North Carolina Trout Fishing License Change
As I went to renew my North Carolina license this November, I noticed there was no longer the $13 trout license charge so I contacted the North Carolina Wildlife Commission and here is their response. SVC_WRC.Licenses 9:12 AM (19 minutes ago) to me Thank you for your recent inquiry to North Carolina Wildlife in regards […]
FLY FISHING FESTIVAL POSTPONED TO 2020
Due to weather this has been postponed to 2020.
DH Stocking Nov. 1
I hope this email finds everyone well. It is that time of year when DNR and USFWS could use a little help to make the Delayed Harvest (DH) season start off with a bang. We are seeking volunteers for the Amicalola, Toccoa, and Smith Creek DH sections on November 1st. The goal of these volunteer […]
Frog Hollow Directions
Directions to Frog Hollow For those of you that need to enter an address into your GPS, use 900 Frog Hollow Rd., Dahlonega, GA 30533. Frog Hollow’s GPS coordinates are: N 34.57025 , W 83.87965 Directions from Dahlonega WalMart: Go north on Morrison Moore Parkway Turn right at Citgo on to Cavender Creek Rd. Go […]
Confidence Flies Make the Day
A few months back I posted another article on confidence flies and here Domenick Swentosky outlines some of the best flies ever created and definitely add confidence to anyone’s day on the water. For me as I grow and continue to learn, I’ve started dialing into about six to 10 confidence flies myself and I’m […]
Fly Tying Class Tuesday at Sr Center
Reminder that this Tuesday at the Sr. Center Mike Thornton will be teaching us how to tie the Double R Midge. Great fly for all occasions especially with cooler weather setting in.
Great Link Added to “Links and Stuff” on the Website – Midcurrent
For a great one-stop destination about everything fly fishing, hit the new link that’s been added to the website under https://goldrushtu.org/links-and-stuff/ to learn about this excellent resource. Enjoy!
NO FLY TYING CLASS SEPTEMBER
We will not have a fly tying class in September due to some scheduling conflicts.
Prepare for a “Polar Coaster” Winter
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, this 2019-2020 winter is going to be a real doozy! Predictions call for some major extremes. “Our extended forecast is calling for yet another freezing, frigid, and frosty winter for two-thirds of the country,” editor Peter Geiger said in a statement on the company’s website. https://www.farmersalmanac.com/extended-forecast This begs the question: […]
Dry Fly Fishing on Small Streams
Great article here on how to grid your approach to small mountain streams and approach those stealthy brook trout or trout in general. Enjoy this read by www.midcurrent.com. https://midcurrent.com/experts/dry-fly-fishing-on-small-streams/?utm_source=MidCurrent+Fly+Fishing+Email+Newsletter&utm_campaign=44597337c1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_08_07_19_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8efbf3b958-44597337c1-42951045&mc_cid=44597337c1&mc_eid=090146171f