wait
The law man said girl you're way too late

Good Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
Town folk hollerin' hang 'em up high
Sin is sin in the good Lord's eye
And the hangman's waitin' just to watch you die

Good Lord willin' and the creek don't rise
Town folk hollerin' hang 'em up high
Sin is sin in the good Lord's eye
But you might've got it wrong if the hangman cries

Strung 'em up high swingin' side by side
Devil on the left and an angel on the right

Dead man walkin'....

grapher: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone UHD 4K
Place: Bull's Gap, TN
Song by: War Hippies

05/29/2024

"Railroad UHD 4K"

Run, run, run with the railroad
When their backs are turned

Run for the fences, Riley
When their backs are turned

Follow the railroad, Riley
When their backs are turned

Up over the mountains, Riley
When their backs are turned

Youโ€ฒll find the place you're promised
When their backs are turned

Run, run, run with the railroad
When their backs are turned

Run, run, run with the railroad
When their backs are turned

Run, run, run with the railroad
Get out of their sight

When the engine turns
And youโ€ฒve got to move on
Then you've got to move on at night

Ooooh-ooooh
Ooooh
Not a sound

Ooooh-ooooh
Ooooh
Not a sound
Not a sound
Not a sound..

"The History Of Underground Railroad"

Harriet Tubman is perhaps the best-known figure related to the underground railroad. She made by some accounts 19 or more rescue trips to the south and helped more than 300 people escape slavery. Her life and character are an outstanding example of selfless dedication to freedom and the abolition of slavery. More recent scholarship has found that she made approximately 13 trips, and more significantly her work with the Union Army in the Department of the South resulted in the freeing of far more than 300 enslaved persons.

She was born a slave in Bucktown, near Cambridge, Maryland around 1820 as Araminta Ross. She came to be known by her motherโ€™s name in her early life, Harriet. At age 13 an incident occurred where she tried to interfere with the punishment of another enslaved person. The angry enslavement supervisor hit her in the head with a two-pound weight which fractured her skull and caused her to have black outs for the rest of her life. She married John Tubman, a free black, in 1844. She escaped from enslavement in 1849 and went to Philadelphia where she vowed to return for other members of her family and to help others escape. She made her first trip back to the south after the passage of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 and returned a total of 13 times. Her story is chronicled in Scenes In The Life of Harriet Tubman, published in 1869 by Sarah H. Bradford.

Harriet Tubman is known to have had some family in our region around Troy and Western Massachusetts. In Scenes In The Life of Harriet Tubman the story is told of the rescue of Charles Nalle from arrest under the Fugitive Slave Act in Troy, New York in 1860. Tubman is described as having been present in relation to visiting family in the area.

The rescue of Charles Nalle was a considerable event in Troy at the time. A plaque is now present at the place where the event occurred.

Harriet Tubman went on to be a scout, and nurse for the Union Army in the Civil War. After the war she settled in the Auburn area in New York State and sought to establish a home for the aged for African American former slaves.

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone UHD 4K
Place: Bull's Gap, TN

05/19/2024

"Bent Creek & Amis Mill Stone Dam 4K"

There's nothing more relaxing than to listen to nature and the sounds of a crystal clear creek flowing as the birds are singing in the warm sunshine. I hope you enjoy the video.

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone 4K UHD
Place: Bull's Gap, TN & Amis Mill Eatery

05/16/2024

"Historical Amis Mill Dam 1780"

The Thomas Amis Historic Site (c.1780) and Amis Mill Eater are a destination in themselves. Home of the oldest stone dam in Tennessee, this property was constructed by Thomas Amis in 1780. Capt Amis hosted many famous figures including John Sevier, James Robertson, Andrew Jackson, Daniel Boone, Bishop Francis Asbury, Andre Michaux, and numerous revolutionary heros. The Eatery has 2 decks that overlook the historic dam and waterfall. The old Mill ruins are still standing and witness to an era gone but not forgotten.

The Amis House is a beautiful old stone structure that is occupied by the 5th Generation of Thomas Amis.

Bring your family and friends. Come to the unique and historic Thomas Amis Historic site for a special meal at the Eatery while you walk thru the grounds of Colonial America.

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone 4K
Place: Amis Mill Eatery

"The Rose"Some say love, it is a riverThat drowns the tender reedSome say love, it is a razorThat leaves your soul to bl...
05/08/2024

"The Rose"

Some say love, it is a river
That drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor
That leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger
An endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower
And you, its only seed

It's the heart, afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance
It's the dream, afraid of waking
That never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
Who cannot seem to give
And the soul, afraid of dying
That never learns to live

When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
For the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed that with the sun's love
In the spring becomes the rose....

