In the South we are guilty of thinking of fly fishing as either trout or saltwater. There’s a few specialty groups that search for striped bass largemouth or bluegill. However in the darkest recesses of the fly world there is the musky crew. This incredibly discrete group of anglers typically travel to eastern Tennessee or […]

Delayed Harvest is an amazing time for new anglers to get out on the water. All the fish are stocked and usually stack up in certain holes which can new anglers gain experience because repetition is key. Getting Started We pride ourselves in keeping the shop stocked with products at different price points because money […]

Ready to chat fall flies and great water? Shorter days and cold air is always good news for fishermen in the Southeast. As a shop based in Alpharetta GA we have a diverse customer base and we are always trying to help you catch more fish. In this blog we will do a quick recap […]

Tying your own flies is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an angler. Often your first fly looks more like a fuzzy meatball but as you progress you learn proportions dubbing loops and how to make the perfect parachute. Another common trend in fly tying is to get comfy using the same materials […]

Fall is right around the corner.  Yes we’ve almost made it through the last of the humid days of summer.  The changing temperatures will for sure get the trout active and searching for their next big meal!  October brings the opening of North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest (DH) streams.  Our friends to the north have about … Continue reading "Fall Fly...

Still putting walleye in the boat despite being a holiday weekend. Turned out to be a beautiful evening with walleye in the box. The walleye bite has been good recently and they really cooperated with the great weather we’ve been having. Things are starting too cool off a little bit and the fishing should remain […]

Fall is a magical time in the Southeast. The summer heat and humidity take a backseat to shortening days and cooler temperatures. While most of Atlanta is marching north for Nature’s stunning display of season changes we as anglers need to take advantage of this season. Listed below are some are some our thoughts on […]

Had to work for them today but had 4 walleye total. Kept two eaters let the others go. Night trips coming soon to beat this heat if your interested let me know.

No Rain? Wow?. If you have been looking to get some walleye without getting rained on this may be your chance. A few mornings are available on Blue Ridge Lake as well as afternoon and evenings on ers Lake. Shoot us a message or email for availability.

At the time of this writing our stream levels are flowing nicely.  Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms have helped immensely in keeping our flows up this year so far.  It is getting hot though.  Higher air temperatures will inevitably increase water temperatures as we continue deeper into the summer.  Keep this in mind when … Continue...

As I write this article in early December old man winter has been playing peek-a-boo with us lately.  Just a short while back we had temperatures in the teens.  The other day we were in the 60-degree range.  Hard to tell if he’s ever going to arrive.  I’m certain though that he’ll be right around … Continue reading "The Cold and Family Outings" Th...

The beauty of Fall has now left us as well as the crowds on the streams.  Old man winter is perhaps right around the corner.  This should change your approach to trout fishing as they will no longer be feeding on the surface.  Keep in mind that we cannot be careless about the clothing we … Continue reading "Wintertime Fishing" The post Wintertime...

I like to promote Georgia in most of my articles but it’s hard to deny the outstanding work of the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission when it comes to their delayed harvest (DH) trout fishing program.  Our friends to the north have about seven times more streams and ponds set up for DH fishing.  Their … Continue reading "Fantastic Fall Tr...

Terrestrial Time in North Georgia August is a great time of year to throw those big ole nasty dry flies.  About anywhere you go to up here in North Georgia big dries will work from the smallest streams to even the Toccoa Tailwater.  Look to be casting hopper patterns beetles Letort Crickets and the biggest … Continue reading "North Georgia Fishing...

We are one of the oldest and most reliable Blue Ridge fly fishing guide services in Georgia. Floating and wading our streams and rivers 7 days a week and 52 weeks per year being closed only on Easter and Christmas. Our Guide/Outfitter permit allows us over 4 500 miles of fishable water in the Chattahoochee National … Continue reading "Fly Fishing...

According to WSBTV around 5:20am is going to be the best time to hit the lake. The post Wednesday May 8th appeared first on All Day Fishing.

Schools Out This Week! Hey Gang – It’s Fall Break!  It’s a great week to get out with the kids for a day of fishing.  I have Monday (9/17) Tuesday (9/18) Thursday (9/20) and Friday (9/21) open this week.  The weather is going to be cooler after the remnants of Florence pass through – come […] The post Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Bass Fishing Report: 9/12/...

The Lake Lanier Fishing Report  for September is to look for change in the pattern. The weather will begin to cool off and the pattern will change quickly. Fishing has been all over the place on Lanier the past few weeks. Been some good days and some tough days. Looking forward to some cooler weather. […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report Septem...

Open Dates I would love to show you the patterns I have found up North this week – give me a call and let’s go! August 27 28 and 29 is what I have open this coming week.  For September I have: 4 5 11 12 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 […] The post Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Fishing Report – August 26 2018 appeared first on Jimbo On Lanier.

Open Dates Please get with me soon if you would like to get in on this hot summer fishing! Following is a list of my upcoming open dates –  August: 7 8 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31  This is a great time to take the kids on a Spottail […] The post Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Fishing Report: 8/2/2018 appeared first on Jimbo On Lanier.

Lanier is has been a little over full pool and the water temperature is climbing into the upper fifties quickly. The water clarity is all over the place but more on the clear side. As expected the stained areas are a little warmer.. April is a big month on Lanier for striped bass. The […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report April 2025 appeared fir...