A major league fishing tournament in rhea county is bringing in anglers from all over and creating an economic boost for the area.

News 12's robyn estabrook has the details.

If you get out on water in dayton, you are bound to see professional anglers.

They are competing in the stage four bass pro tour.

"the first time i have been here i caught four or five fish over six pounds.

It was unbelievable.

This place has some big, big fish in it.

I actually caught a seven pounder two days ago and there are a lot of big ones here."

Anglers say they also enjoy being in tennessee.

Dustin connell/ mlf pro angler "love the mountains up here.

You look around and see all of the beautiful scenery.

This time of year everything is blooming.

Birds are chirping.

It is pretty cool out there when you are on the water you get to see all the scenery.

I love it here."

Over at the rhea county economic and tourism council, they seek out these large events.

Dennis tumlin/ rhea county director of economic development "we have been using lake chickamauga for the last five years as an economic driver for us in the form of tourism, competitive bass fishing.

We have a great fishery.

We chase these events, really about economic development and tourism."

They've seen an increase in tourism over the years.

"i love to see the economic benefit.

It is fun to watch the fishing and so forth, but when i see resaurants full at night, when i see hotels full at night.

I see downtown flourishing with visitors down in the businesses, that is fun for me."

This event is kicking off the start to different activities on the lake.

"we have back to back.

In two weeks we will have a giant high school event about 250 boats will be in town."

The tournament will end on sunday.

In dayton, robyn estabrook, news 12 now.