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Trout Fishing
Stocked Streams Because of extreme heat in August, the Lake Burton hatchery had to send their trout to either the Buford hatchery or stock them in the few streams that are still cold enough. “With these heavy recent stockings, there are still lots of trout that can be caught! For example, the Tallulah River in…
Admittedly, I’m not the world’s greatest conversationalist. If we were all movie characters, and the average person’s discourse is in line with a Quentin Tarantino flick, my dialogue would compare to that of Star Wars a la George Lucas. Because of this, I have always been forced to rely on stories in order to seem…
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…
Trout Recipes
In its first year under the Sweet Grown Alabama banner, the Alabama Seafood Cook-Off recently continued its legacy of highlighting Alabama-grown products, especially Alabama Gulf Seafood, with delicious, innovative seafood preparations. With four teams competing for the prestigious win at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Chef Ben Rosen and Sous Chef Walker Hughes of Auburn’s…
Venison Meatballs Deer season will be here before you know it—time to put a dent in all that venison in the freezer. 2-lbs. Venison 1/2-lb. Pork Sausage Romano and Parmesean Cheese 1/2 cup Chopped Parsley 1/2 cup Chopped Onions 1/2 cup Italian Bread Crumbs Tsp Gaslic Salt 2 Eggs Olive Oil Tomato Sauce Start with…
Buttermilk Fried Rabbit Wild rabbit make excellent table fare if prepared correctly, and a little extra effort will take the dish to a new level. If you didn’t put some rabbits in the freezer this past season, you can buy commercially raised rabbit. As a general rule, a cottontail will serve one person. Cut the…