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Trout Fishing
I find that as I’m out on the water or anywhere that fly fishing might come up in conversation, I’m consistently running across people who have a lot of incorrect assumptions about my favorite pasttime. And it just so happens that there’s just not really a whole heck of a lot to write about regarding…
Chattahoochee Tailwater Water temp: Mid 50s Phil Sharpe of Fly Box Outfitters in Kennesaw said that he and some clients have had good luck with wooly buggers, prince nymphs, hare’s ears and pheasant tails. “Buford Dam is only generating two to three hours each night, so the water is low,” Phil said. He suggests more…
The summer of 2006 is turning out to be extremely hot and unusually dry…. not exactly the kind of weather conditions that one dreams about for trout fishing. But, the hotter the air temperature, the better trout fishing becomes on north Georgia’s Lake Burton. In fact, because trout fishing can really heat up on Lake…
Flying Ant Recipe Hook: TMC 100 (Sizes 12-22) Gaster (Back “Ball”): Black Superfine Dubbing Wings: Dark Dun Hackle Tips Thorax: Brown Dry Fly Hackle Head: Black Superfine Dubbing Fishing Tips Although terrestrials (ants, beetles, grass hoppers, crickets, et cetera) are available year around, they are most prominent during the warm summer months. Those same pesky,…
Chattahoochee Tailwater Water temp: Mid 50s Chris Scalley of River Through Atlanta said that summertime is when the ‘Hooch really stands out above the rest because of its constant cool temps. “Thirty miles downstream of Buford Dam, it’s still no warmer than 58 degrees,” Chris said. Chris also noted that the fish will really be…
We ducked under blowdowns, pushed our way through rhododendron thickets and crossed a trout stream four times, but finally, after 50 minutes of walking, wiggler tops popped and cricket cages opened. As lines begin to wet and move down swift cur- rents into knee-deep pools, three teenage boys — and their fathers — reminded me…
Chattahoochee Tailwater Water temp: Mid 50s Duane Stalnaker said that the hatches on the ‘Hooch below Buford Dam are dwindling down, but that there are still a few caddis and blue-winged olives flying around. If there aren’t enough of those hatching to make the trout look up, don’t hesitate to tie on a nymph. Duane…
Stimulator Hook: Size 6-12 Underbody: Dubbing Overwing & Tail: Elk or Deer Hair Rib: Gold or Silver Wire Hackle: Dry Fly Matched to Size/Color Head: Dubbing w/ Palmered Hackle Bead Head Pheasant Tail Hook: Size 8-24 Head: Gold Bead Tail, Thorax, Wing Case & Legs: Pheasant Tail Fibers Rib: Gold or Silver Wire “I…
For trout fishing tips, visit <www.RabunTU.com> To add to the enjoyment of a day on the stream with a fishing companion, you can “score” each other’s falls (note: a lone angler is neither capable nor qualified to score his own falls). Falls are scored on a scale of 1 to 10 points. The angler with…
Chattahoochee Tailwater Water temp: mid-50s “We’ve been having a good blue-winged olive (BWO) hatch that is more prevalent than it has been in the past,” said Chris Scalley. He said you can match the hatch by tying on a BWO from size 16 all the way down to a tiny 24. Parachute Adams and comparaduns…
Trout Recipes
Crockpot Crispy Wild Turkey 1 whole turkey I pound butter divided in half 1 tbsp thyme 1 tbsp rosemary 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp black pepper Pat the turkey dry with one or two sheets of paper towel. Slather the entire turkey with half the butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with thyme and rosemary.…
Smoked Rainbow Trout Dip It won’t be long before stocked rainbow trout from hatcheries are filling Georgia’s trout waters. Whether you catch your trout or buy some at a grocery store, this appetizer will be a hit at your next family meal or party. 8 oz. smoked rainbow trout filets 6 oz. unsalted butter, softened 1…
Ground Venison Christmas Stuffing If you are looking for a great side dish for your Christmas dinner, impress your family with this venison take on stuffing. 1 pound ground venison 1 stick butter 1 chopped zucchini 1 large onion, chopped 1 tbsp minced garlic 2 tbsp sour cream 1 can cream of mushroom soup…