Brandy Cagle you are my Rose ๐ŸŒน

Photographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: City of New Market, TN

"Baby Godzilla" I came across a Great Basin Fence Lizard and some Killdeer eggs while walking the railroad. The wildlife...
05/03/2024

"Baby Godzilla"

I came across a Great Basin Fence Lizard and some Killdeer eggs while walking the railroad. The wildlife on the railroad tracks is plentiful.

Photographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: Bull's Gap, TN

"My Beautiful Fishing Buddy, Best Friend & Wife Brandy Cagle  " ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŽฃBrandy and I hiked down the old BL Line Railroad. We t...
05/02/2024

"My Beautiful Fishing Buddy, Best Friend & Wife Brandy Cagle " ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŽฃ

Brandy and I hiked down the old BL Line Railroad. We traveled the old coal line and fished Bent Creek. We both caught sunfish and Brandy caught several little small mouth bass. We both had a great time together.

Precious moments and memories that will last a lifetime! ๐Ÿ’‹

Photographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: Bull's Gap, TN

04/28/2024

"The Eagles & Their Nest From The Railroad"

I traveled 4 miles down the old BL Line Railroad coal line in Bulls Gap in the rain to capture some photos and videos of these magnificent birds the American Bald Eagle. I wasn't seen nor heard by the Eagles. I didn't want to disturb the Eagles in any way.

I was completely covered in camo so the Eagles couldn't see me and it was raining so the ground was wet and I could walk quietly on the railroad and through the woods about 300 yards from the Eagle nest. I had my Samsung NX2000 mirrorless camera with my 50mm-200mm NX Zoom Lens to take pictures and videoed with my Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone on UHD 4K. I hope you all enjoy the video I have put together.

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: Bulls Gap, Tennessee

"Today's Plans"I'm going to hike about 6 miles down the old BL Line Railroad that starts in Bulls Gap and I'm going to t...
04/26/2024

"Today's Plans"

I'm going to hike about 6 miles down the old BL Line Railroad that starts in Bulls Gap and I'm going to take my Samsung NX2000 camera and zoom lens to capture a couple of Bald Eagles and their nest that I stumbled upon several weeks ago.

I will have to be very quiet and I'll wear my camo so they can't hear or see me. Their nest is located to the right of this picture out of sight. There's a couple of ponds and Bent Creek that runs under the railroad that the Eagles use for food and water also the nest is surrounded by 100s of acres of fields.

Photographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: Bull's Gap, TN

04/25/2024

"Paint Creek Recreation Area"

This is a beautiful and great place to take your family to picnic. Paint Creek has picnic tables and grills to cook out on. You can also fish, swim (when it's warm), hike and or just to relax. This creek is filled with trout, bass and panfish. When you go back out on an adventure look for Paint Creek Recreation Area in Greeneville Tn on Google maps and let your adventure begin.

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: Paint Creek Recreation Area

04/20/2024

"There's A Storm A Brewing"

I ran into a small thunderstorm about 8 miles down the old BL Line Railroad old coal line near Fish Hatchery Road in Morristown. I was prepared to set up a shelter using my poncho and walking stick. I have over 40 years of experience in survival skills. Thankfully the storm passed over and I continued my adventures on the railroad.

I encourage everyone if you suffer from depression and or anxiety consider getting outside take your cellphone and capture moments outside like taking pictures of the trees, flowers, birds, sunsets etc and before long you will forget about everything that brought depression and or anxiety to your life!

God bless you all. I'm Lynn Cagle with "CagleConcepts Outdoor Adventures." Follow me on YouTube for more outdoor adventures.
https://youtube.com/?si=VMybcmsoW4OmKayo

Videographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: Bulls Gap, Tennessee

"Adventures On The BL Line Railroad"I hiked 10 miles on the old abandoned BL Line Railroad coal line with a 25 lbs backp...
04/20/2024

"Adventures On The BL Line Railroad"

I hiked 10 miles on the old abandoned BL Line Railroad coal line with a 25 lbs backpack. I traveled from Bulls Gap to Hamblen County near Fish Hatchery Road in Morristown.

I came across several Kingsnakes and Blacksnakes sunbathing while walking the railroad as I posted in the previous post about Kingsnakes on the railroad.

Check out my adventures on the old abandoned coal line. I'm preparing for an 18 mile hike on this railroad that goes from Bulls Gap to White Pine at Leadvale near Rankin Bottoms. It will take me 3 days and 2 nights to travel.

Photographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: Bulls Gap, Tennessee

"Eastern Kingsnakes On The Railroad"I was walking on the old BL Line Railroad coal line in Bulls Gap and I came across a...
04/20/2024

"Eastern Kingsnakes On The Railroad"

I was walking on the old BL Line Railroad coal line in Bulls Gap and I came across a 5 foot Kingsnake that I thought was a Rattlesnake because it was coiled up and rattling it's tail like a Rattlesnake. This is a defense mechanism that the Kingsnake uses against predators when it's irritated. I came across about 10 different Kingsnakes and Blacksnakes while walking 10 miles on this railroad.

Kingsnakes are large-bodied snakes with adults randing from 36 to 60 inches in length. They are powerful constrictors.

The โ€œKingsnakeโ€ name refers to the fact that other snakes, including venomous species, are a principle food source for the Kingsnake. They also eat rodents, lizards, birds and eggs, and turtle eggs.

โ€œChainโ€ Kingsnake is another popular name for the Eastern Kingsnake. The belly has scales partially colored in the same color as its dorsal bands to create the chain effect.

The Eastern kingsnake is mainly terrestrial and active during the day. They like to hide under things. In the summer months individuals may be found moving at night. They are often found near or around water.

Like all snakes, they give off a smelly musk when captured by a predator. They will also vibrate their tail which can sound like a rattle in dry leaves.

Kingsnakes have a tolerance to the venom of native venomous snakes

Kingsnakes have smooth dorsal scales and a shiny appearance. The typical Eastern kingsnake is black-bodied with thin yellow to pale bands all the way down its body, forming a chainlike pattern. There can be a variance to the pattern in the width of the bands as well as the color, sometimes almost white.

Kingsnakes are good to have around your property because they will keep your property free of mice, rats and other venomous snakes. They are the king of snakes.

Photographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Place: Bull's Gap, TN

"CagleConcepts Outdoor Adventures"I went on a 10 mile hike on the old BL Line Railroad (coal line) with a 25 lbs backpac...
04/18/2024

"CagleConcepts Outdoor Adventures"

I went on a 10 mile hike on the old BL Line Railroad (coal line) with a 25 lbs backpack yesterday to mile marker 8 of the railroad.

While hiking the railroad I came across about 12 snakes that was sunbathing on the tracks. There were Black Snakes, King Snakes and a Kingsnake that made the sounds of a Rattlesnake. I have pictures and videos of my adventures on the railroad that I will be posting very soon.

Thank you all so much for your support of my photography.

04/11/2024

Depression is no joke. After two years I'm back from the fire!

"Back From The Fire"

Way down in the water
Way down in the hole
Way down in the water
Far away from any soul

I'm coming back from the fire
Crawling back from the shame
Coming back from the fire
And I burn you down, burn you down

Boy, you found trouble
Your time come around
'Cause I run with the devil
When the sun goes down

Back from the fire
Crawling back from the shame
Yeah, I'm coming back from the fire
And I'll burn you down, gonna burn you down

Yeah
Back from the, back from the
Back from the fire

Burn you down
I run with the devil
I'm back
Back from the, back from the
Back from the fire

Way down in the water
Way down in the hole
Way down in the water
Far away from any soul..

Photographer: ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–Œ๐–‘๐–Š๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–•๐–™๐–˜ ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Š๐–‘๐–†๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š ๐•ป๐–๐–”๐–™๐–”๐–Œ๐–—๐–†๐–•๐–๐–Š๐–—
Equipment: Samsung Galaxy A51 cellphone
Editing: Snapseed, Lightroom & PixaMotion (bringing still photography to life)
Place: Bull's Gap, TN

"Feeling Good About The New Me"I've NEVER allowed anyone to take a full body pictures of me for almost 30 years until no...
04/11/2024

"Feeling Good About The New Me"

I've NEVER allowed anyone to take a full body pictures of me for almost 30 years until now.

I lost a total of 130 lbs in about 8 months due to extreme depression. That's been over a year ago.

Since going from 275 lbs to as low as 146 lbs I've been able to maintain 150 lbs for over 6 months. I'm feeling good about the new me not only physically but mentally as well.

I'm in the best shape of my life and I'm 54 years old. I was able to hike with a 40 lb backpack for almost 9 miles on the abandoned railroad here in Bulls Gap with only 3 stops on the way. I'm planning on a 18 mile hike of the abandoned railroad very soon that will take 3 days and 2 nights. Stay tuned..

Thanks everyone for their prayers for me and my family. God is working in the situation that brought on the depression in the first place.

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