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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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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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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All I had with me was saltwater gear!

All I had with me was saltwater gear, but I couldn't resist making a few casts into the Upper Chattahoochee River above Helen while I was in north Georgia last week. That water was high, but crystal clear!! It was such a gorgeous day, if I didn't have previous plans, I would've head deeper into the National Forest and checked some of my old favorite spots!

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This requires...

This requires a near perfect cast, both in accuracy and presentation. This is why you practice for more than just distance.

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Good spot!

Good spot for a pipe break and to formulate a game plan! Study the water, rocks and cover. Mentally break the stream into unique zones. Fish each zone methodically. Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

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Probably just creek chubs

Wish I had more time here, I love exploring these beautiful places. Unfortunately, with the small window of time I had to fish, the trout were being very uncooperative. Got a few strikes, but nothing to hand. Probably just creek chubs anyway.

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Mind Your Back Cast!

One of life's simple pleasures! It was nice getting a fly stuck in the rhododendron again.

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Mauser Waterman 486

I am really looking forward to putting some bends in this Mauser Waterman 486 next week!

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Beautiful day for Blue Ridge Trout Fest!!

Could not have asked for a more beautiful day for the Blue Ridge Trout Fest!! It was a great time to catch up with old friends, make some new friends and hand out some Suburban Angler stickers!! Oddly enough, no one wanted an autograph!! Mark your calendar for next year, Trout Fest really is an excellent time!

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Days like this!

Looking forward to lots more days like this in 2018!!

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When it comes to flyfishing solo...

When it comes to flyfishing solo, I tend to be very risk averse. I've found lots of very productive looking holes on this trip, but I won't risk my neck to get at them. As much as we all love wild trout, they aren't worth it. Stay safe out there!

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North Georgia native Brook Trout

Throwing it back to catching little North Georgia native Brook Trout last month as I prepare to head out after them again next week!!

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Looks like a fishy spot, right?

Looks like a fishy spot, right?

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Shaken, not stirred!

Shaken, not stirred! --- I'm curious about dry fly floatant. What's your preferred method, style or brand?

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The fall color

The fall color was just beginning to show in the mountains last week!

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Tiny dry flies and bamboo fly rods

Tiny dry flies and bamboo fly rods sure are hard to beat!

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Pre Flight Checklist

I like to lay out and double check everything before hitting the water.

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Here's a beautiful rainbow trout!!

My apologies for such a horrendous photo of such a beautiful fish!! My camera was deep in my sling pack and I'm still learning how to use the GoPro! But, here's a beautiful rainbow trout from the small water of the Upper Chattahoochee River.
 

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Chasing trout with the 2 weight!!

Spent a fantastic morning in the mountains chasing trout with the 2 weight!!

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