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Trout Fishing
Ahh January; synonymous with short days, long nights and cold water. But by the end of January the days are getting noticeably longer and we’re over the hump. It’s a wonderful time to get on THE RIVER and treat your “cabin fever,” walk off some holiday calories, enjoy the solitude of the backcountry, study critter…
Unfortunately, by the time this magazine finds itself in mailboxes and on newsstands across the state, many of us will have already floundered our New Year’s resolutions. The lofty goals we set for ourselves — running two miles a day, no more dessert, reading every day — will prove too much to handle, even after…
Chattahoochee Tailwater Report by Chris Scalley of River Through Atlanta Guide Service Ah yes the Winter season. First thing our cabin-bound anglers should understand is that Buford Dam water releases are drawn from the depths of lake Lanier. At these depths, the water temperature is quite warm at this time of year averaging between 50F…
The Griffith’s Gnat, one of the simplest flies to tie, is also a very effective fly. This versatile fly can be fished in many ways: top-water, emerging and subsurface. If you’re looking for a great emerging fly, clip the bottom hackles. You can also skate it across the surface or dredge the bottom. When tying…
My wife and some of her friends from college head to the mountains every fall for “girls weekend,” and Stephanie loves it. They relax. They catch up. They cook. They eat. They laugh. Simply put, they have a great time. But because we got married and went honeymooning in the middle of October, I didn’t…
There are many things that can get an angler’s pulse pumping, and particularly trout anglers here in Georgia. We’re obsessed with anything even remotely related to trout fishing, whether it be as small as a new tool to pin on the vest, a new book or DVD, a tougher, more comfortable pair of waders, a…
Chattahoochee Tailwater Report by Chris Scalley of River Through Atlanta Guide Service “Shooting the ‘Hooch in November? I guess we should start with the fall spawning ritual of the brown trout which will be in peak activity during November and continue through December. During this time browns are congregating around gravel bars throughout the river…
This may come as a shock to anyone who knows me, but frankly, I’m having a hard time thinking about trout right now. My first distraction is that I’m on my honeymoon with my beautiful new bride, Stephanie, which is a very good distraction! As this is being written, we’re on a plane heading toward…
BWOs are generally small mayflies that come off sporadically throughout the day and are a fun dry fly to fish during the cooler parts of the year. Characterized by their olive body and bluish wings, they are loved by trout. They’re effective when a hatch is occurring, but remember to use subsurface flies if no…
HAPPY SECOND TROUT SEASON! The Georgia “delayed harvest” (DH) trout season starts November 1st. After the long, hot, and dry summer we just experienced, it is like having another “opening day.” It gives us the perfect excuse (as if we really needed one) to enjoy the beautiful fall colors while practicing “catch and release” trout…
Trout Recipes
Ground Venison Shipwreck Casserole 1 pound ground venison 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 28-oz. canned diced tomatoes Nonstick cooking spray 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp black pepper 30-oz. pack frozen hashbrowns 4 cups grated cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 400. Set the oven rack in center. Spray 9×13-inch baking…
Cajun-Style Venison Hindquarter This easy recipe is great in the crock pot, and It makes a complete meal. • 1 debonded hindquarter • Louisiana Cajun seasoning • Vegetable Oil • McCormick Au jus Gravy Seasoning (1-oz. dry pack) • Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (1-oz. dry pack) • 1 stick butter • 3 mild Pepperoncini pepper •…
Creamy Garlic Wild Hog Pork Chops A deer hunter told me the other day he had encountered his first feral swine on his property. I asked what he had done with the animal. He said he dug a hole and buried it. “Those things are not any good to eat, you know,” he said. Here’s…