Event

Trout Unlimited chili cook-off set for Thursday

Anyone wanting to get into fly fishing on a budget might want to attend the annual chili cook-off and equipment sale hosted by the Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

This year’s event will be held on Thursday (Nov. 14) at 6 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Sportsmen’s Association Club House at 2625 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

There will be fishing vests, wading boots, rod tubes and more for sale, along with books about trout fishing.

There will be flies for sale as well, for trout and steelhead, midges, and steamers, wet and dry.

There will be a great selection of homemade chili to choose from and compare, as well as cornbread and desserts.

Water, coffee and iced tea will be offered.

The cost will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 8 and under.