Lanier is full as it can get right now. Good news is it is clearing up very well and the water temperature is climbing into the mid  sixties.  Topwater time is here and the fish are looking to eat. Spool up a seven foot medium heavy  Abu Garcia Veritas spinning rod paired with a Penn […] The post Fishing Report May 2024 appeared first on Catching...

Perspective can change the way we view see our local trout streams and lead to more effective conservation efforts.

This warm weather has got the bass moving up looking for a place to spawn. The Spotted bass are around 8 to 16 feet around rocky banks and points. Were seeing Largemouth bass up cruising in the pockets. The lakes we’ve been on the most in March have been Lake Blue Ridge Lake Chatuge Lake...

Fun trip with Rick Dodd from Asheville NC. The bite was good today. The big ones are starting to eat!! Rodney Donald The post Lake Hartwell Crappie Fishing Report March 30th 2024 appeared first on Lake Hartwell Fishing Guides.

Crappie Fishing is starting to get really good. The water is warming up and the fish are feeling good and going to the brush piles making it easy to target them. You need to get out here while they getting is good. Lake Hartwell is taking off!!! Rodney Donald The post Lake Hartwell Crappie Fishing Report March 28th 2024 appeared first on Lake Hart...

Any great morning trip with Hank from Arizona. This Lake Hartwell fishing is really heating up. Let’s get you out on the lake. Rodney Donald The post Lake Hartwell Crappie Fishing Report March 27th 2024 appeared first on Lake Hartwell Fishing Guides.

Had a great trip with Jason and Matt from Dacusville South Carolina. Crappie fishing is on fire right now! Rodney Donald The post Lake Hartwell Crappie Fishing Report March 4th 2024 appeared first on Lake Hartwell Fishing Guides.

It’s that time of year when you are sitting around at work and you know it’s a pretty day outside and all you can think about is going fishing. Well for me it doesn’t have to be a pretty day any day fishing beats a day at work. With that being said Spring is just...

Learn how to dissect mayfly caddis and stonefly hatches to experience some of the best moments in fly fishing.

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

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.

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

It’s that time of year again! The next several months will be Hot for Crappie fishing. Dates are starting to to fill up Let’s get you out there. Rodney Donald The post Lake Hartwell Crappie Fishing Report February 4th 2024 appeared first on Lake Hartwell Fishing Guides.

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

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

Moving into the month of December the top water bite declines and the bottom is where you need to have your nymph. Do not be afraid to continue with a dry dropper setup as the water is still low and clear but mindful that you need to consistently work the bottom by adding and removing … Continue reading "December 2023" The post December 2023 appea...

Teaching kids about fly fishing doesn't have to be difficult. Use these tips to find more trout fishing success with young anglers.

The striper fishing on Lake Lanier is falling into the Winter patterns. The bait is thickening up in the creeks and the stripers are following them. Live bait will be hard to beat in December.  The baitfish are now moving into the creeks in very large schools as mentioned. Some of these schools are […] The post December 2023 appeared first on Catc...

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