Go beyond the basics and fill your fly box with these essential fly patterns to maximize your productivity on the water.

The early signs of Spring are showing up now! The Daffodils are blooming the Herons are nesting and we had a couple of days in the high 60’s last week to get us primed! I am sure we’ll have a couple more returns to winter but this far into February they are general […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-February 9 2024 appeared first on Ca...

These Stonefly patterns are a must for every fly fisherman's fly box. Learn when and where these flies are best to throw.

The Best Caddis Fly Patterns to fill your fly box with. Dry Flies Nymphs and Emergers are must haves for all fly fishermen.

Lanier is at 1070.27 (-.73 feet below full pool) with water temps at 48-51 degrees. The main lake is clear and gets a slight stain as you get above Brown’s Bridge and up into the south lake creeks.  Once you are above the Hwy 53 bridges or half way back in the south creeks then […] The post February 2024 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report appeared...

These Mayfly Fly Patterns are must haves for any fly box. These flies imitate every mayfly life stage: nymphs emergers duns and spinners

Sorry about no report last week? I got an invitation to a wedding and since my daughter was going to be the Bride I accepted! All of this occurred in Baton Rouge so I was away for most of the week. For the record I did manage to sneak away and get in a few […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-February 2 2024 appeared first on Captain Mack's....

The best places for trout in North Georgia from a North Georgia Fly Fishing Guide. Best trout fishing in Blue Ridge Dahlonega and Helen.

Winter continues its icy grip on North Georgia however there is a light at the end of tunnel!! By The middle of next week we should see temperatures back into the middle or even high sixty’s! Of course there is a tradeoff it will be a soggy warm up. In north Georgia in February you […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-January 19 2024 appeare...

January is generally a month of change and January ’24 looks to be living up to that standard very well. We had a big rain dump  last Tuesday followed by a couple of moderate days and another round of storms arrived Friday. The bad news is last weeks weather looks to be mild compared to […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-January 12 2024 ap...

Blue ridge lake Temp 48 Level-18ft Clarity 12ft Feb typically brings our coldest temps of the year. These cold temps will drive fish deep to more stable water temps.This time of year I tell everyone find the deepest fish you can find and target those fish. Walleye hate light and love to lay in […]

ers Temp 49 Level full to -6 ft Clarity 8 ft Feb typically brings our coldest temps of the year. These cold temps will drive fish deep to more stable water temps.This time of year I tell everyone find the deepest fish you can find and target those fish. Walleye hate light and love […]

Temp 52 Clarity 3 ft Level – 4ft er’s has been fishing pretty well. The walleye are not schooled up but in small groups holding near the bottom on points and humps. Look for them under spots and stripers as well feeding on injured baits. Early morning and just after dark are the […]

temp 53 level -6ft clarity 7 feet Even in cold weather fishing can be rewarding. Understanding fish behavior during the coldest times can be enjoyable. Vertical fishing is key for walleye—using spoons jigs minnows and soft plastics presented directly in front of the fish. Triggering a reaction strike requires subtle movements compared to the aggres...

Temp 52 Level  down 16.5 ft Clarity10ft Walleye Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you can’t catch fish.  In fact if you learn how fish act in the coldest times of the yr it can be a lot of fun. Vertical fishing is the name if the game for walleye. Spoons jigs […]

Temp 59 Level -4ft Clarity 8 ft The never ending turnover has finally finished and the lakes fishing pretty good. The walleye are holding near timber and on humps in 50 to 70ft of water. Precise vertical presentations are a must or your gonna be in the trees. Heavy spoons jigs or live bait rigs […]

Lake Blue Ridge Temp 57 Level -16ft Clarity 12 ft Walleye bite continues to be consistent as the temps and lake levels fall. We are in the sweet spot now cool water and steady weather make for good morning feeding patterns. We have seen some really nice fish in the 23 to 24 […]

The lake level is 1064.42 (6.58 feet below pool) water temps are 49-53 degrees and water clarity is clear on the main lake to a slight stain in the backs of the creeks. This January will be like the last few years with small bait being the key to catching numbers of fish. Downlines on […] The post January 2024 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Report ap...

Ok I am through goofing off at least for a little while lol! I’ll be starting off the new year with a bang as we will be broadcasting Captain Mack’s Epic Outdoors beginning Saturday January 6th. We’ll be on from 4 to 6 am on WSB 750 AM or 95.5 on the FM side. I […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-January 5 2024 appeared first on Captain Mac...

Understanding Modern and Advanced Streamer Fly Fishing Techniques to catch trophy trout.

Lake level is 1071.73 (.73 above full) and water temps are 71-73 degrees and water clarity varies from clear on main lake to stained farther north in the river systems and the backs of the creeks.  The striped bass spawn is winding down and the fish are moving back south out of the river systems […] The post May 2025 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing Re...