Smokey's watching! Blue Ridge Trout Fest 2019

Smokey's watching! The US Forest Service, Chattahoochee National Forest and the Georgia Forestry Commision were on hand with lots of activity books and stickers for the children, along with a giant, inflatable Smokey Bear! I've been a fan of Smokey's all my life!

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Vibe Kayaks and Riverquivers at Blue Ridge Trout Fest 2019

It's a gorgeous day to buy a new Vibe Kayak or a Riverquiver!

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Unicoi Outfitters at Blue Ridge Trout Fest 2019

The folks from Unicoi Outfitters are here in Blue Ridge today selling a few hats and talking all things flyfishing in North Georgia! These are the folks to see for a guided shoal bass trip!

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Alpharetta Outfitters at Blue Ridge Trout Fest!!

Hanging out at the Alpharetta Outfitters booth at the Blue Ridge Trout Fest!! Stop by and see us!

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Western Rise on Kickstarter

I met Will and Kelly on my first trip to ICAST/IFTD. I've been very impressed with their designs ever since. I received an email from them today asking if I would help spread the word on a Kickstarter they're doing for a new shirt design. Check them out, their suggested post follows. .
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My friends at Western Rise just launched their Limitless Merino Wool Shirt on Kickstarter! It looks like an oxford, is more comfortable than a t-shirt, and outperforms your activewear. Save over 25% when you pre-order for a limited time. westernrise.com/kickstarter

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North GA Trout Stream

I could sure go for some of this today! Less than 3 weeks until Blue Ridge Trout Fest, hopefully I'll get a fix then!

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Made a quick stop at Bass Pro...

Made a quick stop at Bass Pro yesterday to find a travel bag for my fly tying gear. They had this bag, empty, for $12.99 and a 4-pack of boxes that fit inside for $14.99. All in, I came out about $10 cheaper than buying a smaller bag that already had the boxes in it! I'll keep you posted on how it holds up over time. Now to find the new vise and tools to fill it!

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Catching White Bass

Throwing it back this week to catching white bass in the suburbs with my buddy Steve Hudson. It's right about this time of year that they're running! My friends at Alpharetta Outfitters are hosting a White Bass Fly Tying Clinic Saturday morning, so make sure you get signed up for that!

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ICAST and IFTD 2019

I completed my registration this morning. I'll be attending both ICAST 2019 in Orlando and IFTD 2019 in Denver! With the shows separated now, I'll have the time to get even more live coverage from both. So, make sure you follow along! Thanks!!

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