New fly tying video

For most all year around fishing in the southeast it’s always smart to have a great blue wing olive (BWO) bug in your box. Check out the fly tying section for one we’ve seen be very productive in our time on the water.

Frog Hollow 2021 Recap

Yesterday at Frog Hollow we had our annual Gold Rush chapter fundraiser and couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. We had about 35 people show up some; as far away as Rome, GA. All sections of the Chestatee fished pretty good and we even had some shoal bass, brim and a few other […]

Fly tying – Birds – Midges

Summertime is here and as things have warmed up there are a few bug options that lend themselves to productive outings to consider. On wild streams, terrestrials such as beetles and ants are great options to consider. These bugs are crawling along trees that hang over the water and tend to drop in the water. […]

Lovinggood Workday July 10

Let’s help support the Oconee chapter on the Lovinggood project! When: July 10 Where: Lovinggood creek off FS-42-3 Time: 9 to 12 Food provided! Bring your rod for some blue-lining afterwards. Signup sheet available.    

Watch the water temps for trout!

It’s summertime and that means higher water temps. Here’s a great pic of a post on water temps and when not to fish trout.

Frenchie

Remember to check out the “Fish’n” section and under fly tying the Fly of the Month for April. The Frenchie is an all-around great pattern to use in many circumstances. No fly box is complete without a Frenchie. This month Fly Tier Chris Sloan puts his spin on the Frenchie with the Siman Frenchie using […]

April Chapter Meeting Minutes

Call to Order and General Announcements Bill asked those in attendance for ideas of where to meet in June as Camp Gilsson will be unavailable during June and July to Gold Rush meetings. Bill Nelson, Gold Rush chapter President welcomed Gold Rush members and guests to the first “face to face” meeting since last year.  […]

Crayfish Creek Fundraiser

Crayfish Creek Fundraiser    Georgia Trout Unlimited and Appalachian Trout Anglers are pleased to announce the Crayfish Creek Fundraiser. https://chapman-trading-co.printavo.com/merch/trout-unlimited-north-gaIf If you trout fish in the North Georgia Mountains you are an Appalachian Trout Angler. We all love the great outdoors and the wonderful sport of trout fishing provided to us right here at home. Regardless […]

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